Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any advice for me. I recently hired an artist to re-do an illustration for me for my t-shirt company. He was paid a flat rate and it was agreed that all copyrights will be transferred to me once the project was complete.
However I noticed in the final artwork he put his signature on the illustration. I have never seen this done before. Does this mean he is using a underhanded tactic to claim ownership to the artwork in hopes I wouldn't notice it? I have checked his portfolio and I noticed his signature is not on other artwork he has completed for other t-shirt designs.
I always check these things because I remember working with an artist for hire many years ago. He was okay with the first design as I got the original illustration. However upon getting a second design done he started to act unprofessionally and wanted a cut in any future profits while I risk all the money on the venture. I explained to him that he was an artist for hire and copyrights are transferred to me once payment is complete. He then signed that artwork similar to the current situation. My gut feeling is something is not right and would like some feedback from you guys as I have paid this artist a good chunk of money. I do not want to be taken for a ride down the road.
Thank you.
However I noticed in the final artwork he put his signature on the illustration. I have never seen this done before. Does this mean he is using a underhanded tactic to claim ownership to the artwork in hopes I wouldn't notice it? I have checked his portfolio and I noticed his signature is not on other artwork he has completed for other t-shirt designs.
I always check these things because I remember working with an artist for hire many years ago. He was okay with the first design as I got the original illustration. However upon getting a second design done he started to act unprofessionally and wanted a cut in any future profits while I risk all the money on the venture. I explained to him that he was an artist for hire and copyrights are transferred to me once payment is complete. He then signed that artwork similar to the current situation. My gut feeling is something is not right and would like some feedback from you guys as I have paid this artist a good chunk of money. I do not want to be taken for a ride down the road.
Thank you.