False Knees

False Knees is a Canadian brand created by Joshua Barkman, based in Montreal, Canada. The brand is known for its humorous and beautifully illustrated comics, often featuring animals, particularly birds. Joshua uses traditional media like pencils, gouache, and India ink to create his comics. False Knees has gained recognition for its unique blend of humor and artistry, winning awards such as the Broken Frontier award for Best Webcomic in 2021 and the Sequential Magazine award for Best Webcomic in 2022.

The products available from False Knees primarily include comics and prints. Joshua does not offer merchandise like shirts or mugs with his comics printed on them, focusing instead on maintaining high-quality prints and keeping the ecological footprint small. His partner, Mélodie, handles the printing and shipping of orders from their home. Fans can purchase prints directly from the False Knees store, and custom prints are available upon request. Additionally, Joshua has published a print collection titled ‘False Knees: An Illustrated Guide to Animal Behavior,’ which features both old and new material.