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I am an artist. If I paint pictures of celebrities do I need a release from them if I intend to sell my artwork?


Asked on 1/29/09, 1:26 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

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Yes. Recommend you paint pictures that aren't recognizable as a specific individual. Think Salvador Dali.

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Answered on 1/29/09, 2:03 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

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Yes. That's why the market isn't already saturated with such paintings.

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Answered on 1/29/09, 2:19 pm


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