Annoyed (a rant in D minor)
Added 2022-09-04 03:25:11 +0000 UTCPart of me wants to keep quiet and just stay in my lane and do my own thing but I'm tired and my back hurts from carrying this around for so long. I find it difficult to continue in this profession when I'm orbited by leeches. What's the point of continuing when people will trace your work and pass it off as theirs? What's the point of sharing ideas that you want to make reality with your subscribers when others pounce on them like hyenas? Kennycomix is just Johnpersons 2.0. Pegasus traces entire comics of mine and even uses my characters. It's so frustrating. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" is not for me. I'm not here to be flattered. Please fuck off and get your own ideas. Please fuck off and create your own characters and worlds. Please fuck off and learn to draw on your own. I'll even dedicate a "How To" in your name so you can figure out how to draw with out tracing countless images other people have produced.
Life has been rough for me and I've found it hard to execute my ideas in a timely fashion. I know many of you feel the same way, annoyed with infrequent posting, ideas left rotting on the vine. Believe me, my internal dialog echoes those sentiments daily. I hear it constantly from my own brain. Watching some hack trace work I did 5 years ago at an alarming rate and cashing in on it on patreon no less. Real neat. Cool stuff. Seeing some "producer" pay very talented artists to work on ideas I haven't gotten to yet but shared publicly, or even started on. Sick idea, bud. Where'd you come up with that one?
So I'm left with why bother? I'm already at the point of having to push through mental garbage to just sit down and work. Realizing that it's just going to be picked over and cannibalized by the most talentless hacks makes it even harder to find the will to make any of it a reality for you to enjoy.
I just wanted to get my feelings out there to maybe make some sense of what's going on with me. I appreciate that I had the opportunity to pave my own way working for my self and being independent but I didn't expect that other "creators" would be so dependent on me for style, proportions, aesthetics, themes, concepts, line work, poses, etc etc etc
Rant over. I'm going to jump around between continuing works this month at random. There will be more Damballah Island stuff since summer is coming to an end. I genuinely love my patrons. You're all encouraging and you've granted me a dream job. And don't you dare bother the people I've mentioned. Guaranteed they'll see it.
Maybe I'm out of line for bringing it up but I have zero fucks left to give.
Comments
I don't mind people imitating my style or subject matter. In fact I like seeing work from other people that's comparable. What I don't like is when people trace my work, pass it off as theirs. What I don't like is people using my characters for profit without even asking for a blessing or permission. Tracing is part of learning to draw. I've done it before to learn Kevin Taylor's style. I've never shown it because it's not for sharing and it was decades ago. Using other characters in the erotic realm is common place but it should always be done to pay respect to the creator, not to make a buck off of the name.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-11 01:06:16 +0000 UTCWell ll say that I've noticed immigrations and rip off all over the internet but I never enjoy them because even tho they are trying to steal something and make it something to profit off of, in my opinion it ain't gunna work cause we can tell when it's your actual work being published because it's a clean polished draft, and not some over erased quickly thrown up half ass post that I've been noticing... And honesty if that's the stuff your worried about... Dude 😎 your good man... Artists of every genre have people constantly bite their style and try to take a trend as their own... But the original has to know that they are the trendsetter... And if anything feel pitty for those who are unoriginal and unprofessional because that's their hustle... They don't have one of their own so they are trying to be someone who they can never be because your the OG... The grandmaster the nut busting thrasher.... Keep it up and forget about giving focus to those begging for attention cause youll only ever make it by continuing to be you and bust out shit that we know is truly from you man.
Skyllz Millz
2022-09-11 00:59:17 +0000 UTCThis is like a grand vision of a better me. I cannot multitask, coordinate people, or manage roles. I'm not a producer in the sense that they provide the money and choose who works on a project. Hypothetically I'd hire Slutwriter to write and direct. What he's done with Rabies with his Size Queen story is amazing. If I was going to produce anything it would be a full length 3D adult animation. Something people could purchase. No subscription model. Pull some Pixar or video game animators and modelers and set them loose on a well written script with defined shots. It's too much work and too many people for a guy that can't even let someone ink or color his work without thinking it's just not right.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-08 19:07:27 +0000 UTCJust putting this out there, but have you considered becoming a producer on top of being an artist? You've mentioned that you're struggling to put out material and you have a ton of ideas that probably won't be completed any time soon, so hiring a productive artist or two whose work you appreciate could be to your benefit. You have the name, you have the characters, you have the ideas. The fans of your work would see your ideas come to fruitition, you'd be compensated, your characters would at least be drawn by artists who you personally consider talented, and I wouldn't be surprised if people currently subbed to some of those artists and producers you dislike would then sub to you since the real deal would be available and actually providing new material steadily.
z
2022-09-08 18:44:34 +0000 UTCSod them other artists, love your work and should be proud of your work too.
