I posted a sneak peek at the cover art for the Limited Edition hardcover version of the rulebook (available only via Kickstarter to those who pledge $100 or more) -- I also talk a little bit about the future of the game and what products are coming down the pipeline. Click here to check it out! :)
I am extremely happy to report that the initial goal for my Kickstarter has been REACHED! :) A big THANK YOU to everyone who's pledged, I really appreciate it. And there's still over two weeks to go! I just added a new update blog to my Kickstarter page talking about a new gift (Creature Cards!) as well as a Stretch Goal and the new reward. So please keep continuing to spread the word, and head on over to see all the details about Creature Cards, the Stretch Goal, and more. Here's the link!
Draw Captain Rex (S4 armor)
Draw General Pong Krell
Draw Obi-Wan Kenobi
Draw General Grievous
I've been nervous about doing this. I guess we'll find out if there's any desire out there to see a roleplaying game created entirely by me. :)
Please head on over to the Blade Raiders Kickstarter page. Here's the link. If you like what you see, maybe pledge a few bucks and help spread the word!
A new "NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED" RPG feature has been posted, written by Dungeon Master superstar Michael Mallen (the Id DM), featuring art by me.
Here's the link:
No Assembly Required: Thurl Bal’zud, Cleric of Laduguer
The official Star Wars website has posted 15 new "May the 4th" eCards for people to send to their friends and family. Four of them feature super-toony-style art by me. :) They're a lot of fun, so share the link, enjoy, and May the 4th be with you!
I've got a lot of commissions I'm hoping to tackle over the next week, but first: Something for myself, just for fun. I know that sounds selfish, but honestly, it helps get the creative juices flowing. So, no, this is not a real comic book cover -- it's just fan art, featuring my Skyrim character.
P.S.
If you can name the kind of armor that he's wearing, the kind of sword he's using, the name of his dragon priest mask, as well as the name of the redheaded-companion, then CONGRATS! You are just as obsessed with the game as I am. Hah :)
Anyway, like I said, over the next week I'll be attacking my commission list. As always, please feel free to give me a shout (grantgoboom@gmail.com) if you're waiting on something and haven't heard from me in awhile. Even if I don't reply right away, it's good for me to see the reminder.
Thanks, everyone!
Here are a few of the marker pieces I did for the show. Just click on each thumb-strip to see the full image --
Lisbeth Salander from Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Venkman from Ghostbusters
Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim
This one was an 11"x17" digitally-colored Jennifer Lawrence mash-up (done before the show): Mystique from X-Men 1st Class morphing into Katniss from Hunger Games
And Buffy the Vampire Slayer... for a special proposal
This guy named Matthew contacted me before the show and had me draw a marker piece of Buffy for his girlfriend, but he had secret plans to propose to her right then and there at C2E2! So after he gave her the piece and she read the word bubbles, he dropped to one knee and popped the question. She said YES! :) So huge congrats to Matthew and Lisa. I wish them much happiness!
Last but not least, here are a few of the many great costumes that I saw. Dany from "Game of Thrones" and Jack Burton from Big Trouble in Little China
And DRAGONBORN WARRIOR from Skyrim, the greatest videogame of all tiiiime!
I wanna see tons of Skyrim costumes at San Diego Comic-Con this year, people. If I see a good Aela costume, I might have to cry.
:)
A new "NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED" feature has been posted, written by Dungeon Master superstar Michael Mallen (the Id DM), featuring art by me. Pass the link along to all your RPG/D&D/fantasy-lovin' pals! :)
Here's the link:
No Assembly Required: Kemah Timmonen
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, aka C2E2, is almost here! If you need show info, head over to www.c2e2.com. It's always a great show, and it officially kicks off the 2012 convention season for me, so I'm really looking forward to it. :)
I'll be there all weekend, located in Artist Alley at table "H9" (just look for my Ahsoka in snow gear banner). I'll have copies of my 2010, 2011 and 2012 sketchbooks ($20 each), and a stack of my new POCKET SKETCHBOOKS ($10 each), as well as an assortment of 11"x17" full-color art prints ($20 each -- BUY 2, GET A 3RD FREE!).
I'll also be doing custom sketches during the show. Be sure to get over to my table and add your name to the list ASAP, because the spots might fill up quickly. I'm offering B&W inked single-character pieces at $40 for busts (head & shoulders) or $80 for more posed, detailed sketches.
If you have any questions, shoot me an email at grantgoboom@gmail.com.
