Understanding Copyright in Illustrations: A Case Study of a Messy-Haired Glasses Student

Understanding Copyright in Illustrations: A Case Study of a Messy-Haired Glasses Student

Question from a reader:
Could this illustration potentially infringe on copyright? I intended to draw just a student with messy hair and glasses.

Questions about Copyright: Is the Illustration Okay?

In response to a reader’s question, I would like to discuss copyright. Specifically, let’s consider your illustration of a “student with messy hair and glasses” from a copyright perspective. Copyright is a