Making Your Artwork

Understanding Copyright

When someone creates something, they have ownership of it. It could be a book, a photograph, music, or artwork. Understanding the laws that protect these creative works may require a law degree, but you can steer clear of the mess by never involving another person’s work in your creations.

However, if you really need help there are some ways to avoid getting into trouble.

Pay For It

You can pay that person a fee or a royalty to use their work.

Find it Free

For those of us, who aren’t bankrolled by billionaires, we’ve got to find safe and free resources.

Picture Resources

Here’s a few great sites for great photography:

• Pixabay
• Unsplash
• Pexels

Always double-check the licenses of the images before you proceed.

Audio Files

• Free Music Archive FMA also has a great section detailing what kind of licenses to watch out for and how to use them appropriately: license guide. A lot they outline applies to photography as well.
• YouTube Audio Library