Hello Everyone!
Long time fans and subscribers of mine will remember the first litter of pups. They were afflicted with the Parvo Virus due to the negligence of my little brother, and it took a lot of money (in excess of $3000), and daily care to nurse them back to good health.
Fortunately, my partner is a vet nurse and through perseverance and a little grace we were able to save the entire litter. After they were grown, they were rehomed to what we thought were loving famil...
2022-08-07 16:24:02 +0000 UTC
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2022-08-01 13:45:00 +0000 UTC
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Edited interiors from Kakashi: Murder Dolls. This is going to be something really special. I cannot wait to print this book and put it in your hands. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.
2022-07-30 04:33:36 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks, we've been busy finalizing some background details on Kakashi. Posted above is the rough draft and background on the Corps. You'll see a brief cameo of them in the pages of KMD #1. They'll play more of a role later. Enjoy.
I have not got either of my computers from the shop back yet, and will not for some time and I am uncertain if the current rig I am using can handle hosting this month's Patreon Power Hour but I am planning on doing my best. So ple...
2022-07-25 15:57:21 +0000 UTC
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Hello Orange Army!
I'm excited to announce that Kakashi Murder Dolls is currently live. I am informing you now so you have first access to the exclusive and limited tiers. I will be making my first public announcement via the XENOTYPE indiegogo campaign in 3 hours. Then further announcements via twitter and facebook. Thank you for your support, we're excited to see how well this can perform!
2022-07-21 04:16:34 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
This week on July 25th is the Patreon Power Hour again. As usual it is at 10 am AEST. Though we are considering moving the timeslot to better accommodate international viewers.
This month we're looking at DYSTOPIAN FICTION and the titles are:
- V for Vendetta by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, Tony Weare (Vertigo)
- Sweet Tooth: Out of the Deep Woods by Jeff Lemire (DC B...
2022-07-19 10:24:14 +0000 UTC
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I'm having a lot of fun putting together the Patreon Gift Packs for next month. You'll be getting some exclusive prints and a few neat little other things.
Do you guys want the merch signed? I never feel right signing things. Please let me know on the poll below.
The gift pack will go out to anyone who has been a member of the patron for at least 4 months at the second tier or higher. The next patron pack will be shipped out for Christmas!
If there is something speci...
2022-07-08 13:02:41 +0000 UTC
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An exclusive first look at the Black Phoenix Sticker that will be coming with the KAKASHI: MURDER DOLLS indieGOGO campaign.
Yuka and I are really excited to get Kakashi to market, Jack and Scarlett are fun characters to work on and the wild sunburnt dystopia they call home is jam-packed with apocalyptic adversities and world building.
Stay tuned for more!
KAKASHI: MURDER DOLLS is COMING SOON!
2022-07-01 04:23:55 +0000 UTC
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Hello!
Liam here. I am sorry for the complications but my google and microsoft accounts are currently under attack. While the original plan was for the stream to be uploaded here as private and the original link to serve as an advertisement, I cannot log into my YouTube account.
So while I can make an unlisted stream via Streamyard, I have no way of getting the link to the Unlisted Stream. So, this weeks Power Hour will need to be Live and Public.
We look forwa...
2022-06-25 23:42:04 +0000 UTC
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It’s been a while since the last update but that is because we’ve been hard at work. The art of balancing streaming and book production is something I’ve never quite mastered. But I’ve always put a focus on production. And I maintain the philosophy that getting more product out and into hands should take priority over fluttering away your time on social media and in promotion.
So, what’s been going on?
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been slaving away o...
2022-06-19 17:06:07 +0000 UTC
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Introducing Scarlett!
Hey Everyone!
Above is a mock-up I've put together which Yuka will take and convert into a beautiful piece of high resolution artwork for you (probably tomorrow or the day after).
In it I use Conquest's patented 6 x 6 scaling system. A simple system devised early on while working on Xenotype: Dreamcatcher.
WHAT IS THE CONQUEST 6 x 6 POWER SCALE?
The 6x6 Scale rates the skills and ab...