Don
2022-09-06 22:13:59 +0000 UTCYou’re a GREAT artist… People with far less talent let alone none will ALWAYS steal from the great ones…
Curtis Willis
2022-09-06 13:35:01 +0000 UTCI always figured that other artists were asking permission or at least giving you credit when using you characters or ideas, like you did with Kevin Taylor or slutwr1ter and stormbringer.
badaiki
2022-09-06 03:37:46 +0000 UTCDo you know the difference between an individual, like my self, and Disney? Do you know what parody is? Just checking before we address your comment.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-06 02:56:19 +0000 UTCSo as a fan of yours I'll definitely say it sucks that your work is being plagiarized. But you can't tell people to fuck off and create their own characters when your following post is of She-Hulk, another established character from a known comic book publisher?
Quan Nguyen
2022-09-06 02:08:08 +0000 UTCYes, unfortunately sketches aren't going to be shared any more. That's just handing over all the hard work for free.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 16:57:30 +0000 UTCSome of my favorite artists have quit the game because they were so annoyed by the thieves... I hope that won't be you! I love all your work, but could understand if you chose to limit any WIP's you show to reduce theft of your ideas.... we love your work!
Ziff
2022-09-04 16:52:25 +0000 UTCIts a bit of a copium take on my part, but I imagine all the copy cats and fanarts are a good indication that a lot of people want your brand of work. And trust me, so much of the pull of your work is the art itself, not just the ideas and kinks it involves. You are the artist who inspired a trend, started an entire subculture of bimbo styled art. Its lame to have people copy you, but I'd never say any of them can replace you.
Azibaby
2022-09-04 14:39:50 +0000 UTCI've done fan art and explicitly to honor that person's work. I give credit every time I've used a character that's not mine and was created by an individual. I also link to their work to expose my audience to them. I don't give a shit about parody usage. I'm not honoring those characters. I'm subverting them with reinterpretation. So I guess my answer is I like fan art as long as credit is given to the creator and the creator is promoted. I think the best take on my work has been in writing and was done by Slutwriter. His tribute story was impeccable and his racist blondes idea inspired by my work was the same sort of concept just turned up to 11. I've done fan art of his characters and I always try to promote him when I do. There's a mutual respect between us that other creators lack because they don't care, don't know any better, or they're simply malicious.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 14:26:18 +0000 UTCI’m subbed to you and not them for a reason, they can try to imitate but your rough sketches are better than their completed works imop. Not even trying to boost your ego or anything, this is my honest opinion.
Ugliest Dog
2022-09-04 14:16:38 +0000 UTCHow do you feel about fan art? Like not pose copying but someone who loves the characters you've created and wants to draw them?
MeinFischer
2022-09-04 13:29:09 +0000 UTCI don't care for some edits. Namely the ones that whitewash the subject matter. There was a super mutant edit that I thought was clever.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 13:12:11 +0000 UTCI always thought the JP site was outdated and janky---I figured the site creator was some rich old dude who ran a porn site on the side and wasn't really interested in adjusting or expanding. Actually curious about it---if you ever feel like sharing. As for all the copy cats out there, I hope edit bros are viewed differently. I have seen very creative edits of your work that do not claim to be original creations (and are released publicly for free). PS: yeah the white wash edits are lazy. I love the character swapping (teen titans)
BBC Waifu
2022-09-04 12:42:47 +0000 UTCMassive respect to you, bruh.
A. Bastard
2022-09-04 11:23:43 +0000 UTCThank you! I don’t know much about Pegasus, but Kennycomix has frustrated me for so fucking long. Making up shit storylines, and buying out artists for years. Unable to hire them for a small commission. Don’t care how petty that sounds.
Boogieman
2022-09-04 08:43:40 +0000 UTCI had the same thought of avoiding sharing ideas. Too bad I get enthusiastic about them and spill the beans and people pounce on them. Won't be long before people are taking Liberty and Justice from me before I can sort out something good for them.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 07:46:51 +0000 UTCto be honest I see a lot of artist trying hard to be you, and not coming anywhere near the mark, but tracing and stealing ideas is just F'ed up and wrong.
