iStockphoto - Stock Illustration Training Manual

8.3 - Model Releases

All illustrations where an identifiable human face is present require a model release. There are no exceptions. This includes illustrations based on photography or sketches of people as well as drawing from a real-life model.

If the illustration is of a minor (a child under the age of 18), a model release must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

If the illustration is of the artist (a self portrait), a model release is still required.

A model release must be uploaded with each file. If you're uploading successive illustrations based on the same model, the model release should be uploaded with each submission.

A valid witness signature must appear on the model release. Generally, it should be someone other than the illustrations.

Note: iStock does not accept digitally created or digitally signed model releases (this includes using script fonts as signatures, e-signatures and scanning signatures and then pasting into the model release).

Click here to download iStock's standard Model Release form.