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*Update 11/21/13*
Only one day left for The Protectorate Wars art book kickstarter guys! kck.st/1dkwhua
We're also only $72 away from a stretch goal to add 10 more pages to the book (going up to 110). Not much left to say other than my continued thanks for all the support you've shown so far. Now to wait and see what we end up with.
*Update 11/14/13*
Just hit 100% funding! Time to start gearing up for full production.
There are still 8 days left in the campaign however, so there's still room to raise more funding. Every additional $1000 in funding will add 10 pages to the book.
Go pledge and share! www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…
Another reminder to all existing backers. If you've previously pledged $5, $12, or, $15 (Transmission Interception, Hot Dropped Marine, and Hardened Marine options), you can increase your pledge by $2 to add the Elemental 30 page side booklet to your rewards.
Thank you everyone for your support so far. You asked for a Rangers book and now you've made it happen. It wouldn't be possible without your help. I think this is going to kick off a lot of new things for the Rangers Project, this book is just the first step.
*Update 11/11/13*
Getting close! We passed 80% funding today. The pace is trending toward $6000 in funding which will add 10 pages to the book (making it 110 pages), but if there's a strong showing for the remaining time adding 20 or 30 pages is very achievable.
I recently added the option of an Elemental specific art book to go alongside the main book. It's going to start at 30 pages and contain mostly existing art, but it will have a few new bits not posted in my DA gallery. For all you fans of my Elemental design, this should be an easy choice.
How to get this add-on?
If you've backed between $5 to $15 (Transmission Interception, Hot Dropped Marine, and Hardened Marine packages) you just have to add $2 extra to your pledge and it's yours.
If you've backed one of the higher options ($35 or more, or have already over-pledged on a lower tier) you automatically get the Elemental booklet for free.
Lets make this a strong finish. If you have yet to share this project with your friends, a share on FB or a journal on DA goes a long way. You might even consider sharing it again if it's been a few weeks, reminding our fellow procrastinators that time is running out
Thanks again to everyone for their support, toward the finish line we go!
*Update 10/29/13*
As predicted the pledge option to help me design a solider for the art book is going fast, there is only a SINGLE unit left of this. Mech/vehicle and ship design opportunities are still fairly available, and full painting options will allow you to pick soldiers to a degree, though at a higher cost.
So this is a heads up, if you planned to grab a Specialist Solider package, get it fast.
We've passed the 40% funded mark today, and the funding pace has been picking up all on it's own. I've just gotten settled into my new place, so I'll be able to raise my efforts back up. I'll keep you all posted, and if you have any questions about the book, please ask.
*Update 10/25/13*
20% funded in the first 24 hours! Good job guys, that was impressive. The pace is falling off a bit however, and we'll need to maintain a good pace in order to hit a level of funding to really grow this book into something epic. I'm really counting on you watchers here on DA, I wouldn't be doing this book if it wasn't for all your encouragement, so now is the time to throw in your pledge if you really want to see this succeed (remember even a $1 pledge helps).
For those waiting for a print edition, this kickstarter is the first stage of that eventuality. This digital edition must be completed first, with work starting right after to ready it for printing.
My previous polls indicated the price point for a print book would be $40. Under my current plan that will be the combined cost, as I should be able to get the print down to $25. So you don't need to worry about pledging now costing you more. On the contrary, pledging now is critical to getting to that print book, and every bit of funding above my basic goals will result in that book being expanded.
Additionally, I'll be doing my very best to make sure that original digital backers gain extra perks when the print kickstarter is run.
I hop on a plane tomorrow, and the day after I assemble my new computer, back to full publicity mode then.
Thanks again to everyone who has been pledging and sharing the news around. keep it up.
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The Kickstarter page is here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…
This digital art book will be 100 pages (or more) of artwork and fiction in the Rangers project setting. Featuring lots of the military gear you already see me posting on DA, but also a great variety of other things that I've yet to illustrate. For those always asking for more info on the setting, this is it right here. The text in the book will give you a broader and more in depth look at the universe that ever before, detailing out all the factions involved, and the star systems they control.
