vanfullersublime:

Sherlock Holmes and the Case Of the Accidental Felon

This is my first—and possibly my last—work of fan art.

I created it in light of pending legislation that would obliterate virtually everything of interest on the internet. It’s called ACTA, and if you’ll run a search on that tag you’ll be properly appalled.

Anyway…I invited the actors to pose, but they declined—or rather, they ignored my calls. Apparently I am not as famous in England as I am in America.

No problem: I borrowed a photo and used it as my reference. I make no claim to the ownership of this photo. Even so, this action would lead to five years’ imprisonment under ACTA.

Like most creative people, I am a firm believer in the rights of artists, photographers, musicians, writers, film makers and anyone who produces original creative work. If I offered this picture for sale at my commercial gallery, I’d be a parasite and a thief. Even worse, I’d be unprofessional. I know where the ethical line is drawn, and I think most people instinctively do. But soon our kindly government may draw the line for us, and they will draw it where they please.

I haven’t even signed this piece because it’s only partially mine. If you want to pretend that you painted it yourself, do so with my blessing.

Frankly, I’d rather you went to jail instead of me.

Oh god I’ve always wanted to see you do fan art and this is ridiculous.