Shawn Yarbrough
2022-09-04 07:44:10 +0000 UTCWOW, I didn't know about Kennycomix and Pegasus. it's ugly😢! your mental and physical health first! We are your fans, don't hesitate to share your feelings with us! It's normal, we are here to support you even in bad times! Go ahead Pit! don't get demoralized, don't get too angry, don't waste too much time and energy with those "Hyenas" (unfortunately anywhere there will be some 😔)! For the problem of stealing ideas. Now wait until you have perhaps you release the first pages finished before sharing with us the idea! Maybe, you post something like : you are on a project without saying more (avoid that the misguided steal the idea).
Poundmotion3D
2022-09-04 07:15:47 +0000 UTCCan only speak for myself but never annoyed at your output as I understand that life happens and then you do post stuff is always great. The Powergirl comic is just one example of why you're in a league of your own in my opinion. Totally understand you feeling the way you do though
AG33
2022-09-04 06:59:20 +0000 UTCI never asked for it to disappear. It should be their legacy that they are incapable and inadequate.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 06:27:25 +0000 UTCSometimes in this world it's good to have no Fucks left to give but I tell you what pit, their work does not compare to yours. They can trace, copy, criticize. You're the OG of it all and us all subs and fans love your work. They can't even animate half of what you can or they can't even at all. In reality I can talk you up but look at the fans/profits and compare. Your up top looking down. Still glad your making content. Thanks pit.
Des
2022-09-04 06:20:59 +0000 UTCtake it ironically coz it's not gonna disappear anywhere
Irn
2022-09-04 06:13:11 +0000 UTCI like Rabies. We've spoken and we're on good terms. Otaku though, the guy that he writes with is a shit lord. He's the reason I never did anything with the house wives idea that involved Jenny, Ivana, Bianca, Sammy and Anya. While I was working over on John's site his image board hosted all the threads about the work I was doing. I literally directed the conversation on there for years and all of my threads were the most popular. Ota/Otaku I guess was an aspiring writer and threw his overworked trash into the mix and DM'd me his take on Sammy's story line. I said I didn't like it and I didn't want to draw her with short hair. He threw a bitch fit and called me a spoiled brat running home crying with his ball or something to that effect. He started spamming the board with his take on it and ignored my input. I decided to just move on. Not worth the headache of dealing with a piece of shit like that. So if anyone ever wonders why they never got more of the Housewives of Coxville in visual form go ask him about it.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 06:03:31 +0000 UTCI’ve seen traces from other artists but I honestly never knew that you felt this way about Kenny comix, and I think I remember suggesting you reach out to other artists for help last time you made a post about feeling bad for not getting all your ideas out and I worry I may have mentioned him and others that your upset at. Sorry about that. I admit I enjoyed seeing the work rabies does for Kenny comix involving your characters but I thought things were all good.
Omegalock
2022-09-04 05:41:05 +0000 UTCI normally don't defend pit but to compare his quality to that digital trash is ridiculous. He may be bad at managing his pacing, but Pit is a master with a pen.
VanishingFlower
2022-09-04 05:38:36 +0000 UTCTry not to worry about people stealing bits and pieces from you, because at the end of the day your finished work is miles better than whatever these leeches are piecing together. Yes you have many imitators but none of them can hold a candle to you, and a PIT knockoff could never be confused for the real deal. Loved the post this month, keep it up!
Mr. Neutron
2022-09-04 05:07:09 +0000 UTCI hope you feel better after you rant about IP thieves. I'm not an artist but I imagine it's quite common. Well, I hope you feel better now
Atake
2022-09-04 04:33:12 +0000 UTCOkay, Im.new here but I have seen this kind of stuff happen alot over the years and people get frustrated. Simple idea remember your the predator not the prey. Get your shit copyrighted, create another graphic novel and push them on Barnes and noble or.kindle or he'll just sell them digitally. Also start stealing their ideas and making them better then they do. The thing you gotta remember is content is king. And your job is to make it, own and then sell. But you have to create better then they do. And you already do. Just get it out there. I have seen some of your clones. And the are just wasting talent. In this game you have to remember its about out lasting you rivials. Build you a schedule, build your team , and then run this shit!! You can do it.
