Where can I find copyright free line images?  The kind of very simple
images you find in preschooler coloring books.  I am specifically
looking for images that I can use to convert to a design for face
painting.  Sounds strange, I know, but the simplest designs are the
best to use.  I am looking for line images that would make great
designs for face painting, i.e. butterfly, dinosaur, dalmation,
hearts, rainbows, lightening bolts, etc.

Hi Jonahd,

  I've gathered quite a list of all types of free clipart for you.



Free patterns, designs, coloring pages

http://www.kidscolorpages.com/simplepics.htm

http://www.connectedlines.com/patterns/craftpattn6.htm

http://thecountryshelf.com/lineart_free.htm

These are large, simple line art images, that can be reduced on a photo-copier
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/clip_art/animals/

http://www.abcteach.com/directory/clip_art/holidays/

http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/animals/farm_unit/shape_book_activitiescoloring_pages/

http://www.countryfriends.org/KWColorBook.html

http://www.kidscolorpages.com/shapes.htm

http://www.coloring.ws/lambs.htm

Many simple shapes here, on the flashcards
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/flashcards/a_to_z_flashcards/

http://search.kaboose.com/framed.php?LURL=http://www.coloring.ws/rainbow.htm&searchcriteria=coloring&SID=479E9DF6-D996-4B46-BA95-0A828B812E63&searchType=1&searchurl=&tab=

Registration is free, but must be done in order to get these cute and
simple shapes.
http://search.kaboose.com/framed.php?LURL=http://www.crayola.com/index.cfm&searchcriteria=coloring&SID=479E9DF6-D996-4B46-BA95-0A828B812E63&searchType=1&searchurl=&tab=

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/

http://www.coloring.ws/children1.htm

http://www.tlsbooks.com/funwithfruit.htm

http://www.janbrett.com/activities_pages_artwork.htm

http://www.theteachersguide.com/Edgraphicscolor.html

http://www.theteachersguide.com/edgraphicsbw.html

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,3388,00.asp

http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Clipart/Kids

http://www.freeclipart.nu/clipart3.htm

http://www.free-clip-art.com/members/content/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Animal_Clip_Art

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hills/3034/graphics79.html

http://school.discovery.com/clipart/category/art1.html

http://www.school-clip-art.com/rainbow_clipart.shtml

http://www.school-clip-art.com/dragon_clipart.shtml

http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/youth-services/images/winnerscircle/wc-sun.jpg
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/youth-services/archives/join-winners-circle/winners-clipart.html

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.imajlar.com/free_clipart/star_clipart/star_clipart.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.free-clipart-pictures.net/star_clipart.html&h=200&w=200&sz=4&tbnid=JoWaw5m0N1sJ:&tbnh=99&tbnw=99&hl=en&ei=S5TZQr-DCYfcJITJ4aQE&sig2=8k5gQyqesJQP8JHTWm4RLg&start=9&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstar%2Bclipart%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG

http://www.1stframe.com/clipart/ca_family_friends.htm

Numerous categories on this page:
http://www.designedtoat.com/animals.htm

http://www.thekidzpage.com/freekidsclipart/characters/index.htm



Hearts
http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/valentinecoloringpages.cfm


http://search.kaboose.com/framed.php?LURL=http://www.nationalgeographic.com/coloringbook/sea_lions.html&searchcriteria=coloring&SID=479E9DF6-D996-4B46-BA95-0A828B812E63&searchType=1&searchurl=&tab=


Dinosaurs
http://www.coloring.ws/dinosaur.htm

http://www.kidscolorpages.com/dinosaurpics.htm

Dogs
http://www.kidscolorpages.com/toondex5.htm


Additionally, these stencil books are rather inexpensive and may be of
interest to you.
http://store.doverpublications.com/0486270211.html


I hope this is the type of art you were seeking. If not, please
request an Answer Clarification and let me know how I can assist you
further, before rating.

