Submitted Questions:
How do you tell if something is too derivative, or original enough?
How legal is the selling of fan-art at conventions/online? Could legal repercussions be made?
One Answer:
In order to decide whether something is too derivative, ask these questions:
Discuss with mentors, classmates and colleagues - get a fresh set of eyes, preferably with some knowledge of the industry.
Fan art is not legal. Check out this blog for more info: https://chrisoatley.com/fan-art/