Bookfiend3820
2022-09-04 04:01:34 +0000 UTCI like some of Pegasus stuff but it's so fan fiction that it becomes mega cringy. He reminds of child's idea of a grown ups power fantasy.
MagneticEntanglement
2022-09-04 03:54:00 +0000 UTCIf I was so inclined I could spend time superimposing my original images over theirs and probably 20% of their work is just a tracing of mine. Even worse, entire comics of my characters where 50 to 60% of it is traced from my work. Not once asking for permission to use my characters. And to add insult to injury promoted their work on image boards (a trashy practice imo) while simultaneously badmouthing my work ethic. I don't condone violence but in some circumstances some motherf*ckers need to learn karmic consequences.
Pit-erotic
2022-09-04 03:53:20 +0000 UTCI hate to be that guy but you might add an artist named meatspinner in that copycat pool. Someone even calls him out on R34 comments for tracing your work which he denies but says he got some "inspiration" from you of course. Straight 🤡
Trell
2022-09-04 03:52:49 +0000 UTCPegasus has always been a hack. I remember seeing his first comic and all it was was a manga that they traced and changed the dialogue. Also I say even if someone stole your idea you should still do it because it was your idea and no one's gonna do it like you.
Adler No
2022-09-04 03:48:50 +0000 UTCPiT! You da man! All of us here will always support your work! I'm here on patreon because I've always believed in giving due and support to the artists that bring me joy! The greats will always be imitated and unfortunately "Hacked". Its sad but unfortunately true. But just know that true fans like us will always be here for you!
MAX502
2022-09-04 03:45:20 +0000 UTCI kept wondering about those images when I saw them and could not have found another ThePitt fan to confirm it. Coming from you indeed answered those questions big time. Because some just look blatant ripoff of yours.
Animeplayer
2022-09-04 03:44:28 +0000 UTCI dont really know if it makes you feel better and I know it doesn't make it right but the silver lining in this is that all those copy cat artist will always be compared to the one and only Pit! No contest, I know I'm a fanboy and that obviously makes me biased but everyone and thier mother knows when someone is using your ascetic and at least for me anyway it's just instantly reminds me of you. I'm glad I'm part of this patreon and that your so honest with us about how you feel, I respect you bc unlike alot of creators you respect us and that makes you awesome to me!
MagneticEntanglement
2022-09-04 03:41:55 +0000 UTCFinally someone calls out kennycomixs! Dudes a hack who just uses good artist to push out third rate stories and uninspired ideas. It's so annoying that so many people just are cool with his brand and defend him when there is nothing intresting about his work and not to mention how problematic. You could literally make a dart board with all 7 of his ideas and get his newest comic pegged with two shots in the dark.
MagneticEntanglement
2022-09-04 03:35:35 +0000 UTCFuck all those copycats...no one can do it like u pit...keep doing your thing...and fuck em...sue they ass
Silent1121
2022-09-04 03:34:02 +0000 UTCHmmmmm yeah it does really suck that people leech off of your work. Its not fair. Though i feel like your real fans recognize that your the real deal. Perhaps keep ideas for comics to yourself aside from maybe a poll or somthing? Maybe even call out some other artists for leeching off of your work
Kay graves
2022-09-04 03:33:37 +0000 UTCYour not out of line their just not talented like you in art & love your art btw I hope u still do more in the future
Chibi Itachi
2022-09-04 03:33:31 +0000 UTCYou keep doing you, man! It just proves that you’re leagues above them. They can’t even create their own stuff without you. Fuck them! We’ll give our money to the main man, thank you very much.
xbomp
2022-09-04 03:30:34 +0000 UTCI would just enjoy the fact that you are successful at this. And talented. Welcome to 2022... everything is copied.
Blane
2022-09-04 03:29:38 +0000 UTCIt could work but it may not because you can't own a pose
Allusivebrick
2022-09-04 03:29:22 +0000 UTCHave you looked into Intellectual Property Protection (Copyright or Trademark)? You deserve to protect your work! (I assume so but I have to ask)
dnuhlv43
2022-09-04 03:28:40 +0000 UTCArtist to artist, defending the originality of your own work is NEVER out of your lane. Thank you for saying this, I saw them a while back and assumed that was an old pen name. I’m reporting every time I see them now, I can’t support theft
Curly Jin
2022-09-04 03:28:21 +0000 UTC
