You don't need to do anything special to get the free comic. Backing the project within the first 48 hours automatically adds it to your order. Easy peasy! 😊

To snag your Patreon reward, just hop over to this collection on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/collection/611520. The link to your reward should be waiting for you there! If you have any trouble finding it, don't hesitate to shoot us an email at [email protected], and we'll get you sorted out. 😊

Saturday, May 3rd, Steve will be hosting several live streams over on YouTube. Keep an eye out after each stream, because we'll be sharing the images of the FCBD prints. For the first 48 hours of the campaign, you can snag a COMPLETE SET of these prints for just $10 unsigned or $50 signed! Just a heads-up though, this special offer disappears after the initial 48-hour window. 😉

No. Due to numerous requests from our dedicated fans, we're excited to announce that this campaign is running simultaneously on both Kickstarter and BackerKit! Whether you prefer the familiar interface of Kickstarter or the streamlined experience of BackerKit, you can support "Steve Rude's How to Draw: Drawing Essentials from a Pro" on the platform that suits you best. Rest assured, both campaigns offer the exact same fantastic rewards, including the book, add-ons, and exclusive items. Choose your preferred platform and join us in bringing this project to life! (NOTE: To prevent overselling, we have split the original art pages between the 2 campaigns.)

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