FREE and LEGAL Children's Illustrations & Text - Artist Resource for Print on Demand or Publishing

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  • Many old children's books are actually in the public domain. Yes it's true - books like the Wizard of Oz, the Three Little Pigs and many fairy tale books are public domain - which means that you can use the text and the images from these books for any art project (including commercial projects like print on demand, Redbubble, Teepublic, publishing an ebook, creating high-end art prints, etc).
    I include a quick walkthrough on how you can find public domain properties that come into copyright-free status on January 1st of each year as well.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:42 Children's Books - Overview
    03:35 Wizard of Oz
    05:50 Public Domain
    08:40 Baseball ABC
    Links:
    www.loc.gov/free-to-use/
    www.loc.gov/free-to-use/class...
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  • @MikeConwayOfficial
    @MikeConwayOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Yes, if you're going to use "The Wizard of Oz," remember that the lady Dorothy meets is not Glinda, although she appears toward the end of the book, and the shoes Dorothy ends up wearing are Silver, not Ruby. Also, L. Frank Baum wrote 13 books to "Wizard" and built an incredible world to draw inspiration from. Seriously, look this dude up. He was incredibly prolific and had a heck of an imagination, and literally everything he wrote is public domain.

  • @annapowell3123
    @annapowell3123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't pull the dog by the ear!!😂😂🤣 well I'm not kidding when I say that since I started this, I haven't yet been this excited! LOVE THIS STUFF!! THANK YOU BUNCHES!!!😅❤❤❤❤❤ I can now move forward with school related projects!

  • @oldproji
    @oldproji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have used images from the LOC use and reuse sets and have modified them to suit my need. It's a shame to let these beautiful images gather dust in some dark and dingy dungeon of the LOC when they can be reused and published again for new generations to enjoy. I'm all for it.

  • @Karen.c.h
    @Karen.c.h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the LOC. I actually wasn’t aware there were free cloning tools you could use to clean up an image

  • @brekkered
    @brekkered ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much! Your channel is a literal gold mine. So glad to have found it!

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the feedback, thank you for taking the time!

  • @innalabutova
    @innalabutova 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Priceless information!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @julie5786
    @julie5786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another awesome video, thank you for sharing. Btw, I loved how upset you got about the dogs' ears being pulled, that was so sweet. :)

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the feedback, much appreciated Julie! - Zen

  • @surinfarmwest6645
    @surinfarmwest6645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I get to watch these in the evening, they are so interesting from a historical point I seem to forget what time it is .... never mind. Thank you for sharing, I shall be having a read.

  • @ChaoticMom88
    @ChaoticMom88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME! Heck, I’ve been searching for out-of-copyright books for YEARS, scanning them in myself. This will save me so much time! Wow! I mean, I’ll still probably keep looking for books and scan them in when I have the downtime, of course, too. ;)

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are so many great books! I love scanning in too, I am glad I am not the only scanner person!! That is awesome!

  • @roseberr1es
    @roseberr1es 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was looking for free illustrations, this is extremely useful, thank you so much! 🦋 And I really like your unique and funny presentation ✨

  • @shanti5718
    @shanti5718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is such good information! I didn't know this, so I love the depth of your explanation 👍🏽 Glad I found your channel, looks great! 🍀

  • @lynnebizlyne436
    @lynnebizlyne436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Amazing find. Thank you so much for the content you share. It is invaluable ❤❤

  • @hansbonnevier5022
    @hansbonnevier5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again Stax! Nice examples. Greetings!

  • @anitamitchell6434
    @anitamitchell6434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gave me a bunch of ideas! Thank you!

  • @kimberlysiddons
    @kimberlysiddons 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just stumbled across your channel-new subbie! This is a very informative video and I am so happy to have found it. I hand make journals for baby showers, wedding showers, etc. and these books will be magnificent for my book decor! Since I don’t sell the journals, it’s just as well. I appreciate your clear and easy to follow video. I’m going to look at some others.

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing! Welcome aboard!

  • @kalanuarte683
    @kalanuarte683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos and tips are really helpful and enlightening. Thank you for making these. Greatly appreciated.

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it! - Zen & Stax

  • @gnothiseauton8684
    @gnothiseauton8684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic- thank you AGAIN
    Xx

  • @sexysensation
    @sexysensation 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clear and well presented, Thank you.

  • @AdrielKnowling
    @AdrielKnowling 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! - thank you so much

  • @dianebonneau2350
    @dianebonneau2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing and so encouraging ❄️❄️

  • @colemyst
    @colemyst ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this is really a great source.

  • @albieberk5768
    @albieberk5768 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your video and the information you provided.

