Thursday, March 28, 2024

Doodle

A recent pen and ink sketch I did at a local drink and draw with the workshop academy
 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

New Video: The Digital Collage

Professionals know this, but you'd be surprised how many students don't fully understand the 3d+photo+painting workflow to much of modern concept art. Here's a quick intro, even if you know this, may be worth checking out for the trip down memory lane :) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-j3Q7hOOqo

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

New Video: Support Layers Clipped To Groups

Hey affinitybyserif ! You are 1 feature away from me moving over to Affinity Photo for good. Please watch this short video where I make my case for "Support Layers Clipped To Groups".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3OkoC0wRO0

Monday, March 18, 2024

Reaper 17

Suffered nightmares as a child of a giant imposing figure I now call "Reapers" and illustrate variations of them when I have a spare moment. Maybe by painting them I am warding them off :)

Friday, March 15, 2024

Painting In Perspective

A short clip showing the painting process for Megastructures: Krasnikov Tube 1. You can see the full tutorial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0_lgNBaZac

Monday, March 11, 2024

Gumroad Pre-orders

So by popular demand I've added a pre-order for both the Megastructures 2nd printing and the Starship hulls bonus book on gumroad, you can buy them separately, or combined. They'll ship right after the kickstarter books ship. Thanks for all the support! https://artofsoulburn.gumroad.com

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Kickstarter is funded!

The kickstarter is officially funded with almost $42k! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen, I'll have more news in the coming weeks on the project, but until then, you have my eternal gratitude! 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

118% funded and 47 hours to go

Less than 48 hours to go on the Kickstarter, and 118% funded. Thanks to everyone who contributed, and why not join us if you haven't already? Dyson Spheres, O'Neill Cylinders and Space Elevators! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofsoulburn/megastructures-the-visual-encyclopedia-book-2nd-printing

Monday, March 4, 2024

Last few Days

With Emerald City Comicon over, time to focus on the last few days of the Megastructure Kickstarter. Things look good to fund on wednesday (knock on wood), so if you're still interested in some of the custom rewards, give it a look, and join the crowd! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofsoulburn/megastructures-the-visual-encyclopedia-book-2nd-printing

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Emerald CIty Comicon 2024

Just because everything happens at once, while finishing the kickstarter I've also been manning my table at Emerald City Comicon. Had a great 2 first days. If you're in the Seattle area, come out to say hi and get a book signed!



Friday, March 1, 2024

100% Funded!

We've reached our fundraising goal for the Megastructurese Kickstarter! Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible! Now let's create a buffer above the goal so a few last minute cancellations (which always happen) don't affect the outcome. Pledge now https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofsoulburn/megastructures-the-visual-encyclopedia-book-2nd-printing