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! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kafelnikov/1803030738?token=c3bb01e4
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 Cameron & Henrik Palm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMV-rLh9fCI
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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! http://dreamkeepers.deviantart.com/journal/Dreamkeepers-OPERATIO...
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 references in this one.
Opportunities like this don't come along every day.
(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
A concept collection and animatic of Vanth’s first Prelude Arc
Music by Skye Sweetnam, her Official Music Video is here:
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 one- the Nightmares begin to make their mark on the album.
In other news: We've completed a solid draft of Chapter 14- the writing on V5 is going gre...
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 enough to get the gist of it? Let me know. 8 )
-David
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:
http://kafelnikov.deviantart.com/art/The-Way...
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, so if I get it right I'll share the video here and on youtube. Wish me luck! ^ ^;I'll probably be posting a Backstage Blog tomorrow detailing my production obj... 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!
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nikolasalbrecht
Composed by the deeply talented Nikolas Albrecht, the album is available for sale at the link above- if you would like to supp...
2016-02-02 01:22:16 +0000 UTC View PostThank 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, or what. I hope hope your week is going fantastic!
-Dave & Liz
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, if I have the *ability* to provide them before then, heck! More fun that way.
So it's almost the end of January- what do you want me to draw? ...
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DWUptmo2e8&feature=youtu.be
Nightmares, Tro...
2016-01-25 02:26:16 +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, if I have the *ability* to provide them before then, heck! More fun that way.
So it's almost the end of January- what do you want me to draw? Fire in your su...
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 going to make for an interesting February!
Reminder: YOU'RE AWESOME. Thank you! David out.
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 for Friday- and get plenty more in the works, so I can get back to a regular drawing quota. I'll be drawing tomorrow, and likely streaming some shading on Wednesd...
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
This level of support will let us continue Volume 5 in January / February for certain- I'm getting ready to post the first Backstage Blog tonight.
I know we have...
2016-01-18 21:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post