Sincerely, Crabcakes

Search Terms
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Free children's clipart
kid's clipart
simle line art + kids
coloring pages
simple shapes clipart
stencils + kids

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Request for Answer Clarification by jonahd-ga on 17 Jul 2005 10:07 PDT

Thank you so much for this information.  Much of it is awesome,
although I should have been more clear in my initial request (shame on
me!)

My intention would be to use the royalty-free images or clipart in a
compilation as a reference for face painting designs.  So that would
mean that I would need absolute royalty-free, okay for commercial use
reprinting and distrbution, images.  Not easy to find, I know.

There was one in your list which fits the bill as described above.  I
have also written letters of request for reprint permission to several
more.

Hopefully this will help you define a little more what I'm looking
for.  Thanks so much for your help!  Google Answers is an awesome
service.
jonahd

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 17 Jul 2005 12:12 PDT

Thank you for your clarification. Yes, if you need to reprint, then
you do need permission. I'll certainly be glad to search around more
for you, and post as soon as possible. So, if I find royalty-free, but
there is a small fee for obtaining the images, that is OK?

Sincerely, Crabcakes

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Request for Answer Clarification by jonahd-ga on 17 Jul 2005 14:09 PDT

yes, don't make yourself crazy looking for a ton of them, one or two
is okay, and if there's a small fee to obtain the rights to the
images, that's certainly fine to.

Some I have found (even fee-based clipart memberships) will offer
rights to use the images 'royalty free' in certain commercial
applications, but they won't allow usage for applications that
including reselling or redistribution.  That is the category I'm
falling under as the information is part of a bigger project that will
be redistributed.

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 17 Jul 2005 18:26 PDT

Jonahd,  

 Thank you for your clarification. You worded your question correctly,
I simply misunderstood. Here are some links for you, but finding
public domain images with the shapes you want is difficult. Most
"free", royalty free clipart found on  line is free for use, but not
for resale.

Public domain images are your best bet. Public domain images are free
for use, copyright free and royalty free.
http://www.unc.edu/~unclng/public-d.htm


This link has numerous copyright free books for sale. If you live near
a Barnes and Noble or Borders bookstore, you can see these books. The
bookstore won't have the variety this site has, but you might find
what you want in the store. I have used a few of these books myself!
(You'll need to scan the work into your PC)
http://www.doverinformation.com/Art/PictorialArchive/index.html?dnp=t


This page has a cat and horse
http://webclipart.about.com/library/May/blsilh4.htm
This page has hearts. Each page has links to other graphics.
http://webclipart.about.com/library/May/blsilh17.htm
Write for permission to reprint:
http://webclipart.about.com/library/May/blsilh4.htm#Terms

This may be helpful
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/clipart.html

I would suggest checking with your local library for books with public
domain grahics, that  you could scan.  Another option would be to hire
an artist, such as a local high school student, to draw the images you
need. (You may want to draw up a contract giving you permission to
print her/his images).

I'm sorry I was unable to locate any more, even after an extensive
search. I will be glad to ask the editors to remove my answer so
another researcher could try and locate more for you.

Regards, Crabcakes

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Request for Answer Clarification by jonahd-ga on 17 Jul 2005 19:42 PDT

No, you're information is fabulous.  Not only have you given me plenty
of sites to request permission for reprinting, but you've offered up
some great alternatives.  Thank you so much!

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 17 Jul 2005 21:06 PDT

Thank you Jonahd, for the nice comments and the tip. You have been a
pleasure to work with.

Sincerely, Crabcakes

This researcher did exactly what my original question asked.  The
information was wonderful and quick to be issued.  After clarification
of exactly what I needed, the researcher went back and worked on more
specific information.  Not only did I receive the original list of
sites relative to my question, the researcher offered suggestions that
were way above and beyond the scope of the project.  Great job!

I found a fantastic site with line art but don't think it is
royalty-free so check.  The art is amazing and has so many different
topics which just may help you out. The url is either www.stockart.com
or www.stock-art.com I'm not perfectly sure.

Roger