THE 2025 SKETCHBOOK CROWDFUNDER IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED!
If you have not received tracking for your project yet, please check your email/spam for an email from [email protected]. We have 14 orders that are currently either awaiting final payment, simply need a shipping address. We had approximately $2,500 in failed pledges so those orders have been canceled.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE LAUNCH!
We NOW LIVE with Steve's new "How to Draw: Drawing Essentials from a Pro", and have raised nearly $17,000 between the campaigns currently running on both Kickstarter and Backerkit!
REMINDER: THIS IS AN ALL NEW BOOK, NOT A REPRINT
Join in the fun, and don't forget to grab the exclusive print set before they're gone.
We've officially completed the shipping for our 2025 Art of Steve Rude book! If you haven't received a shipping notification you're in one of these catagories:
(1) PAY OVER TIME
If you chose to pay over time your final split payment is next week. At that time you will need to complete your checkout including paying for shipping. We will email you around May 1st so please watch your inbox.
(2) INTERNATIONAL - SHIPPING DUE
If you are International we have gone over all the orders and emailed you options for final shipping due.
(3) CHECKOUT NEVER COMPLETED
If you never completed checkout then you probably have a balance due or we need your shipping address. If you're in this group we've sent you at least 3 emails. We will hold your order for 90 days then restock it.
THIS STARTED AS A REPRINT, BUT IT'S BECOMING IT'S OWN BOOK!
If you already have the "How to Draw the Animated Nexus" this new book will be all new! Launching on Free Comic Book Day, first weekend backers will not only receive a FREE COMIC BOOK (*add-on), but also have the opportunity to purchase a set of exclusive prints from livestreams sketches done on Free Comic Book Day!
Books arrived Monday and we've been working tirelessly to count, sign, and bag all presale orders, and we finished the last of the bagging yesterday!
I have to say the hardcovers look AMAZING! It cost us over $5,000 extra to print them plus $2,500 just for the tip in plate, but it was worth it! The Wonder Woman signature plate looks amazing!
Shipping Starts TOMORROW!
Get ready to receive your books! We'll begin shipping them out tomorrow, so keep an eye on your mailboxes.
Important: Update Your Address ASAP!
If you've recently moved, please email us with your new address information immediately.
How to Verify Your Shipping Address:
You can double-check the address we have on file by clicking your survey link (or retrieving it at https://2025-skb.backerkit.com). Then, click "order confirmation" located in the grey area at the top right of the page. This will display all your order details, including your shipping address.
Don't Miss Our Free Comic Book Day Party!
Join us for our Free Comic Book Day Party! We're planning a fun-filled day of livestreams, sketches, and exclusive content. Sign up today at https://www.steverude.com/h2d2025.
We're so excited to finally get these books into your hands! Thank you for your patience and continued support.
The Rude Dude Team
PS: Sketchbook Reminder - Limited Supplies!
If you haven't ordered your sketchbook yet, supplies are limited! Presale has been moved to our online store: www.steverude.com/2025skb Don't miss out!
We're so excited to finally get these books into your hands! Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Great news, Rude Dude fans! We're thrilled to announce that we've given the final thumbs-up to the Steve Rude 2025 sketchbook! Our amazing printer is gearing up to ship these beauties to us as early as next week!
For those who snagged a hardcover edition with a remarque, take a look below at a few of the incredible pieces Steve has created. Which one is your absolute favorite? Let us know in the comments!
We know you're all eager to get your hands on these books, and we're just as excited to get them shipped out to you.
And for those who missed out or are looking to upgrade, we still have 10 hardcover editions with original sketches available! Don't miss your chance to own a truly unique piece of Steve Rude art. To upgrade, simply contact us at [email protected]. These won't last long!
We've been working hard to get everything in place so we can begin shipping right away when the books arrive. We'll keep you updated on the shipping progress. Get ready to experience the magic of Steve Rude's art!
Also, the digital copies of the 2025 art book, as well as all the digital prints, are now available! If you have one of these in your order, check your inbox for the download link!
If you have any questions, please reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We've got some fantastic news to share about the "Art of Steve Rude 2025" book!
The book is officially COMPLETE! That's right, we've wrapped up the design and layout, and it's now undergoing a meticulous "once over twice" to catch any lingering typos or errors. We want to make sure this book is absolutely perfect for you. Backers use the link below for a sneak peek!
The beautiful signature plates for the hardcover editions are currently being printed by the wonderful folks at FinerWorks in Texas. If you missed the videos, Steve shared a sneak peek of the paper and the kind letter from FinerWorks. Check out a sample of the incredible sketches Steve did on the sample paper, which will be featured in 4 of the remarque books!
Remarque Books Still Available!
We have a limited number of remarque books left. If you'd like to upgrade your order and snag one of these unique editions, simply reply to this email and we'll get you sorted.
Bookplates and Prints Arrived! Steve has started signing the bookplates! And the prints are here and they look amazing!
Cards Charging This Weekend!
We're planning to charge cards this weekend, March 1st, as previously announced. This will allow us to purchase the necessary packaging supplies and get everything ready for shipping.
Thank you so much for your incredible support! We're so excited to get this book into your hands.
Next Project: "How to Draw the Rude Way: Figure Drawing Basics from a Pro"
(Formerly "How to Draw the Animated Nexus")!
We're thrilled to announce our next project: an expanded and revamped edition of "How to Draw the Rude Way: Figure Drawing Basics from a Pro" (formerly "How to Draw the Animated Nexus"). We currently have 90 passionate individuals signed up to make this happen, but we need 300 to bring this project to life!
If you're eager to improve your drawing skills, add your name to the list today!
Special Reward for the First 300 Backers! The first 300 backers will receive a special, exclusive reward! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the master and get something extra special.
We're looking forward to sharing more updates with you soon!
