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Cheryl_200935

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Nov 13^th, 2012, 8:04am

Hi all

I was wondering about photshop brushes, I kind of try and make my own which is sadly a failure on my end , but I have some wonderful brushes by others. I was going through Brusheezy reading about the artist, can I use the brushes that say commercial use? and Do I link the artist site? I don't want to infringe on anyone but I sure would love to use these brushes. I am still trying to improve on my brush making.

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Patricia_131413

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Re: brushes
Reply #1 - Nov 13^th, 2012, 8:31am

I posted about Deviant art the other day. here is a link to my page there
http://www.deviantart.com/Pattipix
if you check out my favorites - I think I have some tutorials on making brushes saved - if they aren't there you can search for them on the site - some awesome artists have made tutorials on all sorts of things - and there are brushes you can use there - most sites actually get them from DA artists -
Just make sure you are a member of DA (it's free) and you read each artists TOU - many of them do allow commercial use - some are selling brushes for very good prices, and then you can use them for sure -
Some say no way never ever - but if you ask they sometimes say yes!
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Patricia_131413 Full Member artist Posts: 135	Re: brushes Reply #2 - Nov 13^th, 2012, 8:33am oops my link was messed up - www.deviantart.com/PattiPix with deviant art you have to be sure to have it spelled and capitalized correctly!
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Doreen_137017

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Re: brushes
Reply #3 - Nov 13^th, 2012, 8:40am

Quote from Cheryl_200935 on Nov 13^th, 2012, 8:04am:

Hi all

I was wondering about photshop brushes, I kind of try and make my own which is sadly a failure on my end , but I have some wonderful brushes by others. I was going through Brusheezy reading about the artist, can I use the brushes that say commercial use? and Do I link the artist site? I don't want to infringe on anyone but I sure would love to use these brushes. I am still trying to improve on my brush making.

As long as you follow the artist's TOU, sure you can. Two things to note:

1) When you give credit, you should put that in your Artist Notes section and if credit is required by the brush designer, then you should give it on the imagery itself so that it stays with the image - though this must be tasteful and small.

2) You can not put a URL link in your Artist Notes or on the image - against GCU rules and it will get kicked back.

Here are two articles from our Artist Community Blog which offers some great tips on using CU/CU4CU and giving credit:

http://gcucommunity.com/2012/06/18/dash-of-inspiration-tou-terms-of-use/

http://gcucommunity.com/2012/01/30/dash-of-inspiration-credit-where-credit-is-du e/

http://gcucommunity.com/2012/06/25/dash-of-inspiration-finding-cu-elements/

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Cheryl_200935 GCU Newbies Posts: 23	Re: brushes Reply #4 - Nov 13^th, 2012, 3:41pm Thank you both so very much and yes I am a member of DeviantArt. http://imith88.deviantart.com/ Oh Patti the link still don't work.
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Patricia_131413 Full Member artist Posts: 135	Re: brushes Reply #5 - Nov 13^th, 2012, 5:11pm Oops HAd it backwards! http://pattipix.deviantart.com/
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Cheryl_200935 GCU Newbies Posts: 23	Re: brushes Reply #6 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 4:53am So when I give credit in my notes I should say ' Brushes by Hawksmont ' ?
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Doreen_137017

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Reply #7 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 8:01am

Quote from Cheryl_200935 on Nov 15^th, 2012, 4:53am:

So when I give credit in my notes I should say ' Brushes by Hawksmont ' ?

If the brush elements are a very important part of the design; such as a focal point then not only should you say something to the effect of "Elements courtesy of Hawksmont", but on the image itself (remember artist notes don't go with the printed card) in a small out of the way location, you should put something the same credit.

There are examples of what GCU will accept in the way of indiscreet credit on an image in the above Credit Where Credit is Due link.

Did that answer your question? Grin

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Patricia_131413

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Reply #8 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 8:56am

If the artist that made the brushes available, wants credit on the finished work - or if they are offering it free to be used - check their TOU - I have found most brush creators on DA especially just like to see how you use the brushes but they do not expect credit on everything created with them - That can go in the artists notes, and to the reviewers that you have permission with the link to their TOU (I am guessing that would be the best way for the reviewers to see your permissions)

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Cheryl_200935

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Re: brushes
Reply #9 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 12:06pm

ahh ok I read all the notes you gave Doreen it was very helpful. It did say something about not linking in the artist notes. Oo which kind of confused me. Also sometimes some artist have a brush with their name. Can I use that?

Just double dotting my i's and double crossing my t's because some artist don't have anything saying yea or nay or their DA is closed or no web site.

Their are some who have said no credit is necessary but I feel credit should be give where credit is due.

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Doreen_137017

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Reply #10 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 12:34pm

Quote from Cheryl_200935 on Nov 15^th, 2012, 12:06pm:

ahh ok I read all the notes you gave Doreen it was very helpful. It did say something about not linking in the artist notes. Oo which kind of confused me. Also sometimes some artist have a brush with their name. Can I use that?

Just double dotting my i's and double crossing my t's because some artist don't have anything saying yea or nay or their DA is closed or no web site.

Their are some who have said no credit is necessary but I feel credit should be give where credit is due.

You are on the right track Cheryl

The thing is that many artists who contribute goodies for designers have a great heart, but after years of having their kind contributions and simple TOU ignored, they change their requirements. So, for me, I feel giving credit ALL the time (unless I've purchased a CU/CU4CU license which usually excludes any necessity for credit) so that if in a few years my card is found by that artist after they've stopped offering their goods, the credit on the image is there and that will go a long way in protecting you, GCU and the artist.

Now ... if you find goodies where no TOU are given one way or the other, then you should go on the side of caution and not use them. I've seen many sites that put up another artist's presets, leaving out the ownership info. So, my word of advice is only use elements from artists/sites that have clear TOU and always give credit for free elements regardless of whether it's stated that you need to.

This has served me well for years and I use brushes, patterns, shapes, and pngs from hundreds of other fabulous designers.

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Cheryl_200935 GCU Newbies Posts: 23	Re: brushes Reply #11 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 1:44pm ty Doreen. I am going through my brushes and separating them and double checking the artist as well. Thank you again for all the help and information
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Doreen_137017 Gold Member artist Posts: 5328	Re: brushes Reply #12 - Nov 15^th, 2012, 3:46pm Quote from Cheryl_200935 on Nov 15^th, 2012, 1:44pm: ty Doreen. I am going through my brushes and separating them and double checking the artist as well. Thank you again for all the help and information You are very welcome Cheryl! Happy Creating!
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Cheryl_200935 GCU Newbies Posts: 23	Re: brushes Reply #13 - Nov 18^th, 2012, 8:07am When I note the brushes creator do I put it in Artist notes or Reviewer's notes.
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Patricia_131413

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Reply #14 - Nov 18^th, 2012, 8:41am

I think that depends on the creators TOU - if they state that you need to have credits with the art created then in the artists notes so that everyone can see their credit - if you do not have to credit them - but wish to notify the reviewers that you have permission to use the brushes per the creators TOU then put them in the reviewer section - with a link to the TOU if necessary.

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