If you’re heading to San Diego Comic-Con this year, there’s one stop that should be on your list: Artist Patrick Ballesteros. Known for his nostalgic, kid-style takes on pop culture icons, Patrick has built a devoted following — and for good reason. His charming art, packed with heart and humor, consistently draws long lines and sells out fast. For 2025, he’s coming back to #DD-08 with a fresh batch of exclusives, debuts, mini originals, commissions, and more surprises.
You can also catch Patrick at his annual pre-con Pop-Up event on Tuesday, July 22 from 3pm–6pm at Mnemonic Coffee (2604 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103), with more details still to come.
[UPDATE June 15]
This Father’s Day, Patrick Ballesteros steps up to the plate with a Comic-Con limited edition print that’s bound to hit it out of the galaxy: “I Am Your Padre,” an 8″x8″ fine art print featuring a certain Sith Lord reimagined as a San Diego Padre. Signed and numbered, this print blends the power of the Dark Side with the spirit of our favorite ballpark.
Pick it up at Booth #DD-08 and bring balance to the scoreboard — and your convention shopping list.
[UPDATE June 10]
Welcome friends, to the greatest place on Earth!
You can show off your con spirit year-round with Patrick Ballesteros’ newest exclusive: “WELCOME FRIENDS!” — a 9″x 27″ pennant flag that captures the heart and hustle of San Diego Comic-Con.
Designed in the style of a vintage sports banner, the pennant brings the Gaslamp to life with familiar faces spread across the Gaslamp. It’s limited to just 400 pieces and will be available for $20 at #DD-08 in Artist Alley.
[UPDATE May 23]
Your outie likes Patrick Ballesteros’ latest print.
Praise Kier! Titled “Are You In or Out?“, this 11″x14” piece is the perfect piece for both Innies and Outies. Fans of the Apple series will spot everything from Emile to ORTBO hidden within — and you don’t even need to complete Cold Harbor to get your hands on it.
Printed on fine art metallic paper, this print will be an open edition debuting at San Diego Comic-Con this summer for $30 at Ballesteros’ booth in Artist Alley. If you’ve ever wanted to hang your severed life on your wall, this might be your best (and safest) chance.
[UPDATE April 7]
For those hoping to snag a custom piece, Patrick will be opening 25 commission spots for SDCC 2025 starting Tuesday, April 8 at 10am PT. Once those slots are filled, any additional requests will be added to a waitlist.
To reserve your spot, email [email protected] with the subject line “SDCC 2025 Commission Request.” If you’re new to his commissions, Patrick will provide a detailed breakdown of the process and pricing based on your request; returning collectors will already know what to expect. After receiving your rate, you’ll have 24 hours to submit payment — otherwise, your spot will go to the next person in line.
Patrick personally replies to every inquiry, so hang tight as he works through the list.
