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 :)
Neil Blevins' Blog
Art Director & Senior Concept Designer in Film, Games, Books, Tech. Builds Scifi Worlds. Professional Work: Pixar Alum (16 Yrs), Blur, WarnerMedia, ++
Monday, March 18, 2024
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
Thursday, February 29, 2024
98% funded!
It's the final week of the Megastructure book kickstarter, and we are soo close, only $500 away from our pledge goal. Help bring this book to life, O'Neill Cylinders, Dyson Spheres, Ringworlds, Space Elevators, Shell Worlds, etc. Back the kickstarter here:
Monday, February 26, 2024
Emerald City Comicon 2024
I'll have my table at this year's Seattle Emerald City Comicon selling prints and books. I'll also have a promo copy of the Megastructures book if you're in the area and want to see it in person before pledging to the kickstarter, hope to see all you locals there! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofsoulburn/megastructures-the-visual-encyclopedia-book-2nd-printing