2022-06-03 11:47:10 +0000 UTC
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Pestilence. Famine. Pain. These are the father of the Scarecrow – the Kakashi – a grim legacy of disposable soldiers, gifted nigh-immortal bodies by NOIRCO to defend the atrophying farmsteads of Tristitia against the ravenous appetites of the Ziz!
Synopsis
It is 75-years since the collapse. The weak have been culled. Monsters on black wings fill the sky and the fight for survival is more dire than ever. As the seeds of a neo-civilization arise fro...
2022-06-02 06:50:01 +0000 UTC
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The second episode of PPH is up tomorrow. I am sorry for not streaming as much but I'll always keep up with the PPH and try to make it worth your time. I hope everyone can be there! The link to view the livestream will appear here on Patreon tomorrow. The link to join the stream live will be shared beneath it in the comments section.
In this episode we cover:
• The origins of KAKASHI ...
2022-05-25 12:23:48 +0000 UTC
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Day One
So, we’ve officially started the Manga in a Month Challenge. Can we produce a manga in 30 days?!
Let’s find out!
We started today with the cover. This was for two reasons:
First, it will likely be the biggest time investment barring (perhaps) the double page spread. The colors always make things take so much longer and we want this to rock for you guys. The overall quality of the final product should be on ...
2022-05-17 07:43:31 +0000 UTC
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Its Trigun meets Bayonetta with a healthy dose of Vampire Hunter D for a little extra edge!
75 years ago in beautiful sunburnt Tristitia, overzealous scientists began tampering with the genetics of wheat to produce the next generation of superfood. However, when the experimental wheat made it into the food chain, there were unforeseen sequences…
These terrible consequences came in the form of monstrous superhuman beasts called the Behemoths. Driven by an insati...
2022-05-16 10:32:40 +0000 UTC
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Wonder Island: Delinquents is something that happened purely by accident. But how did we get here?
For me, I guess it started back with the earliest memories of my best friend or as he is known on the internet, Uncommon Sense. UC owned a Nintendo to an impressionable young Liam it was like nothing else I’d ever seen before. Before the Nintendo the only thing I’d seen in the way of home gaming was the Atari 2600 I remember thinking, “Wow, it’s like an Ar...
2022-05-04 14:09:00 +0000 UTC
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We will launching the first episode of the Patreon Power Hour, an old school style hangout stream where we get together with you guys live. This is your chance to jump on, get to know the team and let us know how you think we've been doing or what we could be doing better. Future episodes may (or may not) be private and exclusive for you guys to access. That is actually going to be the theme of the first episode.
All you need to do to join in is check back tomo...
2022-04-25 09:01:43 +0000 UTC
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In Chapter 7 of Son of Swordo: The Sword is Mightier than the Spear, the swordsman with no name is held prisoner in the Drowning Pool and must fight for his life against Spear, the silent assassin of the Elil. But even if Swordo can defeat the Silent Scion of the Stalk Sword, how will he escape the cursed waters of the Drowning Pool?
A WORD FROM THE ARTIST (YUKA CROSS, 18TH, APRIL, 2022)
While I was listening to the soundtrack of Soni...
2022-04-18 08:45:40 +0000 UTC
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Like Sparta before us, I hope to assemble an invincible army of 300 loyal fans. Working together, we can create an enthusiastic and energised environment where fans and independent creators can thrive without interference, subterfuge, or a dependence upon crowdfunding.
By joining the Orange Army, you will gain access to exclusive previews, art, development notes and access to the community hub. Long-time members will receive exclusive merchandise (stickers, magnets, T-S...
2022-04-03 02:33:09 +0000 UTC
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Sometimes the best break is just a change of pace. Today I was surprised when Yuka sent me a rough draft from the up-and-coming Swordo, Son of Swordo: Sovereign Sword Saga.
SSOS will be a 13-chapter prequel series to Wonder Island. Featuring Swordo, Son of Swordo's fierce battle with the Principality of Swords and their champions, the twelve Swordsmen of the Elil.
While Swordo, Son of Swordo was not originally part of the mytholo...
2022-03-24 08:54:58 +0000 UTC
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Wonder Island Timeline
SON OF SWORDO, VOLUME 1. SOVERIGN SWORD SAGA
Chapter #01: The Sword is Mightier than the Crown!
