Re: looking for - serial comma cartoon, in public domain

[Michael McCallister <workingwriter -at- gmail -dot- com>]

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On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 11:29 AM, Gregory P Sweet
<gps03 -at- health -dot- state -dot- ny -dot- us>wrote:

> <snip>
> > I’d like to include a cartoon, but I’m artistically challenged, and
> > so am looking for one online that is in the public domain or
> > otherwise legal to use without violating any copyright.
> </snip>
>
> Many more artists are willing to work in a royalty free capacity than in
> the public doamin so change your search slightly and look for royalty free
> instead of public domain. You can often get pics very cheap ($2-3 for preso
> size images) and they are typically legal to use in any for-profit venture.
> Check the license carefully though as some place limis on number of copies,
> amount of profit, etc..  Even if you don't find specifically the cartoon
> you want, you most likely will be able to find images to create the visual
> you want very quickly. Most services will permit you to download comps so
> you can see if the visual will work before you purchase. I've had great
> luck with 123RF in the past.
>
> If that doesn't work, search for a meme/ecard generator to create the
> cartoon you want. Stuff like http://www.hetemeel.com/einsteinform.php can
> let you come up with creative stuff very quickly.
>
> Cheers!
>
> -Greg
>
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