Why Crediting an Artist Doesn't Make Usage Legal: A Guide to Adobe Illustrator Legal Download

When it comes to using artwork, including illustrations created with Adobe Illustrator, many people assume that simply crediting the artist makes their usage legal. However, this assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

Crediting an artist might seem like a fair payment, but not every artist wants exposure for their work, or wants to be associated with certain brands, companies, etc. In fact, the creator is allowed to ask for a settlement for the damage done if you use their image or work without written permission.

The reality is that using an image or work you found online without the written permission of the creator is illegal. This means that you can't use it without permission. Only the creator/owner of the work is allowed to decide what his/her work is used for. Every citizen in a country that has signed the Berne Convention Agreement has to adhere to this law.

Once created, a work is automatically copyrighted, and the creator is not required to do anything more to assure this. This can be a photo, poem, novel, illustration, art, etc. But what is copyright? In short, copyright is a law that gives a creator ownership over anything they create.

It's not rocket science! So, let's dive into it deeper now!

Essentially every image you see online, whether it's a photo, an illustration, logo, drawing, etc., is protected by copyright. This means that both the creator and the user need to be aware of these laws.

Before getting into the nitty-gritty, let me explain in just one sentence what the rule (and law) is: You can not use an image you found on the internet without permission of the copyright owner.

There are two main reasons why it's essential to respect artists' rights and obtain permission before using their work. One reason is that the work of an artist is their livelihood, and needs to be respected in order for them to earn a living. The second reason is that it's good for people who use images from the internet to know what they're dealing with and that it can cost a lot of money if you don't use it correctly.

I'm writing this blog post because I've already written a post on what to do when your work gets used (stolen) without your permission last year, but as it still happens to me and other illustrators so many times, I think it's time to bring this topic up again and dive in a bit deeper.

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