Frequently-Asked Questions

Where/when/how will you be selling [insert print here]?
I always sell AP (artist proof) prints on this site via the Shop tab. I typically sell editions as soon as I am able, which means shortly after they are delivered to me. I do not control this, but I always send a newsletter out and post on my socials about new releases so people know when something new is dropping in the shop. Best way to stay on top of this is to join the mailing list on this website or follow me on your social of choice. Thanks!

Any advice on how to buy a popular print that’s likely to sell out quickly?
Join the mailing list (sign-up links are at the bottom of every page on this website), create an account so you can save your payment info (third item on the top menu bar), and be on the shop page close to the drop time so you’re ready to refresh and snap your purchase(s) up. Most of the prints I sell are limited editions and available on a first-come-first serve basis so purchase isn’t guaranteed, but those tips will definitely give you a bit of an edge and sometimes that’s all you need. Best of luck!

Are you doing the gigposter for [insert band/date/event/venue]?
As a general rule, I’m not permitted to disclose which gigs I’m making artwork for as this goes against my agreements with bands who prefer to keep this a secret until the day of the event (this applies to pretty much all of the bands I work with). I get asked this often and it always puts me in an awkward position because I don’t want to be rude, but I also cannot say without breaking the trust of my clients. Discussing and speculating amongst other fans is great and encouraged and I try to be as informative and open online as I can, but I’d greatly prefer it if folks didn’t push my boundaries by asking me about this. There’s really no need to ruin the surprise, as you’ll find out sooner or later anyway!

An item I had in my cart has sold out! What gives?
If an item in your cart has quickly sold out upon release, it was a high-demand item. Unfortunately, adding an item to your cart does not guarantee that this product is being held for you, and it can still sell out before you complete your purchase as all items in the inventory are up for grabs until full checkout is complete and you have a receipt + order number to refer to.

Why doesn’t your website reserve the item once it’s in my cart?
Squarespace does not have this functionality. But even if it did, I would not use it as that would incentivize a race to the cart instead of to checkout. I’ve seen buyers abuse this system by loading items into carts and ‘hoarding’ to delay the sale of items. It’s one problem or the other, and I’d rather avoid cart-hoarding than having an item sell out too quickly.

Now I’m seeing the item I wanted up on eBay already! This makes me feel bad/mad/sad. Why don’t you cancel those orders?!
Unfortunately, it’s not often possible to identify a buyer from their eBay handle as flippers tend to use aliases and alternate addresses. I cannot risk cancelling the order of a legitimate buyer from one who wants to insta-flip (purchasing with the sole intent to instantly sell it for profit before the purchase is even in-hand) an item unless I am 100% sure that that person is doing this. Sometimes I am able to identify flippers and when that happens, I do cancel their order(s). That item is then archived for future sales like Black Friday or live/booth events.

There’s just no way something can sell out almost instantly. Only bots got stuff, all the Real Fans got left out.
Look. I sell art prints and posters and some of them (due to the artwork, the artist, or a combination of both) can be in extremely high demand and their drop/sale hotly-anticipated. I typically have between 100-200 prints to sell during a drop. If just going by Instagram, I have 17,500 people in my audience. If just 1% of them is interested in buying something of mine, it’s going to sell quickly. Every drop is different, sometimes things go fast, sometimes they don’t sell out at all.
I’m not discounting that some folks do use bots to automate the buying process and insta-flip their purchase, but I have no way of knowing who that is. It isn’t everyone, and I’m not a fan of being blamed or guilted over what I cannot control. I do what I can to mitigate insta-flipping while keeping my work accessible to everyone but it’s just a thing that happens sometimes. Also, unless you see the entire run of prints put up for sale immediately, most (if not near all) of the prints are going to folks who are fans that are buying the right way for the right reasons (to appreciate the work). I understand the frustration but please try to be understanding of the circumstances.

Why don’t you use a lottery system for your sale drops?
I’ve done that a few times in the past and while it definitely makes things easier for folks in different situations, it’s A Ton More Legwork on my part and as of this writing, I simply don’t have the time for that except on special occasions.

Do you sell your originals, drawings, and/or sketches?
I don't very often but if you are set upon purchasing a specific original, you may email me to inquire on its availability.

Are you accepting commissions?
Occasionally as my interest and availability allow. Please contact to inquire + reserve availability.

Can you design a tattoo for me?
No. Tattooing is a craft and an art form unto itself, so I feel that requests like this are best sent to artists that specialize in the field.

