What my stock is good for:
Mucking about with in paint program of choice
Refrence for more traditional artworks
Having a good laugh with your best pals
Showing you parents you're really not so bad
Poster for educational purposes
and lastly...
To see what pure awesome looks like!

Enjoy!
Or at the very least smile!

"Don't take life too seriously, because you can't get out of it alive."
-Warren Miller

You may use my stock photography for just about anything. But here are my few rules:

1. Anywhere you post artwork or images which use my stock photography, you MUST include my name (Paigeism) or my user name (littlepunk) in the image itself, or in the description of the image. If you're posting it outside of dA, find some way to do this, please. It would be fantastic if you could link back to me here, or include my email address (paigeism@canada.com) as well.

2. Note me if you use one of my stocks. I want to see what you create! That's the majority of the fun of doing this whole thing.

3. If you would like to sell an image you've created using my stock, you have my permission to sell it through dA Prints. This applies to all dA artists. However, if you would like to sell prints or merchandise through other means, you must contact me for permission first. Also, if your work involving my stock photography is going to be submitted for publication anywhere (magazines, books, etc.) you MUST obtain my permission first.. and please see rule 4.

4. If you are using any of my images on commercial products (you must gain my permission first - note or email me for that!), you must provide me with a copy of that product. For example, if you use my work to make your band's CD cover, a book cover, if something gets printed in a book or magazine, etc. you must send me a copy of it. Considering that I provide these images for free, it's the only form of compensation I can think of that would be fair. If you're going to be making money from it, I should too.
** If you put artwork using my stock onto items at the dA store, or on products through websites like CafePress, you do not need to send me the product. I know they make those as-ordered, not in bulk. HOWEVER, if you wish to be so generous I certainly wouldn't say no.
Just contact me for mailing information. Thanks!


Q. Can I post artwork I've created using your stock on my personal webpage?
A. Yes! You can post artwork you've created using my stock ANYWHERE you'd like, so long as you give me proper credit. (Links are good too!)

Q. Do you do requests?
A. Sort of. I'm always open to suggestions, though I make no promises. Other photographers are hard to come by and some things I just can't do by myself. Time is also an issue, and so is interest. But don't be afraid to ask! If it's an interesting idea and it's possible I will try my best!

Q. Can I use your stock photography as reference for a drawing or painting?
A. For sure! I love almost all art but traditional means are so much nicer since it's almost rare these days.

Q. Can I sell an image I've created using your stock?
A. If it's through dA prints, you already have my permission. If you'd like to sell it through another website, put it on merchandise, or sell it personally, you must contact me for permission first. (And please see the new Rule 4.)

Q. I'd love to buy one of your stock photos as a print! Why don't you have prints enabled?
A. Honestly, if you like one of my raw stock images that much, then download or save the full version of it and print it out yourself. I won't be offended in the slightest. I feel silly making free stock photos available as prints that people have to pay for (especially since the profit is so low - dA makes most of the money!). However, if you'd like to purchase some of my work in an effort to support my artistic habits financially let me know and I'm sure we could work something out.

Q. I manipulated one of your photos, and sent you a note - but you haven't left a comment. Did you look at it yet?
A. I've probably looked at it, but I didn't have the time at that moment to leave a thought-out comment. I fall behind very quickly on notes and comments here at dA, and I apologize. If it's been more than three weeks and I've yet to comment, please send me a note again!