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2021 Steve Rude Sketchbook

Created by Steve Rude

Not just a book of pretty pictures. Practical master lessons direct from Steve's personal sketchbook

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Fri Sep 3 '21 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Fri, Sep 03, 2021 at 02:04:16 PM

STARTING TO SHIP

Since the last update I've been in the ER twice and sent all my helpers home until everyone in the house tests negative for COVID. Steve and Brandon are still testing positive, but Steve is feeling better and has been doing short livestreams (See below for links)! Brandon also feels better, but keeps testing positive. I'm sure you'll be thrilled to note that to prevent delays I have been starting to ship out books on my own despite headaches, nausea and taking meds that are making me exhausted.
 
You will receive shipping notification as your order ships. Once we are clear of COVID we will have Mike Baron in house for those of you who have the Deluxe books signed by Steve and Baron. I will also be able to have my helpers back in house to expedite shipping..
 

ADDRESS UPDATES

Addresses are being locked. If you have moved please email us at [email protected] and I can double check your shipping address.
 

2021 SKETCHBOOK - COMING OF GOURMANDO

I am shipping both books and am alternating what is going out. You will receive a confirmation when your shipping is processed.
 

RETURN TO THUNEWORLD

Steve has been working on this for over a year and since earlier this year exclusively between commissions which he has been completing several a day.
 

DRAW THE ANIMATED NEXUS - KICKSTARTER

This was scheduled to start as everything else shipped. We decided to keep the launch as funds will arrive in October which keeps Steve working on Nexus, We found a printer here in Phoenix for this book to minimize delays. The book is completed (see the sample on the livestreams) and Steve is excited to present this expanded edition. www.SteveRude.com/drawnexus
 

FREE SKETCH OFFER THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16th!

As an added bonus, Steve is giving away a few sketches! Going along with the "How to Draw Nexus" theme, back the project, draw your favorite Nexus character and post on social media (#drawnexus) and once the project ends, Steve will pick his favorites for a free sketch!
 
 
 

Mon Aug 23 '21 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 11:54:18 AM

The Indiegogo campaign is now closed as we prepare to ship the books and launch our next campaign "How to Draw the Animated Nexus".

To order one of the closed campaigns navigate to the below link:

2021 Sketchbook: www.SteveRude.com/2021skb

Nexus: The Coming of Gourmando: www.SteveRude.com/gourmando

Sat Aug 21 '21 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 03:49:07 PM

THE GOOD NEWS...

All 4 books arrived to storage on Thursday so the 2021 sketchbook regular cover, alternative cover, the Gourmando Deluxe hardcover and the Limited Edition are all in house.

THE BAD NEWS...

I was out of the office August 12-19 for my brother's wedding and came home  really sick.  My assistant is also out with COVID.   While my case is mild, a raging headache is keeping me from getting too much done.

STEVE AND COMMISSIONS...

Steve is roaring through commissions and once my assistant is back in house she will start attaching commission requests to hardcover books.

If you would like a commission we can offer them until your order is processed.  With nearly 700 orders to process will get everything out as quickly as we can.

DRAW NEXUS KICKSTARTER

My illness has caused a delay with this.  We are still planning to launch, hopefully within the next 2 weeks.  While I would love to get all our books out the door prior to launching anything new, bills do not pay themselves, and funds will allow Steve to work on his next Nexus project, THUNEWORLD, 

Tue Aug 10 '21 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 07:43:30 PM

2021 SKETCHBOOK

This is currently in production with an estimated delivery date of August 17th for the alternative White Queen cover and August 24th for the main Wonder Woman cover.  This production was extremely limited (less than half our normal print run) and we have less than 100 copies left before it will be sold out.  

NEXUS: THE COMING OF GOURMANDO

I have a call into the shipper for an update (last week the vessel had not yet unloaded).  This is very typical right now, and extremely frustrating as we are excited to launch our next project, How to Draw the Animated Nexus.

HOW TO DRAW THE ANIMATED NEXUS

This is a much revised version of our 2006, How to Draw Nexus, Tips and Techniques.  We've added color, taken out the fundraiser sketches in the back, and added about 20 new pages of drawing tips and techniques!

New cover for the 2021 draw nexus book

COMING TO KICKSTARTER AUGUST 19th to SEPTEMBER 9th

COMING TO INDIEGOGO OCTOBER 2021

Sun Jul 18 '21 Announcement
almost 3 years ago – Sun, Jul 18, 2021 at 11:12:56 AM

Backerkit will allow you to purchase add-ons, enter your address, and pay for shipping and any add-ons.  I am finalizing the surveys and will send them once that is completed.

UPGRADES

If you ordered a Wonder Woman cover you will be asked if you want to upgrade to the alternative cover.  If your book was unsigned you will be asked if you want it signed.

FREE BONUS ITEM

If you check out by Wednesday you will be able to see a free add on during checkout within your survey. 

BOOK STATUS

Books are currently on order with the printer.  They are currently going through the book doing a final printing error check then will start the presses.  We are expecting the 2021 sketchbook in house around the same time as the Nexus: The Coming of Gourmando hardcover books.  Trade paperbacks are already in house.