Is drawing fan art illegal?

Is drawing fan art illegal?

One-of-a-kind, original drawings and paintings are legal. Since everyone does it, copyright holders must not care. If I only sell fan art at conventions, and not online or in stores, it is okay. If I’m not making a profit from my fan art, it is legal to draw someone else’s characters.

Are fan characters legal?

“Fan character cannot be copyright because the character interacts with the official character or on the same world or setting. Original characters is your made up character and has their own story and you can claim them as your own.

Does fanart infringe copyright?

The key point to remember is this: Fan fiction and fan art are, usually, an infringement of the right of the copyright holder to prepare and license derivative works based on the original. This is almost without exception. There are many lines that a fan artist can cross and wind up in legal trouble.

Is it OK to draw fanart?

Fan art in general is fine. The idea of wanting to draw something from a movie, game, book, whatever you like is kinda fun. Just to give you an example, this is one of my fan art pieces.

Is redbubble fan art legal?

Generally speaking, when you create something original and upload it to Redbubble, you own your creation. Fan art is a little different. When you submit your work to the fan art program, you are using someone else’s intellectual property, which they own, so you would need their permission to sell it on Redbubble.

Is it better to sell art on Etsy or eBay?

Whether a seller prefers Etsy or eBay often depends on the price of the item they want to sell, how niche the product is and how quickly a seller wants to make sales. Selling on eBay is generally quicker than Etsy, however, it tends to be more costly due to higher selling fees.

Can I sell fanart on redbubble?

For the first time ever, you’ll be able to sell official fan art on Redbubble. We’re creating amazing opportunities for fan artists on Redbubble to connect with brands you love, create officially licensed work and gain more recognition for your creativity.

Can you sell fanart on Etsy?

Etsy won’t stop you from uploading fan art and make sales. However if you don’t have the license and your item is reported then it will be taken down and your shop may be shutdown too. If you are wondering why etsy doesn’t immediately remove fanart and other IP infringing listings, it’s due to Safe Harbor law.

Can I draw and sell Marvel characters?

Can I sell my drawings of a popular comic character? Technically, it is illegal for you to do so. But, if you do it small scale (personally sell to individuals you know, or meet), then the comic companies probably won’t even notice you.

Can I get sued for selling fan art?

Technically speaking, there’s nothing illegal in the US about making and selling fan art because copyright isn’t enforced criminally. Rather, copyright owners enforce their rights by suing infringers in federal civil court.

Can you draw Disney characters and sell them?

You cannot sell your drawings of Disney characters because, by doing so, you would be infringing on The Walt Disney Company’s copyrights and trademarks. These characters are their intellectual property. If you want to sell your Disney artwork, you have to secure a license from them.

Is it illegal to draw Mickey Mouse?

Disney’s characters are copyrighted. You can’t use a drawing of Mickey Mouse and sell it on a mug, unless you have authorized consent to distribute the image. Disney has a reputation for being ruthless about protecting its intellectual property (example stories of folks getting sued here and here).