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All FilesAll FilesDerivative illustrations are images that have been based on photographs, scans, clipart, 3D renders, graphics found on the Internet, sketches, etc. If you could not have created your illustration without referring to another image, your final file would likely be considered a derivative work of art.
You are welcome to use your own imagery as a base for your submissions, however uploading illustrations derived from someone else's photography or artwork is strictly prohibited and a violation of the iStock membership agreement. You may not use any image you did not create as reference for your illustrations, regardless of whether the reference is a sketch, 3D render, photograph, image found on the Internet, or a scan from a book or magazine.
When uploading illustrations derived from your own source image, it is important that you include your reference file for the inspection team to investigate. Your reference material can be uploaded as an RGB JPEG file using the ‘model/property release’ field and will not be available to downloaders. If your image appears to be a derivative artwork and you have not included your reference material for investigation, your file will be declined.
Continued uploading of illustrations derived from imagery you don't own the copyright to will result in the closure of your account.
Examples of illustrations derived from photographs*
Examples of illustrations derived from sketches
* Please note a model release is required for any illustration containing a recognizable face.