I had the chance to visit Mark Schultz in his studio on August 8th. Here’s proof that Mark has been working on his new Xenozoic story. The release date will be determined once he has finished the art and story. I’m guessing the book will come out in sometime in 2019.
The J.A.W. Cooper enamel pins for our Kickstarter supporters are in production! We are now eagerly waiting for them to be manufactured and shipped to our warehouse! We’re sure you’re all as excited as we are for their arrival. If you aren’t, that’s udderly ridiculous.
We can’t wait to get these awesome goodies out to you in October!
We will be sending the shipping address surveys out closer to the shipping date, so keep your eyes peeled for those late September/early October.
More information regarding J.A.W. Cooper’s books can be found on our Flesk website here.
We have an exciting update for you all! The books are being printed, the enamel pins are being designed, and the solo show featuring new works by J.A.W. Cooper is this Saturday! The event is an opportunity to purchase an original J.A.W. Cooper painting or drawing.
Book Update
The three J.A.W. Cooper books Familiars, Flora & Fauna, and Viscera are on the press! I had the chance to review the proofs with Cooper, when we gave the book a final pass before giving the approval to the printer to begin printing. The tentative schedule for when the books will arrive at our Flesk warehouse in Santa Cruz, California is slated for October 2. I’ll keep you posted.
Enamel Pins Update
While the printer is busy with the production of the book, Cooper and I have turned our attention on the enamel pins. We’ve been fine tuning the designs to perfection to take the best advantage of the capabilities on offer by the pin manufacturer. We’ll keep you updated on their progress.
J.A.W. Cooper Solo Show at Spoke Art Gallery is This Saturday!
To those in the New York City area, this coming Saturday, August 5th will be the opening of J.A.W. Cooper’s solo show with Spoke Art Gallery titled “Impermanence.” The advance collectors preview is now live. You can email (nyc@spoke-art.com) to receive the link or to inquire about purchasing one of the originals. Or, visit their website for more information about the show:
The J.A.W. Cooper and Flesk Publications Kickstarter campaign ends this Thursday. Just two days left!
We have an amazing selection of items that highlight the artwork of J.A.W. Cooper, including:
Three books titled Familiars, Flora & Fauna, and Viscera; A premium 18 x 24 inch signed and numbered print; A postcard set featuring Cooper’s travel gouache works; Plus, three exquisite enamel pins to complement the three books.
Four exclusive bonus Kickstarter prints and an enamel pin “Fig Frog” will be included with any tier selected of $25 or more. Four stretch goals have been unlocked to add value to every book and premium print pre-order.
Over this last week there have been two interviews posted online that feature J.A.W. Cooper. I thought that I would share the details about each with you in case you were interested in learning more about Cooper.
The first one was conducted by Bobby Chiu from Schoolism. A portion of this interview is her philosophy regarding freedom vs. income and maintaining a proper balance in life. This hour-long video can be viewed on the Schoolism website, or on YouTube.
The second interview with Cooper was conducted by Walt Morton and is titled “Drawing the Inner Animal With J.A.W. Cooper. It’s an enjoyable read where you can gain much insight into her influences, working methods, and additional details regarding her philosophies.
A lot has happened over the last week with J.A.W. Cooper’s Kickstarter campaign. Stretch goal after stretch goal has been unlocked as we continue to add more goodies for those who have pledged $25 or more.
Our supporters have all helped to make this campaign go far beyond what we could have ever imagined. We are unbelievably grateful for all of the enthusiastic comments, and the help in sharing the news on social media.
There have been three previous stretch goals that were shattered within days; An extra 16 pages of art for Familiars, a slipcase for the hardcover set, and four bonus prints for all pledges of $25 or more. Now, it’s time for another extra special item that will only be available to those who are a part of this campaign.
If we are fortunate to reach the $175K mark we will add a 1 inch enamel pin to every pledge of $25 or more! This new design of “Fig Frog” was made over the weekend by Cooper. This pin will only be available through this Kickstarter campaign. (Note that the design and colors are in progress and may change.)
Thanks again to all of our supporters! We certainly look forward to the possibility of extending this gift to those who pledged.
We launched our J.A.W. Cooper Kickstarter campaign today! I’ve been working with Cooper over the last year to bring these books and prints to life. We’re delighted to finally be able to make them on offer to you all.
The big news is that the book is actually a three book set! Here’s the link the campaign page where you can watch the video and see all of the details.
Enjoy,
John
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The Marvel Art of Arthur Adams is freshly signed and being sent to everyone who places an order from us. This is published by Flesk Publications. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to make it available to you all!
You can learn more about the book and order it here.
The Marvel Art of Arthur Adamshighlights fifty finished comic-book covers completed over the last decade for Avengers Classic, Guardians of the Galaxy and Secret Avengers, plus an assortment of X-Men and other standout titles. Many of the covers are accompanied by preliminary compositions or the penciled underdrawings made prior to inking. Every work has been scanned directly from the original and appears in its native form prior to coloring to showcase Arthur’s exquisite ink lines. Each also is accompanied by the artist’s commentary, as he takes the unique approach of walking the reader through the creative process for every image.
Line of Beauty: The Art of Wendy Pini edited by Richard Pini
Line of Beauty: The Art of Wendy Piniprovides a comprehensive look at rare material from Wendy’s two Beauty and the Beast graphic novels, her Galaxy and If magazine covers and interior art, and preproduction art from the animated The Lord of the Rings film. It highlights ambitious projects such as Masque of the Red Death and Law and Chaos, includes exquisite art from the Land of Myth series of prints, and much more. The highest quality of reproduction is made possible through direct access to the original art or the best original source material, which has been made available from the Pini archives.
Drawing Beautiful Women: The Frank Cho Method
Frank Cho, the acclaimed creator of Liberty Meadows, shares his secrets to drawing the lovely women he is renowned for with his Drawing Beautiful Women: The Frank Cho Method. His exquisite line and masterful brushstrokes are explored to give the beginning artist, along with the most advanced professional, all the tools and knowledge needed to draw beautiful women.
This publisher’s edition hardcover includes a new revised jacket and an extra 16 pages, and is only available from Flesk and Cho. You get the extra content which includes bonus artwork and an exclusive Frank Cho interview, plus an alternate designed jacket and book boards for only $5 more than the hardcover trade! This edition will not be available through the book trade.
All pre-orders begin to ship by the end of this week.
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