Go pledge now to fund the digital book and join in on the production process.
Many special rewards have limited quantities, so get in fast if you see an option you like. This includes and $12 early bird special for buying the final digital book, and multiple options for having me design something from your ideas to be included in the book.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the project so far, and a big thanks to all contributions and support to come.
Here's an important part, I need all the help I can get to spread the word on this project! Sharing this news with your friends though DA journals, FB shares, and Tweets would be greatly appreciated. You can also Favorite this journal (yeah, that's a thing), if it gets enough favs it might get a little spotlight on DA
More funding is going to result in a larger book. The starting goal is for 100 pages, but I'd like to go bigger, provided the funding is there.
Here are some helpful link.
Again, the kickstarter page: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…
The Rangers Project Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRangersPro…
Protectore Wars writer Enrique Castro: www.facebook.com/pages/Enrique…<br / />For the Twitter junkies: @ShimmeringSword
Only one day left for The Protectorate Wars art book kickstarter guys! kck.st/1dkwhua
We're also only $72 away from a stretch goal to add 10 more pages to the book (going up to 110). Not much left to say other than my continued thanks for all the support you've shown so far. Now to wait and see what we end up with.
*Update 11/14/13*
Just hit 100% funding! Time to start gearing up for full production.
There are still 8 days left in the campaign however, so there's still room to raise more funding. Every additional $1000 in funding will add 10 pages to the book.
Go pledge and share! www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…
Another reminder to all existing backers. If you've previously pledged $5, $12, or, $15 (Transmission Interception, Hot Dropped Marine, and Hardened Marine options), you can increase your pledge by $2 to add the Elemental 30 page side booklet to your rewards.
Thank you everyone for your support so far. You asked for a Rangers book and now you've made it happen. It wouldn't be possible without your help. I think this is going to kick off a lot of new things for the Rangers Project, this book is just the first step.
*Update 11/11/13*
Getting close! We passed 80% funding today. The pace is trending toward $6000 in funding which will add 10 pages to the book (making it 110 pages), but if there's a strong showing for the remaining time adding 20 or 30 pages is very achievable.
I recently added the option of an Elemental specific art book to go alongside the main book. It's going to start at 30 pages and contain mostly existing art, but it will have a few new bits not posted in my DA gallery. For all you fans of my Elemental design, this should be an easy choice.
How to get this add-on?
If you've backed between $5 to $15 (Transmission Interception, Hot Dropped Marine, and Hardened Marine packages) you just have to add $2 extra to your pledge and it's yours.
If you've backed one of the higher options ($35 or more, or have already over-pledged on a lower tier) you automatically get the Elemental booklet for free.
Lets make this a strong finish. If you have yet to share this project with your friends, a share on FB or a journal on DA goes a long way. You might even consider sharing it again if it's been a few weeks, reminding our fellow procrastinators that time is running out
Thanks again to everyone for their support, toward the finish line we go!
*Update 10/29/13*
As predicted the pledge option to help me design a solider for the art book is going fast, there is only a SINGLE unit left of this. Mech/vehicle and ship design opportunities are still fairly available, and full painting options will allow you to pick soldiers to a degree, though at a higher cost.
So this is a heads up, if you planned to grab a Specialist Solider package, get it fast.
We've passed the 40% funded mark today, and the funding pace has been picking up all on it's own. I've just gotten settled into my new place, so I'll be able to raise my efforts back up. I'll keep you all posted, and if you have any questions about the book, please ask.
*Update 10/25/13*
20% funded in the first 24 hours! Good job guys, that was impressive. The pace is falling off a bit however, and we'll need to maintain a good pace in order to hit a level of funding to really grow this book into something epic. I'm really counting on you watchers here on DA, I wouldn't be doing this book if it wasn't for all your encouragement, so now is the time to throw in your pledge if you really want to see this succeed (remember even a $1 pledge helps).
For those waiting for a print edition, this kickstarter is the first stage of that eventuality. This digital edition must be completed first, with work starting right after to ready it for printing.