Chapter #02: The Sword is Mightier than Love!
Chapter #03: The Sword is Mightier than Power!
Chapter #04: The Sword is Mightier than Mountain!
Chapter #05: The Sword is Mightier than Fear!
Chapter #06: The Sword is Mightier than the Beast!
Chapter #07: The ...
2022-03-05 15:30:44 +0000 UTC
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It’s been a while since our last update but while other people are coming up with villainous schemes and kayfabe, Yuka and I have been working hard.
As of the time of this writing it is looking like WONDER ISLAND #1: HERO OF BRIGHTWATER will be around 150 pages.
So, how does something like that happen?
When I first drafted Wonder Island, it was intended to 60 pages long and took us much further in the story. It’d be a brisk read with hidden object/puzzle elements scatter...
2022-02-09 03:55:32 +0000 UTC
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After accidently unleashing the Dreaded Dragon of Doomspire Arrowyn races home but finds an army of adversaries arrayed against him. The SFX (Sound Effects) are still missing from these pages but I didn't want to keep you guys waiting any longer.
This is our introduction to SWORDO, SON OF SWORDO and should help give everyone a taste of what to expect from the book. We will be making these pages public on Medibang sometime within the next week.
We thank you all kindly for you...
2022-01-16 13:48:29 +0000 UTC
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I woke up today to an excited Yuka and this fantastic artwork based on a pitch I sent her yesterday. We are planning on putting this together after Wonder Island #1: Hero of Brightwater.
The Sovereign Sword Saga will be a series of twelve or thirteen shorter books (probably only 32-Pages each) that recount the events of Swordo Son of Swordo's life leading up to his first appearance.
If you're a fan of old Fantasy and old Samurai Movies, you're going to love it! <...
2021-12-16 01:18:59 +0000 UTC
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Thank you for your support! We're happy to announce that we have finished our yearly Christmas Card which will be shipped to all Patrons (at no additional cost to yourself). We'd like to sincerely thank everyone for your support through 2021 and assure you we have a number of exciting things coming in 2022!
What You Get
This Promotional Offer is only available throughout December of 2021.
All Patrons will be receiving a signed an...
2021-12-06 23:53:27 +0000 UTC
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Hello Everyone!
We would like to thank everyone for their patience. My computer is currently under repair so production over the last week has been difficult but we've persevered.
As of the time of writing this we have finished all scripting and storyboards for Chaper One, a little over half of Chapter Two and we are about to start finishing up the line art.
The colors for the Swordo Son of Swordo Skirmish from Chapter Two are nearly complete and we're excited to showcas...
2021-11-22 06:23:36 +0000 UTC
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Greetings and Saluations!
The last few days we've been putting together the line art for the Christmas Card. Every member of the Patreon who sends me their postal address via DM will receive the card signed and personalised. We will post more information when the colors are complete.
In the meantime I am thinking of setting up a coloring contest with a cash reward and some Wonder Island swag/merchandise. Stay tuned for more on that!
2021-11-12 05:27:31 +0000 UTC
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Initial Concept for the fabled 13th Sword of the Elil.
2021-11-07 08:48:19 +0000 UTC
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A HARE OF TROUBLE
Pencils and Inks by Yuka Cross.
Thank you for your continued patience. Life has been steaming forward full-speed ahead. While you wait for further updates on our progress you will find attached attached a sized-up (A4) panel from Chapter II of Wonder Island.
The battle between Swordo, Son of Swordo and Arrowyn is sure to shake the Grand Wood. We may officially release this piece later as part of a series of coloring contests, but for the time ...
2021-10-15 03:35:56 +0000 UTC
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Greetings and Salutations!
Today is a very special day so I thought now would be a better time than ever to look back over the last year and make an important announcement about the future of the Conquest Studio. So, without further adieu...
One year ago today I found Yuka Cross and recognized her tremendous talent. I was drawn to her skill for depicting men of super-heroic proportion rather than the slender protagonist so often depicted by modern artists. After a...
2021-09-25 11:45:34 +0000 UTC
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