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Care Bears Mural?
Soon I will be doing some murals for a family friend. She would like either a Care Bears or Winnie the Pooh mural. But since I don't know the copyrights laws very well, I don't think this is legal, since Im going to be paid to do them.
What should I do?
I figure I could either do some bears that look similiar to the Care Bears, but shouldn't offend the copyright for them. But I don't know if she will like this idea and her kids might not like it either.
My other idea is to not charge for that mural at all. Im going to be doing at least three murals total and the other ones doesn't include copyrighted material. Would that work instead?
Thank you for any help. Any advice will be appreciated.
Sorry about this. It is for a place of business. How much will this change my plans? Thank you all for your answers so far.
Answer:
I was a proff. mural and decorative artist for 30 years. The companies that own the copyrights to these things are not going to go in and inspect a private home. Yes, be aware of copyrights-ie;don't paint something copyrighted in a place of business, or a public place, but private kids rooms are fine. Get paid- your doing the work By the way -in Ca you don't need a contractors license just a business license for taxes-unless you consistantly cover the whole wall. Like faux finshing (then you'd need a painting contractors lic.) Always get a signed bid-one for you and the client. ALWAYS note that it will be an extra expense to do any unforseen prep or wall fixing etc. Get a deposit-you may not need to with this friend-and note on bid sheet that payment is due upon completion. As a sole proprietor you need to be covered for health but can use your private health insurance- if you have these things you can work with builders and designers- make up examples of your work to mail out for their "Vendor files". I've seen other artists copying copyrighted things on canvas as murals to sell on ebay-THAT is a huge no-no and I'm surprized Ebay hasn't caught it- but you are fine on this one.Have fun!
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Teddy bears are a part of every kid's childhood at some point or the other. Some have imaginary friends, while some love to talk to their teddy bears thinking they are real. Childhood is innocent and many people like to have this memory inked on their bodies in the form of tattoos. The best way to relive these childhood memories is to get teddy bear tattoos. Getting skulls and snakes are a very common tattoo design for both men and women, but trying something different with these teddy bear tattoos is a bold thing to do. It's commonly thought that girls are associated to teddy bears no matter how old they get, but guys too can get these tattoos made in whichever styles they would like. Take a look at some such cute as well as funky teddy bear tattoos in the following paragraphs.
Teddy Bear Tattoo Designs
Teddy bears are the cutest and the most cuddliest toys you can ever have and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are colored, while the others are simply brown and fuzzy. There are not many meanings attached to these tattoos since they are childish, but they can be great designs for a beginner. One of the best designs for teddy bear tattoos is to get a tattoo of your favorite teddy bear. If you have a picture of your toy or still have him, you can get him inked on to your body. Many teenage girls are huge fans of these tattoo designs as it looks trendy as well as stylish. You can accompany your tattoo with any other design you like to make it look more attractive and not just cute. Thus there are a few tattoo designs mentioned below just for you, so take a look. More on wrist tattoos and lower back tattoos.
Teddy Bear Tattoos with Stars
Teddy bears are often associated with bedtime, since kids sleep with them at nights. Thus to have a teddy bear sitting on the moon and clouds can make very cute teddy bear tattoos. Along with the moon and clouds, you can have nautical star tattoos just to give it a more grownup look and not a completely childish feeling. Sometimes teddy bears with small star tattoos to make it look like he is sitting on a shooting star, also make adorable tattoo designs. These are preferred by girls more than guys.
Teddy Bear Tattoos with Flowers
Flower tattoos are also a good idea to combine with these teddy bear designs since they too are often associated together. Winnie the Pooh is a great choice for teddy bear tattoos since he loves flowers and butterflies. A teddy bear holding a teddy bear with a tiny butterfly would definitely be used by girls who love this character. These designs too are mostly preferred by women as they are easy to draw and look very cute.
Bad Teddy Bear Tattoos
Though all of us know that teddy bears are innocence personified, there are some individuals who would like to change this understanding a little bit. These tattoos are not exactly bad to look at but the expression on the teddy bear's face is naughty or bad. Some even like to make it a little Gothic in nature by having designs life a broken or a dismantled teddy bear stitched all over. However the design can be, it is a completely personal choice on what kind of teddy bear tattoo you would like to have. These types of tattoos are often used by guys since they like it rough. Names and phrases also go well with these tattoo designs. More on Gothic tattoo designs.
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