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the feedback, thank you!!

  • @robertmcmahon823
    @robertmcmahon823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant thanks for the info I had never ever thought of …

  • @mariaetheridge8343
    @mariaetheridge8343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! WOW! WOW! Thank you!

  • @konstantinosserres3598
    @konstantinosserres3598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great research! Thnx!

  • @zaferarslan256
    @zaferarslan256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great chanel,I love it.I will start to follow you,thanks

  • @TheDmf1979
    @TheDmf1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this ☺️

  • @torpoint100
    @torpoint100 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    only just found this thank you its a wealth of insperation Barrie

  • @sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681
    @sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome information, I actually have that Wizard of Oz book and was wondering if I can use any of the illustrations. Thanks, can't wait till 1/1/22.

  • @hka1625
    @hka1625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, amazing as usual

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @FanVidder72
    @FanVidder72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. LOC is a huge rabbit hole of a resource.

  • @spudspuddy
    @spudspuddy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as of aug 2022 bambi and winnie the pooh are now in the public domain, in case you want to do any of them

  • @joanpringle-canning2834
    @joanpringle-canning2834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information, something I never knew were to locate and will be doing some searching for my watercolour paintings. Many thanks

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joan, thanks for your kind words! - Stax

  • @quirkychris2933
    @quirkychris2933 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Can you link which of your videos best describes how to digitally enhance and clean up old images? I’m struggling to find exactly how to do that. Thanks so much for everything you do on both your channels. 🥰

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Here is a video I did on cleaning up old posters. I am using Photoshop but the ideas/techniques are the same for any graphic design software. I hope that helps!

    • @quirkychris2933
      @quirkychris2933 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftystax thank you! Is there a link I missed?

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sorry! My clipboard failed me - here is the link! th-cam.com/video/PiySS_6E0DY/w-d-xo.html

  • @runetsmith1208
    @runetsmith1208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Thank you for your informational video. would I be able to take these illustrations and make coloring pages to sell?

  • @irisheyes3639
    @irisheyes3639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these resources.
    On this one, I found no download button, and wonder if you will share how to download one of these books?

    • @55Ramius
      @55Ramius 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In case nobody told you yet, when you find an image you want, right-click it and "save as is" : )

  • @joehanfreakz7270
    @joehanfreakz7270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    have you ever sell this type of image on the pod site?? a good video btw

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes I've done some (not a ton) on print on demand sites "as is" but I've sold a lot of custom signs and pillowcases, pajamas, welcome signs, and children's stuff. Tin Man and Scarecrow are super popular!

  • @dkstudioart
    @dkstudioart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One note, just because the book is in the public domain doesn't mean RB won't take it down. I had an illustration from a book of Cinderella that pre-dates Disney's movie by decades and RB still took it down. RB's robot has become rather overreaching the last year or so.

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree - I've been battling the RB robot for weeks now and proving the underlying image is public domain (and I change it!) - so annoying.

    • @civilekakozugyekrol
      @civilekakozugyekrol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@craftystax what do you mean by RB? redbubble?

  • @taniayager3361
    @taniayager3361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never used any public domain pics before. Just wondering how you download eg wizard of OZ? I don't see any download buttons anywhere or is that hidden somewhere?

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there - yes just right click and "Save As" - it depends on the browser but like Mozilla or Google Chrome it's just right click - hope that helps!

  • @junkjournalsvideos1649
    @junkjournalsvideos1649 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are beautiful images but their dpi are all 72. I can't use them. Or am I just dense?

  • @GlobetrotterGranny
    @GlobetrotterGranny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you download the books?

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can right-click the picture and save each page as an individual image.

  • @equiliser
    @equiliser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    how you find this stuff is beyond me...your search history must be strange.

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣 That is very true!
      Zen finds all these amazing things! Meanwhile, I am looking up “shark week” - Stax

  • @JohannesJunkJournalLife
    @JohannesJunkJournalLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about selling digitals?

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes these are public domain (so there are no copyright restrictions, you can use them however you wish)-and I personally think that making high-resolution PNG and/or SVG files from these illustrations is an awesome idea.

  • @hka1625
    @hka1625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1st comment

  • @BBPLLC1
    @BBPLLC1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    But even so, the person who used the drawing will become the owner of the design inside the platform he uses. It will notify anyone else who has used it.

  • @quandovoceleroscomentarios8808
    @quandovoceleroscomentarios8808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you copy it 100% and in a kdp format?

    • @craftystax
      @craftystax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey there - you could copy it but Amazon KDP probably would not accept it (because the book is already available as a public domain book). I would recommend changing it in some meaningful way to make it unique and then you would have a better chance of getting it published.