So as I’ve mentioned before, a lot of my artwork has gotten around the internet. I think this is awesome as it’s a sign that my stuff is catching on and getting noticed. However it’s come to my attention that some people have been using my designs without my permission for profit, as was the case with Etsy user ThisGeeksCloset (real name Joshua Phillips). He was using my black and white stormtrooper design to screen print t-shirts and sell them for $20 each. Here’s the exchange we had:

me: Hi, this listing was brought to my attention as I am the one who originally designed it, and was not asked for permission nor was I credited for the design (Which I originally created in January 2008, dated here outsiderzero.deviantart.com/art/Stormtrooper-stencil-design-74278014). Please remove this item before I have to take further action.

him: Okay, I wasn’t aware that it was your’s since I found it image searching. And when I found it, it gave you no deserved credit. So sorry if I took it from you but maybe you should also go after the person that put it on there.

He took it down which was all well and good, but he couldn’t leave well enough alone.

Also I noticed you are using a Lucus (sic) owned image as your profile picture. And as I said, when I found said image, there was no wear mark giving you credit. Just to let you know.

Really guy? This is how you’re going to play it? (for the record, this is what I use for my Etsy profile picture ). The difference here is that A. I made it myself as opposed to stealing it from online somewhere, and B. I’m not selling using someone else’s work, time, and effort.

So the bottom line, don’t use my stuff for profit. If you would like to use it for personal use, email me at patking13(at)gmail.com, let me know what you’re going to make, and then provide pictures when you finish. Chances are I’ll say yes if it’s for personal use, and if you show what you’re doing.

It’s that time of year again! Austin Comic Con was a blast again this year, and it was way bigger than last year.

My favorite comics blog, Comics Alliance has a feature on my Imperial Saints! Go check it out!

I’ve been noticing in my stats that a large part of my traffic has been coming from Tumblr.com. Keep on reblogging and spread the PK art goodness!

This movie (and by extension this summer) can’t get here soon enough.

I just noticed that www.trendhunter.com just had a feature about my Imperial Saints, check it out!

The first major comic convention in Austin in a loooooooong time, and my first con since getting into comics a few years ago! I dressed up as Deadpool, and surprisingly was the only Deadpool at the show, so I ended up getting mobbed every few feet by people asking for pictures. I managed to snag a few myself though:

As I mentioned, my art is on display at Austin Books this month! I went by yesterday afternoon and took some pictures of the show, it looks fantastic! Come on out and see it in person!

My artwork is now on display at Austin Books!! My stuff is completely covering their back wall in the back issue room, and I’ll be posting pictures of the show soon, but be sure to go check it out in person!

My favorite comic shop, Austin Books, will be showing off my artwork for the month of October! So come out then and check out a bunch of my stuff, prints of which will be on sale!