One more Stretch Goal unlocked plus here are some FREE graphic novels to help social distancing =)
about 6 years ago
– Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 07:53:22 PM
Hey gang,
Before we get into all the Painting the World Red news let me first do something to help during this time of worldwide crisis. I've been wanting to find a way to be proactive in helping, even if just a little, and this might do the trick.
I hope you are all staying safe during this time and in an effort to help you practice social distancing I decided to make some of my graphic novels available online for free. These have been posted on both my Facebook and Instagram but all the links can also be found right here:
Too Good to be True: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zup9waqc3ovfz9h/TooGoodToBeTrue.pdf?dl=0
Lost Kids Vol. 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rzxu3wmkslovb2e/Lost_Kids_Vol_001.pdf?dl=0
Lost Kids Vol. 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3iz7qncd394um65/Lost_Kids_Vol_002.pdf?dl=0
Chronicles of The Few and Cursed: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vto7at1rpigufh2/Chronicles_FewCursed.pdf?dl=0
In times of quarantines all over the world where we should all stay home as much as possible I hope you enjoy these books and truly stay home whenever possible. Let's all take care of ourselves, not just for us but also for everyone around us, especially the elderly.
In other piece of news... we just unlocked our Stretch Goal #3 adding a nice set of postcards to every package sent in the mail!
I'm overwhelmed at the display of support for the art book, this campaign has exceeded all my expectations in every possible way and I just wanted to thank you so much.
Allow me to also exercise that community spirit once again by doing another spotlight.
Project Spotlight
Cthulhu is Hard to Spell: Two Lovecraft comic anthologies
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/russellnohelty/cthulhu-is-hard-to-spell-a-2nd-lovecraft-comic-anthology
Russell Nohelty is not just an exciting creator with some awesome books he is also a very kind and open person. Whenever his posts pop up on Facebook for me I know it will be something informative and designed to help the community around him. He's that kind of person.
That's why it's not effort at all on my part to recommend his latest graphic novel on Kickstarter. Also his titles are just the best. From his own page: "These books are our love letter to Lovecraft fans of all kinds, from those that obsess about Cthulhu, to the ones that never want to leave Arkham, to the ones that keep a copy of the Necronomicon under their pillow, and everyone in between. Whether you are a casual fan or a rabid one, we've got you covered."
Go check it out, he is doing super well and even though his goal was ambitious he is 90% there and you could probably help get it over 100%.
That's it for today, stay safe, stay healthy and let's continue sharing the word about Painting the World Red, I'm sure the Redhead appreciates it as much as I do.
Until the next one!
Felipe
Two Stretch Goals unlocked and the next is less than $500 away, come check out an art loaded update!!
about 6 years ago
– Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 02:00:45 AM
Hey everyone!
Sorry about being MIA for the last couple of days. Amidst all the Corona Virus news and the travels / meetings I couldn't reschedule it goes without saying that the last few days have been hectic to say the least.
But I'm still doing my very best to find the time to work on the Kickstarter and I couldn't be more appreciative of your amazing support. It's with great joy I get to announce:
THE FIRST TWO STRETCH GOALS HAVE BEEN UNLOCKED AND A THIRD ONE IS ON THE HORIZON ALREADY!
I'm particularly excited about unlocking the collectible cards because I'm an avid card collector myself. Not to mention Eduardo Pansica's art is just absolutely stunning. Please scroll down for a full reveal of his artwork that will be printed as the first of the Emerald Signatures Series.
The Emerald Series will be very similar as the Gold and Silver cards the main difference will be the green hot-stamping finish,
What do you think of this Redhead in watercolor?
Caio Cacau also finished the artwork for the fine mini-print that will accompany EVERY Hardcover edition of the art book.
I loved how stylish and detailed this piece turned out. Caio's work on the textures is just gorgeous...
And that's actually not all yet. We've also started receiving the submissions for the REDHEAD 2020 ART CONTEST. We are going to offer cash prizes and publish the best three Red pin-ups so if you are an artist and would love to have your art published or if you would like to check out all the submissions so far head over to the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/fewandcursed/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1933256490151728
Project Spotlight
Hildebrand Valkyrie - A Medieval Odyssey
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vigilantecomix/hildebrand-valkyrie-a-medieval-odyssey
It's no secret I'm a big believer of community spirit. It's one of the key reasons I keep coming back to Kickstarter, I feel we are all a big community helping each other out. And so I think it's only right to cross-promote with other exciting comic book creators and their projects.
The idea is I share their project to my current backers and in turn they share our project to their backers. It's a win-win for everyone \o/
First project I would love to spotlight is Hildebrand Valkyrie - A Medieval Odyssey by Rob MacKinnon and Vigilante Comix. The project is already fully funded and going after Stretch Goals as well. Rob has been a Few and Cursed supporter for a while now and I've gotten to know his work through his Deborah Daring comics.
From their own page: "This is the heroic tale of an intrepid young female knight's exploits through Medieval Europe. Hildebrand started life as an orphan raised by the Catholic church, but her path to a greater destiny began when she was hired as a scullery maid by Cuthred, a recently widowed Mercian Lord. Enchanted by her beauty and boisterous spirit, Cuthred not only took Hildebrand as his lover, but also trained her to be his page in battle. After being struck down in a Viking invasion, Lord Cuthred implored Hildebrand to take up his sword and assume his household. Despite the resentment of the local magistrate, Hilda thrives in her new role. However, the path of her comfortable new life is irrevocably altered when she encounters a bedraggled missionary collapsed on her land. After bringing him to her home, the missionary reveals shocking information that will forever change the path of Hildebrand's life."
I hope you guys have enjoyed this art-filled update. I'm thrilled we already got so far with this Kickstarter and that we are already unlocking some great extras.
Needless to say I have a couple of surprises up my sleeve in the absolutely incredible event we unlock everything on the board below:
Let's keep spreading the word about Red and The Few and Cursed and let's continue kicking some ass, thanks so much for an incredible campaign!
Cheers,
Felipe
Funded on Day 1!!! Well done, folks, well done \o/
about 6 years ago
– Sat, Mar 07, 2020 at 04:26:14 AM
BRING ON THE HEY (AND THE STRETCH GOALS!!!)
Before we get into the real excitement of the Stretch Goals let me take a moment to recognize and appreciate the undying support you have all shown the Redhead and The Few and Cursed universe.
Thank you so much for pledging on Day 1 and blasting any expectations I might have had. I know this is a much different project and publication than the comics and it's quite overwhelming to see almost 200 backers pounce on this.
THANK YOU!!!!
With all that said it's time to give something back to y'all so brace yourselves for an amazing line-up of Stretch Goals \o/
We have Stretch Goal #1 in our sights already and I really hope we can unlock it over the weekend. Next up is a brand new collectible card for our ever-growing collection. As a big card collector myself I personally always look forward to these \o/
I'd appreciate it big time if we all kept spreading the word about this art book. Take it to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and any and all social networks of your choice. Feel free to download and post any Redhead images you find around the web, I'm sure we can make some noise together!
If you have any questions, comments or critiques please feel free to reply this Update or shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]
Once again thanks so much for your pledges, you all rock!
Cheers,
