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Quick Answer: Do I Still Own My Art When Submitting To Redbubble

Does Redbubble own your art? No! Redbubble is essentially licensing your artwork to sell on products and the license is non-exclusive. On their website, they state, “You keep the copyright in any content you submit or upload to the website.

Do I own the rights to my art on Redbubble?

When you create something original and upload it to Redbubble, you own your creation. That’s because your fan art is based on someone else’s intellectual property, which they own. So, you’d need their permission to do certain things, like selling it.

How does copyright work on Redbubble?

If you own a copyright, it generally means that only you can use your creation unless you give someone else permission. For example, no one else can: Copy your artwork. Modify it.

Do I own copyright of my fanart?

The key point to remember is this: Fan fiction and fan art are, usually, an infringement of the right of the copyright holder to prepare and license derivative works based on the original. This is almost without exception. There are many lines that a fan artist can cross and wind up in legal trouble.

What happens when you buy your own design on Redbubble?

When a customer makes a purchase, Redbubble will print the artwork onto the product and ship it to the customer (on demand). The designer will receive a royalty*, usually between 10%-30% of the purchase price (designers have a degree of control over their royalty margins).

How many pixels should Redbubble be?

We’d recommend uploading an image that is at least 9075 x 6201 pixels. This will cover the entire range of products offered on the Redbubble marketplace. You are welcome to offer a limited selection of products if you are unable to work with larger files. Check out the dimension requirements for all products here.

Can I use images from Google on Redbubble?

Generally, no. The Redbubble marketplace is a place to display and sell your original artwork. If you copy an image from anywhere (like a photo from the Internet or even graffiti from a city wall), and you don’t have permission from the owner of that image to use and sell it, please don’t upload it to your account.

Can I use stock images on Redbubble?

As long as you have the right to use and sell the image, and follow the attribution requirements or other terms of the license, it’s probably okay to integrate it into your own artwork and upload it to Redbubble as long as it otherwise complies with our Intellectual Property and Publicity Rights Policy, User Agreement,.

Can you sell other people’s art on Redbubble?

Yes, that would be copyright infringement. Redbubble mostly only sells art that is actually produced and uploaded directly by the content owners.

Is posting fan art illegal?

Quick answer: While it is generally illegal to sell fan art, it may be OK to publish your fan art as long as you don’t make money from it. Fan art, fan fiction, or any other creative work inspired by popular culture is a complex and controversial issue.

Can you get sued for making fan art?

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.

How can I legally sell my art?

In order to sell your artwork, you will need to provide a Bill of Sale. The Bill of Sale, or invoice, is one of your most important business documents. Artwork in physical form is considered personal property, and therefore a transfer of title will be necessary in the form of a Bill of Sale.

How much does an artist make on Redbubble?

In 2020, my lowest month on Redbubble was $126.16 and my highest month was $803.11. I am now usually making 1-5 sales a day, ranging from stickers to art prints to t-shirts and tapestries. The total amount I make varies greatly as the artist margin on each sale can range from $0.50 to sometimes $20.

How many designs can I put on Redbubble?

Redbubble was designed so you can showcase and sell your best work. With that in mind, you may upload up to 60 works per day to your Redbubble account. If you are operating multiple accounts, you must not upload more than 60 works per day across all of your accounts.

Can you order from yourself on Redbubble?

Absolutely. You’re more than welcome to sell your work anywhere that suits you. How can I buy my own products at the lowest possible price? Before checking out, make sure you are logged into your Artist account.

Are Redbubble t shirts good quality?

Most customers said that Redbubble’s fitted t-shirts come in beautiful colors and that the print quality was great. These shirts were also described as soft, comfortable, and durable. All my shirts from Redbubble truly have great quality. After repeated washings, they’re still soft and the colors haven’t faded.

What is the best format for Redbubble?

What Is The Best Format For Redbubble? We recommend you upload your images in PNG format because it allows for transparent backgrounds and it is a small file size, making it simple to upload. The uploader accepts both JPEG and PNG formats.

Can I sell Pexels images?

You can only sell Pexels photos or videos if you have edited, modified, or otherwise added value to the image. And you’re not allowed to sell or upload Pexels photos or videos on other stock photo or wallpaper platforms.

Can I use unsplash images on Redbubble?

Yes, you can use Unsplash photos as part of a product you sell.

Can you upload anything on Redbubble?

Our app currently does not offer the option of uploading designs and editing products, and only allows mobile browsing and shopping. An expansion of the functions of our app is definitely planned. We recommend checking out our blog, and following us on Facebook and Twitter so you don’t miss any important updates.

Can we use pixabay images on Redbubble?

The short answer is yes, stock photos when purchased with specific rights can be used for commercial purposes.

Is fanart on Redbubble legal?

Generally speaking, when you create something original and upload it to Redbubble, you own your creation. Fan art is a little different. When you submit your work to the fan art program, you are using someone else’s intellectual property, which they own, so you would need their permission to sell it on Redbubble.

Are Redbubble reviews fake?

Redbubble’s reviews are not fake. They are real user generated reviews that come from real customers who have purchased products from Redbubble. This also means that the same 338 reviews show up for that same T-shirt on every single user’s artwork on Redbubble.

Why was my artwork removed while other similar ones remain Redbubble?

It is Redbubble’s policy to remove allegedly infringing works in response to valid complaints under applicable law, but the content is only removed when it has been specifically identified as infringing in a legally valid takedown notice.