scott r currens
EF3
If an agreement isn't in place between the photographer and the painter then the painting is clearly a copyright violation.
Tornado Paintings
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Danny Neal
EF5
I would agree, however, what happens if they make alterations to it? Say take out a tree, or insert a lightning bolt, or put their own spin on it?
Jayson Prentice
EF5
US Copyright law doesn't have any specifics on if you change something from an original and how much you have to change before it is considered 'new' work. In a sense, anytime you use a photo to make something like artwork and it is taken from a photograph in which you do not have permission then it is a copyright violation. There is a lot of people who think that if you change something, like adding in lightning, or taking out a tree, etc. that you've changed it enough for it to not be a copyright violation. Truth is, it still could be judged as a violation...
Beings there is no specifics on how much you have to change, there is only general rules as to how much you can take from an original. From what I've read thus far it seems like you should only take 10-20% from an original, otherwise it could be deemed a copyright violation. So in other words, this guy if it was proven to be inspired by H's photos, is likely easily within copyright violation... But, like most copyright violations, they are hardly ever worth taking it up in court unless it is somebody with some major money.
Beings there is no specifics on how much you have to change, there is only general rules as to how much you can take from an original. From what I've read thus far it seems like you should only take 10-20% from an original, otherwise it could be deemed a copyright violation. So in other words, this guy if it was proven to be inspired by H's photos, is likely easily within copyright violation... But, like most copyright violations, they are hardly ever worth taking it up in court unless it is somebody with some major money.
Stephen Locke
EF3
oblivious, unconcerned
Picher, OK. I bought some corn from this guy on the roadside.
I could not take my eyes off this cloud above his head.
He could not care less.
Picher, OK. I bought some corn from this guy on the roadside.
I could not take my eyes off this cloud above his head.
He could not care less.
Greg Blumberg
EF4
This is actually a great idea. I have a close friend who is a painter and I'm thinking of asking her if she could do a painting from one of my photos. After looking at how H's painting came out, I'm really interested to see how other ones will.
Paul Hadfield
EF3
The other week I was going through a stack of older drawings when I came across this one done in 2004. No reference was used, I was simply wanting to add a waterspout to the list of things i've drawn.
Per the copyright discussion, a place one can go for free reference material that I know of is the NOAA Photo Library. I've used it in the past and is sufficient.
Per the copyright discussion, a place one can go for free reference material that I know of is the NOAA Photo Library. I've used it in the past and is sufficient.
Marc Austin
EF4
The other week I was going through a stack of older drawings when I came across this one done in 2004. No reference was used, I was simply wanting to add a waterspout to the list of things i've drawn.
Per the copyright discussion, a place one can go for free reference material that I know of is the NOAA Photo Library. I've used it in the past and is sufficient.
That's a great drawing Paul! I used to draw tornadoes when i was bored in class during high school and my first years of college. I don't do it that much anymore. My friend asked me to draw a tornado in his yearbook when we graduated high school and had me sign the bottom.
While real photographs of tornadoes and supercells are amazing, I find that the artistic expression of those same events is interesting. If the painting is too much like the photo, I don't see the point, but most artists have their own styles that come out in the artwork. For instance, most of John's paintings feature a person or people in the foreground. I don't think those people would stand just yards in front of a mile wide twister under normal circumstances. Maybe he was trying to give the painting more depth or simply a scale to show the size of the tornado. I don't think it would be right to sell a painting that was inspired by someone's photograph, but it's interesting to see the "spin" different artists put on their work.
Adam Childers
Those are some REALLY nice paintings. Especially the ones from 2003 thru 2007. They don't contain people who are completely oblivious to/looking away from the tornado. LOL Not to realistic on that note
http://www.amymarx.com/index.htm
Here is another one. She has always been really good about getting licenses from me before converting photos over to a painting. H has some stuff on here also.
Here is another one. She has always been really good about getting licenses from me before converting photos over to a painting. H has some stuff on here also.
Greg McLaughlin
EF5
Chase Highlight Piece
I've seen some really awesome artwork from this thread. I have a question for those of you who enjoy weather artwork. Would any of you be interested in having pieces made from your highlight chases...say a matted and framed collection of radar, satellite, weather maps, tornado pics from one of your favorite chases. Each picture or map would be uniquely drawn or painted and put together as one piece. Obviously it would come with a price tag, but nothing beyond reason. If you are interested or have some ideas shoot me a message.
I've seen some really awesome artwork from this thread. I have a question for those of you who enjoy weather artwork. Would any of you be interested in having pieces made from your highlight chases...say a matted and framed collection of radar, satellite, weather maps, tornado pics from one of your favorite chases. Each picture or map would be uniquely drawn or painted and put together as one piece. Obviously it would come with a price tag, but nothing beyond reason. If you are interested or have some ideas shoot me a message.
Marc Austin
EF4
This is an interesting proposal. Sounds pretty cool. I definitely have some unforgettable chases and it would be cool to have some more personalized artwork that comes from an actual chase. Great idea!
Greg McLaughlin
EF5
I am currently working on a piece from May 24th. I will upload the images once they are done to give you an idea of what to expect.
Paul Hadfield
EF3
When you mention about drawing maps and such, you reminded me of a piece I drew back in 2003 but never really did anything with. I was looking at a TWC radar image of some supercell and it struck me as having the appearance of an eyeball so I decided to play around with idea in cp and ink.
Doppler Radar
Sarah Austin
EF1
Those paintings are really good! I really like the one of the farmer. His body language seems to have a helpless feel to it, which is what I would be feeling if it were my farm.
That would be so cool! I definately have some pretty storms and interesting tornado shots that would be great artwork. And I would know the story behind it all, like where it took place, who it affected, ect. Good idea.
That would be so cool! I definately have some pretty storms and interesting tornado shots that would be great artwork. And I would know the story behind it all, like where it took place, who it affected, ect. Good idea.
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