What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
I like to paint images of old Hollywood actors/actresses in a very unique colorful style. I utilize old black and white photos I find online and make up the coloring myself. I would really like to make prints of these pieces because so many people like them, but I do not know the law in terms of utilizing "famous" icons of history. I heard you need to contact the estate of say, Marilyn Monroe and purchase a "right to use" or something of that nature? How does one go about this process? Is this true? I really want to go about doing this in the right way!
I like to paint images of old Hollywood actors/actresses in a very unique colorful style. I utilize old black and white photos I find online and make up the coloring myself. I would really like to make prints of these pieces because so many people like them, but I do not know the law in terms of utilizing "famous" icons of history. I heard you need to contact the estate of say, Marilyn Monroe and purchase a "right to use" or something of that nature? How does one go about this process? Is this true? I really want to go about doing this in the right way!