I'm working with Kafelnikov to provide some art for the upcoming Wayward Astronomer novel- here's a preliminary sample.
Greatly anticipating the book release- keep an eye on the pending Kickstarter campaign! 2016-02-15 01:18:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Another concept art video! We hope you enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQkmpazN2ho
A video showing Vi concept art, and her transition from sketch to Prelude to Troika.
"Let Me Entertain You" is sung by Tess Came...
2016-02-14 17:20:02 +0000 UTC View Post
With a little more time on our hands, we're finally getting some of these commissions posted! Slot 19 here, in high-resolution for the backers.
In unrelated news- we're launching a special experiment for the Faction Contest: Operation Gatecrasher- it's dominating! 2016-02-14 02:00:24 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.dreamkeeperscomic.com/Prelude.php?pg=310
The latest Prelude!
Full-resolution layered PSD file available to you guys here on the backstage blog.
...We got a little creative with the refere...
2016-02-12 03:39:19 +0000 UTC View Post(Sorry, it was on private, now it's available but unlisted)
The Patrons voted, and the most requested video was Vanth- here she is, we hope you enjoy!
Our video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiOjKEkWKe8
Hello Patrons! Attached you will find your weekly .mp3 from the official Dreamkeepers graphic novel saga score. (Available for purchase from the composer here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nikolasalbrecht )
Track 03 is a grim on...
2016-02-09 04:45:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hiya! Some Patrons mentioned an interest in seeing the Prelude streams, so I recorded the latest one. Here it is on youtube- the link is just to you guys presently. (feel free to share if you like) I'll make it public in a few days.
Should I continue recording the Prelude streams? Is one stream eno...
2016-02-06 22:50:58 +0000 UTC View Post
The latest Prelude! ...It feels great finally being back to weekly updates- thank you! The full resolution layered PSD file is attached below for those interested. Also- I think the stream recording of this was successful, so I'll be trying to post that video in here for you tomorrow.
2016-02-05 05:03:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Good evening everyone, welcome to the Backstage Blog for February.
First off, a heads up! Vivid has some new projects in the pipeline:
The Wayward Astronomer is gearing up for a crowdfunded print run. If you're unfamiliar with the novel, you can read the early draft here for free, and I highly recommend it:&n...
2016-02-04 03:24:55 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone- Volume 5 Chapter 13, Draft 3, scripted! Gettin' ready to stream some Prelude tonight:
https://picarto.tv/Dreamkeepers
Goin' live in about 20 minutes.
I'm going to try recording it this time, s... 2016-02-03 23:18:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Brace yourselves- something unexpected, but absolutely brilliant, is upon us!
Volumes 1-4 of the Dreamkeepers graphic novel saga now have a professional orchestral music score- you've got to hear it to believe it!
Thank you so much for the support this month!
2016-01-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Tekra was very close in the voting, and I wanted to draw her, so nya. January has two sketches, so sue me.
Also took the opportunity to get a little practice on head structure in the mix.
2016-01-30 22:59:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Our monthly sketch for January- Vi and Scinter both doing their part to battle an axe-wielding goose.
2016-01-30 22:58:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DWUptmo2e8
Contest live now!
2016-01-29 20:55:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! While able, we're trying to get Prelude back on a weekly schedule. Also, I figured the Backstage-level Patrons should get a little something extra- so I've attached the high-resolution layered photoshop file of the comic. Let me know if this is a fun idea, something you would like to see again, ...
2016-01-29 04:59:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Check out the hashtag on twitter to see the factions goin' at it, and if you like, join in the fray!
2016-01-26 20:43:47 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! Getting set to stream some Prelude shading tonight over here: https://picarto.tv/Dreamkeepers Probably going live in like ten minutes.
2016-01-26 01:36:32 +0000 UTC View PostThanks to you guys, with our current level of book sales we can go full-time on Dreamkeepers for at least another month or two. (Possibly longer- but I can't say with certainty what book sales will do.)
But anyways- though I can't consistently promise Milestone rewards until we hit the level,...
2016-01-26 01:00:28 +0000 UTC View Post
PICK A SIDE.
This February online, it's war.
Welcome to the #Dreamkeepers Faction Contest!
We're launching a no-holds-barred social media event, with hundreds of free books going to the victors.
The game is simple:
There are four factions.
Thanks to you guys, with our current level of book sales we can go full-time on Dreamkeepers for at least another month or two. (Possibly longer- but I can't say with certainty what book sales will do.)
But anyways- though I can't consistently promise Milestone rewards until we hit the level, if I have ...
2016-01-24 19:32:42 +0000 UTC View Post
In preparing a video for our upcoming #Dreamkeepers Faction Contest, I found myself with a few 1280x1024 desktops- so here they are! One for each Faction. Nothing earth shattering, but I figured it would be fun to share.
I'm announcing the contest everywhere tomorrow, and will announce it here too- I think it's...
2016-01-24 19:26:20 +0000 UTC View Post
The latest Prelude! I thought we could post it on Patreon for you guys in high resolution, because why not?
2016-01-22 04:18:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Getting ready to stream some Prelude shading here: Probably be on for a few hours.
https://picarto.tv/Dreamkeepers
2016-01-21 19:05:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to our first backstage blog!
January's half over- but we've still got work to do! And a contest to pre-announce at the end here.
First up, Prelude. My que is dry due to Kickstarter mailing and getting the Patreon ready to launch- so, first order of business is to get a new update ready...
2016-01-19 03:42:47 +0000 UTC View PostAlright, to everyone reading this.
*Ahem*
THANK YOU!
The Dreamkeepers Patreon is off to a kickass start, thanks to you- we're already over 700 a month! That's some serious support- and we're just getting warmed up. As the word spreads, it'll only get stronger from here. Thank you. 8 D
Thi...
2016-01-18 21:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
