Artwork Ownership & Rights

All artwork, images, and graphics are the sole property of Kristy-Lea Westgeest. As the artist and creator of the work, whether sold as an original, reproduction or commissioned piece, I Kristy-Lea Westgeest retain all rights to the artwork.    

Copying or reproducing artwork created by Kristy-Lea Westgeest (as seen on kristyleawestgeest.com, or elsewhere) is strictly prohibited without written permission from the artist.  

  • Kristy-Lea Westgeest retains all rights to all artwork until it is purchased by a private or public collector, at which point the collector only receives the right to display the artwork in their home or business.  

  • Kristy-Lea Westgeest retains all rights to the image of all artwork, including the rights to the image of sold & commissioned original paintings.   

  • EKristy-Lea Westgeest retains the right to make REPRODUCTIONS OF ANY AND ALL ARTWORK CREATED BY Kristy-Lea Westgeest UNLESS THE COLLECTOR HAS PURCHASED THE FULL OR PARTIAL RIGHTS TO THE ARTWORK in addition to purchasing the original painting.

  • If you own an original painting and want to discuss purchasing further rights, displaying the work in a public space, or nullifying my right to reproduce, please get in touch with kristylea@kristyleawestgeest.com for further information.

    No purchaser will retain the rights to any piece unless they have purchased the full or partial rights (contact me for details).    

    This means I will retain the following rights unless a collector has purchased the full or partial rights to any artwork I have created.  

    -I retain the right to make reproductions
    -I retain the right to all profits from my images
    -I retain the right to sell similar artwork
    -I retain all copyright and ownership

    The collector or purchaser may not reproduce the artwork in ANY way without written permission.  


    Collectors of reproductions have the right to display the artwork in their home or business, but retain no other rights to the artwork. 

    If artwork I have created ends up being reproduced in print forms such as a magazine or other media. I ask that payment and credit be given to me, as the artist.  Any image of the interior which includes the artwork in a 3rd party publication (such as social media, magazine, or book) must come with attribution (artwork title, artists name).


    When you purchase an original painting, print or commissioned piece, you, the collector or purchaser, have the right to display the artwork in your home or business however the artwork may NOT be resold or reproduced without my written permission.    

    You are agreeing to these terms of ownership and rights when you purchase an original, reproduction or commissioned piece. This page will have the updated ownership and rights information updated as required.  

UPDATED: June 2025