Recoloring, cropping more than 25% of the central figure, combining with any other artist’s work or adding hateful or pornographic text is not okay to do with this artist art.
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Q. If I buy a print or original work can I reproduce it or use it in my own products?
A. No, the copyright and reproduction rights for Deborah’s art belong to Deborah at all times unless very specific contracts are signed. Modifying and reselling any of Deborah’s artwork or products in another form is illegal. When you buy a print or other illustrated product from us, you are buying only the item, not any reproduction rights for it. For more information about copyright laws, please visit http://www.copyright.gov/.
Q. Can I use one of your pictures on my website?
A. If you want to use one of Deborah’s pictures on your website, please follow these guidelines.
- It must be a non-profit site. Any usage of Deborah’s art on commercial sites must be approved by Deborah in writing and a contract signed.
- Save the image to your server, please do not link to the image to this site as it steals our bandwidth.
- Do not alter the image except for proportional resizing. Do not remove the copyright banner.
- When you put the image on your site, be sure that somewhere visible, on the same page as the image, is text saying "Artwork by Deborah Grieves www.cynnaliafantasyart.com " linking to Deborah’s website.
Q. Can I use your art for my avatar?
A. Please use avatars Deborah has created. You can find them on the Fun Stuff page. If you use Deborah’s art as your avatar, please credit her and provide a link back to her site. Please do not alter these avatars, or distribute them. They are for your personal use only.
Q. Can I make wallpapers of your art?
A. Again, please see the wallpapers Deborah has already made on the Fun Stuff page. Please do not alter these wallpapers, remove the copyright info, or distribute them. These wallpapers are for individual personal use only.
Q. Can I use your art to make tubes, sigs, etc.?
A. Deborah receives many e-mails from PSP groups asking permission to use her art in signature tags, tubes, e-mail stationary, etc. She appreciates the interest in her art and the commitment to artists�?copyrights these groups have shown, but due to the sheer volume of these e-mails, Deborah regrets she can no longer respond to individual requests.
If you would like to use Deborah’s art, please follow the guidelines below. If you or your group cannot abide by these guidelines, then please do not use her art.
Deborah’s art can be utilized for personal NON-PROFIT use only. Signature tags, tubes, e-mail stationary and websets are all allowed as long as the following is incorporated into the graphic:
© Deborah Grieves
www.cynnaliafantasyart.com
Please keep manipulations to a minimum. Proportional resizing, feathering, tasteful animations and background removal is okay. What is NOT okay: recoloring, cropping more than 25% of the central figure, combining with any other artist’s work or adding hateful or pornographic text.
If you have any questions that are not addressed by this FAQ, please feel free to e-mail Deborah at [email protected]. Thank you!
Q. I saw your art online uncredited. What should I do?
A. If you come across Deborah’s art uncredited online or on a suspicious product, please e-mail her directly at [email protected] and provide the URL. Thank you for keeping an eye out and letting us know!
Q. Can I get a tattoo of one of your paintings?
We are more than happy to allow people to get tattoos of Deborah’s art. We only ask that the tattoo artist not keep nor distribute the line art used to create your tattoo. If you get a tattoo using Deborah’s art, she would love to see it! Please e-mail pictures to [email protected] and we will post it in her tattoo gallery.
Q. Do you sell original artwork?
A. Yes, from time to time, Deborah offers some of her originals for sale. Please see her Originals Gallery for what is currently available.
Q. Do you sell wholesale?
A. Yes, wholesale prints and other products are available to retail stores. If you would like to purchase items for your store please visit Deborah’s gallery at
Q. Are any of your paintings available for licensing?
A. Most of Deborah’s paintings are available to license for greeting cards, mugs, stickers, t-shirts, cross-stitch patterns or other products. Please email [email protected] with any inquiries.
Q. Do you take commissions?
Deborah regrets that she is unable to take commissions at this time. She will notify interested parties when her time allows her to accept commissions again.
Q. Can I link to your site?
A. Of course! You are more than welcome to link to us. You can find different link banners at the bottom of the Links page.
If you have any questions not covered in this FAQ, please feel free to e-mail Deborah at [email protected].