Illustrator License Agreement
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- antimotion
Hey crew - looking for some advice on licensing illustrations.
For the past few months, I've been rocking out illustration content on a personal level.
Usually, I do this simply to stay fresh creatively. It also helps on a mental level in regard to what I can only describe as substantially empty client work.
Long story short, I've been posting here and there and for some unintended reason, it's now attracted a few potential clients - yippee!
But... I have never considered myself to be a working illustrator - that asset just came with the job as needed, just like any other skill to produce the best solution...
So...
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Wondering if there's a spot to DL either licensing contracts (I've seen for freelance work), but specific to illustration...2.
I would love to hear stories from the illustrators here about how they approach inquiries for work they've done folks may want to license or possible commissions.Positives / Negatives / Etc...
As always - looking forward to your indispensable collective knowledge ; )
BTW - I've posted a few in "latest work" thread, but if you want to check out more - here's a bunch on insta:
https://www.instagram.com/laserg…
- matski1
Like most things, there is no one size fits all approach here to license your work or commissions.
Do a google search for "Illustration license agreements" there are lots of free templates you can download or copy. Basically you'll need to read a few to get an idea of what's in them, and then you will need to tailor any license to a client.
Commissions work in a similar way regarding having a contract between you and the client. But make sure to include a clause to say YOU own the copyright of all works in perpetuity, unless they pay for the work(s) outright, and that you retain the license for any reproductions of the work(s) which incurs an additional fee.
Usually usage (pricing) of illustrations in print and online are different. So make sure you understand the different price points and inform the client. I had a client once who said they wanted some work to be used in print (only), a couple months later I see the work being used on their website, and running on digital ads. I had to send them a carefully worded email, explaining they had broken our contract, and that the usage or my work online incurs an additional fee which needed to be paid immediately, else legal action will be forthcoming. The client did pay up, but only after moaning a bit.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE CLIENTS SIGN YOUR CONTRACT FOR EVERY PROJECT!
- Gnash0
http://jessicahische.is/thinking…
she has a bit about licensing here. but it's all relevant to your questions
- antimotion0
Great read Gnash! Thanks
- monNom0
The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook has a whole bunch of sample contracts and documents, pricing tables, recommendations on how to price and license your work, etc. Well worth the ~$50
- Cool - yeah, I've seen this but never really took advantage - maybe now is the time - thanks for posting!antimotion