The Validation and Mr. Dino Bundle is now on Storenvy!
For $10 you get:
There’s only 2 bundles available, so if you’re interested, jump on it while you still can.
Each miniprint is 4×6 inches, and each button is the size of a quarter.
Those of you who are on my email newsletter, as well as on Facebook and Tumblr, know that Validation’s Final Push launched June 1st.
This KickStarter campaign launched to get funding to help Christian and me make the final pages of the webcomic Validation.
Let me make one thing clear: yes, we have a Patreon page. But keep this in mind:
Christian has been paying me out of her own pocket to make comics every week for the last 5 years. The Patreon has helped give Christian a small writing stipend, but it’s not enough to cover the full cost of this comic (from paying me, to web hosting, etc.).
So, we started the KickStarter campaign to get us over the edge.
And over the edge we went!
Because holy dang, our initial asking goal was $500 and you met that goal within 2 HOURS of launch!
We made our first stretch goal of $1000 before the weekend started! As I’m writing this, we’re right on the cusp of making the $1500 stretch goal!
I think it helps that the rewards are fun. At least two of them include getting drawn in one of the final pages of Validation!
Another thing is that some of the prints available have been out of print. One of these prints is “In Her Wildest Dreams.”
This baby has been out of print for quite some time. But now it’s available for KickStarter backers as a reward.
If you’re interested in helping this KickStarter camaign, there’s still time to pledge. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the one who helps us reach that next stretch goal!
If you’re broke, please share this campaign with your friends. Every share helps more than you know.
The campaign ends MONDAY, JUNE 11.
That’s all for now. Thank you for your support!
You. Are. Awesome.
Thank you to everybody who filled out my 2018 survey! There were 52 of you who filled it out. I know that doesn’t sound like a lot of people but it’s 52 more than I thought would actually take the time to do it.
So let’s break down the survey results in this blog post. Continue reading “Survey 2018 Results Are In”
The above picture is a sketch from my 2015 sketchbook, developing a concept in The Legend of Jamie Roberts: the Chimes of Dogona at the Temple of A Thousand Souls. I’d like to redraw these chimes with some more detail, but as mentioned, this was a sketch just to get the initial idea.
The chimes are based on a real location in Casey, IL, which is a small town home to a lot of world’s largests: world’s largest wind chimes, knitting needles, golf tee, etc. I think the people are trying to set a world record for home to the most “world’s largest” objects.
…I should do sketches like this more often – broad, fast marker strokes are a thing I miss, especially considering how detailed my comics have become recently.
Speaking of which…
COMICS
The reason I’m thinking of detail is because of my most recent update of The Case of the Wendigo. Sweet baby kittens on a motorbike it took FOREVER to do. Here’s a preview clip:
Meanwhile, Validation has already updated twice this week. Once on Monday, and a second time today.
KICKSTARTER
Making progress on ALL THE THINGS. Trading cards are now all finished, and now I’m working on commissions. Once they’re finished, I’ll share some of them in a blog post (if I get the ok from the commissioners, of course). The button printer is taking a while, but I don’t blame him – he’s printing 600 buttons for me.
SHOWS
I’m getting ready for Not At Con Day, happening July 22 at New Dimension Comics in Saint Clairsville, OH. Expect new 11 x 17 inch prints from me, as well as some new zines. I’ll be showing off a new table set-up, too! Which reminds me…
BLOG
Expect a blog post about artist alley table layouts soon – I’ve been taking pictures at every show and tooling around with what works and what’s getting improved. So the blog post will share various layouts, what I’ve learned, and what changes can be implemented at future shows.
I’m also trying to get a Clip Studio Paint/Manga Studio tutorial typed up.
There are other things happening right now, but I only share those other things with newsletter subscribers. If you’re not already getting the newsletter, here’s your chance to do so.
That’s all for now. Thanks for reading!
You. Are. Awesome.
COMICS
Validation updated today!
Plus, The Case of the Wendigo updated last Wednesday. Patrons see new pages the Tuesday before public updates, and now you can see new pages on Patreon on Thursdays. 3 straight days of urban fantasy goodness!
KICKSTARTER
The funding has arrived! I made a public post about how much came to me after dropped pledges and KickStarter fees, and what’s coming next.
Commissions for KickStarter backers are still a work in progress. Check back later.
CONVENTIONS
My next appearance will be at Not At Con Day, which is July 22, at New Dimension Comics in Saint Clairsville, OH, from 12 pm to 5 pm. There will be new minicomics, new zines, and new 11 inch by 17 inch prints.
I’ve also been invited by Parkersburg Pop Con to make an appearance at their show on September 30th this year. Awesome!
