About Me

  • My name’s Shawn, the guy behind Pickens Productions — a veteran‑owned small business built on discipline, integrity, and doing things the right way. I put that same mindset into every design and every order.

    It’s just me here, along with my two German Shepherds, Gauge and Maise, who act like they run the place. If you ever see fur on a mockup, just know they were “supervising.”

    I started this brand to create designs that actually feel personal and meaningful — not generic, not mass‑produced, just real ideas turned into products. If you’re here supporting it, just know it means a lot.

Timeline

  • 1994 — The Foundation

    Joined the military. Learned discipline, integrity, and how to get things done the right way

  • 2000s–2010s — Real Life, Real Experience

    Career, family, dogs, and a whole lot of life that shaped the person behind this brand.

  • 2020s — The Spark

    Started creating designs for fun. People connected with them, and Pickens Productions was born.

Value

  • Veteran‑Owned

    Decades of discipline, integrity, and doing things the right way.

  • Original Designs

    Every idea starts with real life — not mass‑produced templates.

  • Dog‑Powered

    Gauge and Maise supervise everything. Snacks required.

  • Small Business Quality

    Real person, real work, real pride in every order.

Where Creativity Meets Real Life
Pickens Productions sits at the intersection of three things:

Life Experience
Decades of real‑world grit, discipline, humor, and stories that shape everything I create.

Creative Expression
German Shepherd art, motivational quotes, character concepts, wellness themes — all inspired by real life, not templates.

Small‑Business Quality
A one‑man, veteran‑owned shop that puts intention and pride into every design and every order.

That overlap is what makes this brand different.

About Us

About Pickens Productions

Pickens Productions is a small, creative brand based in Austintown, Ohio, built on a love for pets, personality, and meaningful design. What started as a simple idea — creating shirts and mugs that actually feel personal — has grown into a shop full of artwork inspired by German Shepherds, everyday life, humor, and a little bit of cosmic imagination.

We’re not a big corporation. We’re a small, family‑run business that believes in quality, creativity, and designs that make people smile. Every product we offer is something we’d proudly wear or use ourselves.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to create meaningful, high‑quality apparel and mugs that celebrate personality, pets, and everyday life. We’re committed to delivering designs that feel authentic, spark joy, and help people express who they are — all while supporting a small, veteran‑owned business built on creativity, integrity, and heart.

Our Story

Pickens Productions began with a passion for creating things that feel real — designs that reflect who you are, what you love, and what makes you unique. From German Shepherd‑themed apparel to bold lifestyle graphics and fun mugs, everything we make comes from a place of creativity and authenticity.

As a veteran‑owned small business, we take pride in doing things the right way. We focus on comfort, quality, and artwork that stands out. No generic templates. No mass‑produced junk. Just designs made with intention.

What We Believe

  • Creativity matters. Your clothing and mugs should feel like you.
  • Quality comes first. We use high‑quality blanks and printing methods that last.
  • Small businesses deserve support. Every order helps us grow and create more.
  • Pets are family. Especially German Shepherds — they inspire half our shop.

What We Offer

  • Unique apparel with personality
  • German Shepherd & pet‑inspired designs
  • Cosmic, sci‑fi, and lifestyle artwork
  • High‑quality mugs and accessories
  • New designs added regularly

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift, we’re here to bring creativity, comfort, and originality into your everyday life.

Thank You for Supporting a Small Business

Every order means the world to us. You’re not just buying a product — you’re supporting a dream, a family, and a brand built from the ground up.

Welcome to Pickens Productions. Where creativity lives, and personality shows.