My previous polls indicated the price point for a print book would be $40. Under my current plan that will be the combined cost, as I should be able to get the print down to $25. So you don't need to worry about pledging now costing you more. On the contrary, pledging now is critical to getting to that print book, and every bit of funding above my basic goals will result in that book being expanded.
Additionally, I'll be doing my very best to make sure that original digital backers gain extra perks when the print kickstarter is run.
I hop on a plane tomorrow, and the day after I assemble my new computer, back to full publicity mode then.
Thanks again to everyone who has been pledging and sharing the news around. keep it up.
--------------
The Kickstarter page is here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…
This digital art book will be 100 pages (or more) of artwork and fiction in the Rangers project setting. Featuring lots of the military gear you already see me posting on DA, but also a great variety of other things that I've yet to illustrate. For those always asking for more info on the setting, this is it right here. The text in the book will give you a broader and more in depth look at the universe that ever before, detailing out all the factions involved, and the star systems they control.
Go pledge now to fund the digital book and join in on the production process.
Many special rewards have limited quantities, so get in fast if you see an option you like. This includes and $12 early bird special for buying the final digital book, and multiple options for having me design something from your ideas to be included in the book.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the project so far, and a big thanks to all contributions and support to come.
Here's an important part, I need all the help I can get to spread the word on this project! Sharing this news with your friends though DA journals, FB shares, and Tweets would be greatly appreciated. You can also Favorite this journal (yeah, that's a thing), if it gets enough favs it might get a little spotlight on DA
More funding is going to result in a larger book. The starting goal is for 100 pages, but I'd like to go bigger, provided the funding is there.
Here are some helpful link.
Again, the kickstarter page: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1…
The Rangers Project Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRangersPro…
Protectore Wars writer Enrique Castro: www.facebook.com/pages/Enrique…<br / />For the Twitter junkies: @ShimmeringSword
Re-posting Artwork
I made a big screw up while going to disable/delete all my print offerings from DA (they wont let non subscribers cash out their earnings anymore, and the cut I get is terrible). Turns out I accidentally deleted all the main art postings for 13 prints (I could have even missed a few more). So allllll of those images views and comments are gone. RIP. I'll be re-posting what I've been able to confirm I lost, so look forward to a bunch of stuff you've seen before... then some "new" stuff. If anyone is interested in prints from me, I'm switching to printing them in bulk locally and mailing them out by hand with hand written signatures. If there's any you're interested in from my gallery, email your inquiry to shimmering_sword_300t@hotmail.com
Reclusion
How many artists/creators on here still lurk, but for all your desire to return to posting your artwork actively like the old days you just can't overcome that wall of social burnout that comes with being a freelancer on the internet? I post pretty actively on facebook Battletech groups these days because of my heavy involvement in that franchise, and I manage my patreon page fairly well, but after that and also interacting with my freelancer team and clients I just don't have enough social energy left to keep this page up like I used to. I really want to focus on DA again but it's a real struggle. I've got a mountain of artwork I could post, but it's so much work, and then I know those posts will generate all your replies that I'll feel bad ignoring haha. I am still here though, just here quietly.
Freelance Commission Artists Feature!
Haven't done one of these in a long time but I keep being reminded that I should, considering I'm not available for commission personally.
I'm going to put together a list of freelancers on DA that are looking to be commissioned.
If you want to be considered for this feature, send me a private note asking me to check out your work. I want to see:
-Art skills that demonstrate you'll be able to deliver consistent results.
-A commissions journal or deviation sheet that shows your rates and terms. (critical)
-Understand I wont accept everyone, and most of my fans are scifi focused so scifi art will get more bites.
-I'll pick some of my favorites
Support me on Patreon!
Here we go again, my patreon is back for a third time haha.
This time around I'm launching with a new angle, one that I've considered in the past, but just received a huge content incentive boost to. My patreon page is now cleared to feature Battletech content, including previously and upcoming secret project stuff for subscribers to get a sneak peek at. If you're a Battletech fan and want to see more of how things come together on the art side, and especially if you want some hints at what we're working on for future stuff, this is the place to be and I hope you'll throw in your support of my work.
The better funding goes this time around,
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