OVERWHELMED SCULPT

Turnaround of the digital sculpt used to create the 3D master print for the new Overwhelmed model resin model kit. The figure was sculpted by the talented Mark Henriksen. In the past I’ve worked with Mark at Next Level games and have always been impressed by by his work. You can check some of his other awesome sculpts here.

The overwhelmed model is currently available for order from The Kombinat here, or by emailing them at info@thekombinat.com.

Shipping early 2025.

OVERWHELMED DESIGN DETAILS

Here is a look at the design materials created to help guide the creation the new Overwhelmed model kit. This includes turnaround images and various design details made for the sculptor, the talented Mark Henriksen, along with decal designs and placement details. 

This kit is now available for order from The Kombinat at their website here, or you can email info@the kombinat.com.

Shipping early 2025.

OVERWHELMED MODEL KIT

I’m late to getting to posting this here, and this has been posted to my other social media channels for some time now, but I’m happy to announce that my new Overwhelmed resin model kit is now available for order! The kit is 1/10th scale, and consists of 32 resin parts, a clear base, decals and instructions. The kit was sculpted by the talented Mark Henriksen and produced in Europe by The Kombinat.

The kit can be ordered on the Kombinat website here, or by emailing info@thekombinat.com.

Shipping early 2025.

ECCC BOOK SIGNING

I'm going to be a guest at the Design Studio Press Booth at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle this Saturday, March 2nd. I'll be doing a book signing from 4:00 - 5:30pm, but I'll also be kicking around for most of the afternoon, so if you are attending ECCC this weekend, come by and say hello at Booth# 10042!

MECROB INTERVIEW

I recently did an interview with toy/design company Mecrob. We discuss inspiration, ai art, and a host of other things.

You can read the interview here.

Thanks to Ji Zhu and Mecrob for the opportunity.

You can check out Mecrob’s cool toy designs here.

CBC RADIO INTERVIEW

I had a short interview segment on a recent episode of the CBC Radio program On The Island with Gregor Craigie. I talk to CBC correspondent Sterling Eyford about my new book and we touch on the topic of AI generated images as well.

You can listen to the segment here.

Big thanks to Sterling, Gregor and the CBC for the opportunity!

EK2 - THE LOST YEARS RELEASE DATE

My new art book, EK2 - The Lost Years, is set to be released on October 25th! This 96 page, hardcover art book features all of the pieces from the second EK art series, design materials from various model kit collaborations and a sampling of the work done for the Traveller Kickstarter project. A few personal commissions are included as well, along with some new work created specifically for this collection.

EK2 - The Lost Years is currently available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target and Design Studio Press.

Published by Design Studio Press.

EK2 - THE LOST YEARS - AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON

My book, EK2 - The Lost Years is now available for pre-order on Amazon! In addition to amazon.com, the book is also available on various European Amazon sites such as amazon.uk, amazon.de and amazon.fr, as well. So for those in Europe that would like to order the book, you can now do so from within the continent and you won’t have to pay shipping rates from North America. Shipping of the books should commence by the end of the month.

Here are the links:

amazon.com, amazon.uk, amazon.de, amazon.fr, amazon.ca

TRAVELLER PRINT ITEMS

Here is a sneak peek at the print items that are going out with the Traveller statues and kits as Kickstarter rewards. Art cards, prints and the 56 page art book, filled with design materials from the project.

Thanks to Ax2 Limited for the pics!

TRAVELLER BOX ART

Here is a look at the box front art for the three forms of The Traveller statue. Production on these fully assembled, fully painted resin statues is ongoing, and they should ship in July, 2022. Traveller DIY Statue kits are currently being shipped. More Traveller updates to come!

TRAVELLER DIY STATUE KIT SHIPPING

A few pics from Ax2 Limited of The Traveller DIY statue kits being all packed up for shipping. Thanks to everyone that backed the KickStarter!

TRAVELLER PRODUCTION PHOTOS

A selection of photos of parts taken during the production of The Traveller statue at the Ax2 Limited workshop. More Traveller Images and updates to come!

EK - THE TRAVELLER KICKSTARTER

The Traveller, a highly detailed, fully assembled, fully painted, 1/8th scale resin statue based on my EK Series is available on Kickstarter! A couple different colour ways are offered, as well as an unpainted DIY version that can be painted and finished anyway you like. To see all the offerings pleas visit the Kickstarter page here.

EK RESIN MODEL KITS - END OF AN ERA……FOR NOW……

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After years of being available from Industria Mechanika, these EK resin model kits have been retired. They remained popular, with the last edition runs selling out in the spring/early summer of 2021, but Industria Mechanika has shifted to a digital download/3D print business model, and is ending production of physical resin model kits, so that is it for these designs!

I am planning on continuing to work with Industria Mechanika, and I hope to have some 3D printable kits, featuring new designs, available with them in the future. I will post more about this when the time comes.....Until then, thanks to all that bought and built these kits over the years! Your interest and support is much appreciated!

CLARKESWORLD #177

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“Companion”, a piece from my EK2 Series is featured on the cover of issue #177 of science fiction anthology Clarkesworld. The ebook version is currently available (in almost any format you may want/need) and a print copy will follow in the future.

Issues can be purchased on the Clarkesworld website here.

Thanks to Neil Clarke again for the opportunity.