Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia

art

i was asked to paint a picture (i am new to the world of art but i have some understanding of copyrights) to paint a picture of an elk in a calendar that he liked anyway i understand that i cannot do this unless i paint it to make it not look like the photo how can i do this i do not understand would a few extra rocks make it so that it would be okay

the animal is also breathing out with his breath visible and i would kind of like to do it since i cant go out a find an elk and say here please stay and let me paint you

anyway i need your help


Asked on 3/04/07, 3:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: art

As you correctly stated painting from a photograph or other picture gives rise to copywright concerns. Generally speaking the painting that you create must not--to the ordinary observer--look like the picture/photo that you are using. As this issue involves serious copywright concerns, I advise that you consult an attorney to represent you in this matter.

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Answered on 3/04/07, 10:00 am


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