ABOUT ROCKY
Hi, I'm Rocky, the artist, storyteller, and creator behind PND Studios.
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My creative journey began with homemade comic books in high school and has grown into an independent studio where illustration, comics, filmmaking, music, and storytelling all come together.
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Over the years, PND Studios has become more than just an art business—it's a place where creativity has no boundaries. Whether I'm designing the Yinzer Tarot Deck, creating original comics, producing documentaries and short films, writing music, or traveling to conventions across the East Coast, every project begins with the same goal: creating something meaningful that people can connect with.
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Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy exploring the world of PND Studios as much as I've enjoyed building it.
what i create
PND Studios is where all my creative passions come together. From comics and illustration to filmmaking, music, and storytelling, every project is another opportunity to create something meaningful. Explore the creative worlds of PND Studios and discover what's coming next.
the creative worlds of pnd studios
Explore the four creative pillars that make up PND Studios. Every project begins with a story—and every story finds its own medium.
 ILLUSTRATION
From convention commissions to the Yinzer Tarot Deck, illustration is where my stories first come to life through bold design and memorable characters.
 FILM
Documentaries, paranormal investigations, and narrative short films that explore history, mystery, and the art of visual storytelling.
 MUSIC
Original music inspired by folk, punk, and cinematic storytelling. Every song becomes another chapter in the PND Studios universe.
COMICS
The foundation of PND Studios. Original comics and characters that started my creative journey and continue to inspire everything I create today.
featured project
PND COMICS RETURNS
The stories that started it all are back. PND Comics returns with original adventures, unforgettable characters, and the next chapter of the creative universe that launched PND Studios.
featured titles
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Fat Man — Superhero comedy.
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PND Studios Anthro Coloring Book — Original characters ready to color.
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Bobo the Clown — Dark comedy.
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When Pigs Can't Fly — Slice-of-life dark comedy.
More original comics are currently in development.
Inspired by Pittsburgh
From photographing its skyline to creating the Yinzer Tarot Deck, Pittsburgh has become one of my greatest creative inspirations. Its neighborhoods, culture, food, and people continue to influence the stories I tell through PND Studios.
Created Digitally
Nearly every illustration begins on an iPad Pro using Apple Pencil and Procreate—blending traditional illustration with modern digital tools.
Original Worlds
Every project begins with an original idea. Whether it's a comic, character, tarot card, or song, I love creating worlds that continue to grow.
See Me at Conventions
One of my favorite parts of being an artist is meeting people at conventions, sharing my work, and connecting with fellow creators and collectors.
quick FACTS ABOUT ROCKY
Inspired by Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh isn't just inspiration—it's my second home and the heart behind many of my creative projects.
5+ trips every year
10+ years selling at conventions
Illustration
Meeting collectors and fellow artists is one of the best parts of what I do.
Created on an iPad Pro
Studio
Nearly every illustration starts in Procreate with an Apple Pencil before becoming prints, comics, or merchandise.
Favorite Thing
Whether it's a comic, tarot card, illustration, or song, every project begins with an idea worth sharing.
Creating original stories
Current Project
I'm currently illustrating the complete Yinzer Tarot Deck—my largest art project to date.
Yinzer Tarot Deck
I also make hot sauce
More Than Art
Because sometimes creativity belongs in the kitchen, too.