I got this wild idea to build and share a theme supporting our local college (who has done quite well in American football - Go Ducks) but started looking at the components. 1) School Mascot - copyrighted, 2) School Logo - copyrighted, 3) Font used - copyrighted, 4) School colors - open (except maybe the PRECISE shade), 5) Shapes, curls, contours - all mine (with appropriate credit to those who inspired me)

So, what's the question? Is there ever a time when copyrighted stuff can be used in "fan art" and shared? I realize I can make for personal use, but if I put all that work into it I want to share it (plus there are always folks who are fans)

AND I suppose that professional teams are even worse about copyright?