No you cannot paint, offer for sale, sell, or otherwise tinker with a Disney character, at least it is illegal without an express license from the Walt Disney company.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=TL7wpOtoZ0Y
In this post
Can I use Disney characters in my art?
Permission to Use Disney Characters
In order to use the characters legally, you must request permission from Disney Enterprises. Multiple corporate entities of Disney own many of the intellectual property rights of Disney characters.
Can you draw characters and sell them?
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 sell fanart of Disney characters?
The answer is, if you are creating fan art whether for profit or not, any copyrighted character or use of trademark in a description or title without prior written consent from the copyright owner, then selling fan art is illegal but making fan art is not illegal.
Can I sell a drawing of a movie character?
Unless the copyright owner gives specific permission, derivative art derived from copyrighted characters cannot be sold.
How can I sell Disney Crafts legally?
Copyright and trademark law says that you can’t make Disney items without a license. However, buying items, then reselling them is legal under the first-sale doctrine – you don’t need anyone’s permission.
Which Disney characters are copyright free?
Rapunzel, Snow White, and Cinderella.
They are now in the public domain and can be used freely. Of course, you can’t use the Disney’s retelling of the stories. If you are curious, the Brothers Grimm are also responsible for recording many other stories.
Is selling fanart on Etsy illegal?
As a general rule, fan art is illegal to sell on Etsy or anywhere else if the seller doesn’t have the proper legal permission from the copyright and trademark.
How much do you have to change artwork to avoid copyright?
Accordingly, you cannot claim copyright to another’s work, no matter how much you change it, unless you have the owner’s consent. See Circular 14, Copyright Registration for Derivative Works and Compilations.
Can I draw Spiderman and sell it?
The Superman and Spiderman characters are protected by both copyright and trademark law. So the initial answer is, no, you may not sell a product [your painting] that displays either character…
Does Disney sue for copyright infringement?
Netflix, Disney Sue Streaming Sites for Copyright Infringement.
Can I paint a cartoon character and sell it?
No, you may not. The cartoon character is copyrighted and/or trademarked. any depiction is a violation of the owners rights. A painting may be considered a derivative work and as such still infringing if not licensed by the owner.
Are Disney silhouettes copyrighted?
The simple answer is no. If the silhouette is clearly recognizable as a copyrighted character (ie: Snow White) and you are exploiting it commercially, it is likely an infringement. And Disney would likely not hesitate in sending you a cease-and-desist…
Is it legal to sell fanart?
While it is legal to create fan art, distributing and selling it is illegal (copyright infringement) and may invoke copyright lawsuits. While most creators will not go after every fan art creator with a lawsuit, it is important to know you’re breaking the law by selling an idea that isn’t original.
Can I sell art inspired from movies?
The basic law is that whoever holds the copyright to a certain thing has the sole right to make and sell “derivative works” , including sequels, based on the original concept. Even characters in a book or plot elements can have copyright protection.
How do I sell my art to Disney?
For more information on how to commission one of our artists to paint something especially for you, call 800-736-0001 then select Option 2 to be connected to one of our Art Sales Representatives. Please note that all commission requests are subject to approval by Disney.
Can I sell Disney art on Etsy?
Can I sell Disney art on Etsy? You cannot sell Disney art on Etsy. Disney is the copyright owner / copyright holder for all Disney images, logos, names, etc.
Can I use Disney images on my products?
To sum it up, all intellectual property rights on the brands, characters, titles, and other properties of Disney are owned by the Walt Disney Company and its affiliates and cannot be used.
What characters are not copyrighted?
Best Public Domain Characters
- Robin Hood.
- Zorro.
- Dracula.
- Sherlock Holmes.
- John Carter.
- Frankenstein’s Monster.
- Scarecrow.
- Dorothy Gale.
What Disney cartoons are public domain?
Public domain cartoons
- Mickey’s Surprise Party.
- The Cookie Carnival.
- Susie the Little Blue Coupe.
- Trolley Troubles.
Will Disney characters ever be public domain?
Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain in the year 2024, almost 95 years after his creation on 1 October 1928 – the length of time after which the copyright on an anonymous or pseudo-anonymous body of artistic work expires.