Do you make prints-to-order (can you print one-offs or requests)?
No. Most of the illustrations I do are for bands that only permit the design to exist as a limited poster for which I was commissioned. Anything I have publicly available for purchase can be found in the Shop section of this website.

When do things go on sale?
Almost everything is done on a freelance basis, so it's very random. Sign up for the mailing list on the Contact page of this site for an alert. You will get an email blast the night before and know to turn on notifications for the following day.

What forms of payment do you accept?
This store uses a Stripe checkout system, which accepts credit cards. Alternately, we can arrange for purchases over Paypal.

"Do you do local pick-ups for buyers in the Southern Ontario / Toronto area?
No. My stock is not located in Toronto and fulfillment is taken care of remotely, so it's often a hassle.

What currency do you charge in?
All transactions are in $USD / American dollars.

Do you charge tax?
If you're purchasing from an Canadian mailing address, yes (13%). I'm required by law to turn in taxes for recipient addresses in Canada, or face losing that money myself on each transaction come tax season.

If you're based in Toronto, Canada, why are you charging US dollars?
Squarespace does not allow for multiple currencies. The prices of the artwork and corresponding currency are what the market is used to, so that is what I charge. As of this writing, the Canadian dollar is not as highly valued as the American one, so if I were to charge in Canadian, I would need to up the price of the posters to match the same value. I started off on BigCartel in 2012 while I was living in Columbus, Ohio and to this day, the vast majority of my customer base (as well as clientele and suppliers) are American, so it's less of a headache for me to charge American dollars.

What is an "Open Edition"?
"Open Edition," prints are designs which are meant to be reprinted. They are signed and numbered by me, but are not "limited edition," so more folks can purchase them at affordable prices.

Can you send me an AP/particular number?
Due to the high number of orders that we process during print releases we can not accept print number requests, including AP requests. All customers will be served equally and prints will be dispersed in numerical sequence.

Do you restock Limited Edition (gig)posters that are Sold Out?
No. Many of these pieces are gig posters which were commissioned by clients and permitted only in the limited format of their original run. Check the aftermarket: Expressobeans, eBay, Rock Poster Frame, etc.

What happens if I buy more than one poster [that is limited to one per household]?
Depending on the case (and my schedule), I may send an email inquiry to see if there was some kind of mistake. Or I may just refund your order and ignore any of your follow-up emails. Neither are particularly efficient or positive, so please don't make me choose. Just respect the rules so the work gets to you promptly and I can focus on making more of it.

When do you ship?
Orders are shipped out once a week each Wednesday / every fifth business day.

How soon should I expect my package to arrive?
It is difficult to predict exact international delivery times due to customs regulations and delays in the individual countries. Please allow for up to a week for North American orders and two to three weeks for International orders from the next drop date (every Wednesday).

Tracking information policy?
The courier I use automatically generates tracking numbers for orders to the United States. For Canadian orders and International orders, tracking info is not provided unless specifically requested (an extra $10 for Canada or an extra $15 for International).

Do you do wholesale deals?
No. Almost all of my prints are in small batches of limited editions and it’s not in my interest to sell them in bulk at a discount in most (if not all) cases. I have the infrastructure to sell on my own for the most part.

How do you package the merchandise?
All posters are shipped in thick poster tubes and wrapped in Kraft Packing Paper for protection. Great care is taken to make sure every purchase arrives at its destination safe and sound.

My purchase was damaged, can I get a replacement?
If an item is damaged in transit, please send a photo of the defective item and resend your original email invoice to claim a replacement or work of equal value. Your purchase will be resent once shipping payment is received.

I moved/I gave you the wrong address...what happens now?
If your package is returned, it will be sent back to you at your corrected address once shipping payment is received again. If it isn't returned, please get in touch with whoever currently lives there and see if they can forward it to you.

I bought a print and it doesn't look exactly like what I saw on this site. How come?
All posters will appear slightly different than the online preview. Screen-printing is an imperfect science, so minor flaws of mis-registration and distribution or coloration of ink may appear because each poster was both designed and printed by the artist. Flaws and details make these prints unique works of art and are a beloved stylistic convention of the medium.

I purchased multiple items, but did so in more than one order...can you combine orders and partially refund my shipping?
No. doing this as a policy necessitates much more from the bookkeeping side of things and exacerbates the time it takes to deliver other orders.