Octavio Diaz

Sheppy,
Thank you for your comment.
I clicked on the link on his name and it just took me back to the comments area. I would've emailed him directly if I could've found an email link.

But I disagree with you that it was mistake ("Officer, I have no idea how that bag of reefer wound up in my pocket!") or that it was difficult to accredit the artist, since my credit line appears twice on the Salon page.

And since this blog apparently makes money from ads, my illustration was used for commercial purposes, which should entitle me to some financial compensation.

Well, L8R dude, gotta go swing from the bottom rung.

Hello Kyle,
I see you used an illustration I did for Salon magazine back in 1999 to illustrate your post. The illustration was commissioned by Salon for one-time use for a fee of $500. While I appreciate that you enjoy my work, I was not asked for permission to use the illustration, nor did I receive credit or payment. Please contact me asap to discuss payment. I'm sure it would be less expensive than having my lawyer write a cease and desist letter.
Thank you.
Octavio Diaz