See you in Chicago!
About a week ago, I got an email from Brian Troyan, the 501st Public Relations Officer & Midwest Garrison event coordinator for C2E2. He told me of a DROID EMERGENCY! They had someone back out at the last minute and needed badge art for the new Droid Hunt ASAP. I had a few hours I could shuffle around, so of course I said yes. The guys & gals of the 501st do such great things for charity, it was the least I could do to help 'em out. So here's my artwork featuring Asajj Ventress, sporting her new bounty huntress attire from Clone Wars season 4. Below you can see the back of the badge, as well as some further info. If you're going to C2E2, be sure to swing by my Artist Alley table (H9) and have me sign the badge for ya!
The Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion will be invading the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 13th to the 15th, and the Droid Hunt is on! The Droid Hunt is a free raffle with a twist. Come to The 501st Legion: Midwest Garrison's booth on Friday or Saturday to get a "Droid" badge - featuring exclusive, original artwork by famed Star Wars artist Grant Gould! - and wear it proudly around your neck. Imperial Stormtroopers will be on patrol at the convention, looking for droids, and if they confiscate your badge, you'll receive a free raffle ticket for the Droid Hunt drawing at 5:01 PM on Saturday. Prizes include rare collectibles, books, toys, and more! For more details about the game, visit The Droid Hunt at C2E2 or www.501st.com/droidhunt, and to get tickets to the show, visit C2E2.com!
The official Star Wars site has posted a new word search puzzle (created & illustrated by me). The link has a PDF download for kids of all ages to enjoy. :) Check it out:
WORD FIND: DARTH MAUL RETURNS
I was recently interviewed by the fine folks over at MintInBox, a site dedicated to Star Wars and collectibles. Here's the link:
www.mintinbox.net/artofstarwars/grant_gould
In addition to having my regular full-sized, annual sketchbook (like Khaleesi A), I thought I'd try something new this year and create some smaller books as well. Color covers, B&W interiors, square binding, 40 pages. Only ten bucks!
So what's in this pocket-sized sketchbook? It's an assortment of some of my favorite sketches and pencil/ink work from the past couple years. Kind of a "best of" collection.
To order:
Send Paypal order to grantgoboom@gmail.com and write "pocket sketchbook" in the subject line. Be sure your snail mail address is included. The books are $10 each plus $5 shipping within the U.S., or $10 shipping outside the U.S.
My latest drawing tutorial is now on the official Star Wars site, featuring the Clone Wars return of everybody's favorite Sith -- DARTH MAUL. Click here to check it out.
Hey, folks -- Just wanted to give a quick update, because I've been a busy boy and behind on emails. I'm heading out of town this weekend, so when I get home early next week, my plan is to play catch up on the ol' inbox. Hopefully by Wednesday the 21st I'll have gotten back to everyone.
COMMISSION NEWS
I'm not taking any new personal commission orders... at least for a few months. I've got a dozen or more people waiting on stuff (some have been waiting a long time, and I owe them bigtime), and I NEED to start getting those done. At this point I just want to clear my plate 100%.
I'll probably still do a few convention pre-orders (like, if you want to pick up a sketch at a show), depending on what you want. Just email me about a month before the con and inquire.
CONVENTIONS
I will be at:
C2E2 in Chicago, April 13-15
Minnesota SpringCon, May 19-20
San Diego Comic-Con, July 11-15
I imagine I'll be adding 2 or 3 more shows to that list later in the year (hopefully Star Wars Celebration 6 in Orlando and Minnesota FallCon). Just keep an eye on my site.
And, speaking of keeping an eye on sites, be sure to check StarWars.com this weekend. I'm hoping my latest drawing tutorial will be popping up there (in the Play/Activities section), featuring a certain villainous Sith who's recently returned from the dead.
Thanks so much, everyone!
For the past year I've been slowly chipping away at a personal game project of mine called BLADE RAIDERS. Still not sure when it'll be done, since it's one of those things where I can only tackle it one tiny piece at a time, whenever I find a spare hour or two. Hopefully it'll actually get done and not become another personal project casualty (oh, hi, Dimension Dust). So many fun ideas, so little fun time...
The Cheerios Facebook page has a gallery of my Star Wars Phantom Menace drawing tutorials. I'm not sure if the tutorials came in specially-marked boxes or if they're just online, but I thought it was cool little thing to mention. :) Head over Facebook.com/Cheerios to check 'em out!
