Crowdfunding Campaign January 15-29 to Determine Studio’s Future
PHOENIX, AZ (December 30, 2024) – Eisner Award-winning artist Steve “The Dude” Rude announces “The Art of Steve Rude 2026 Annual Sketchbook” celebrating 45 years of Nexus, co-created with writer Mike Baron. The BackerKit/Kickstarter campaign runs January 15-29.
The campaign’s success, along with continued Patreon support, will determine whether Steve Rude Studio can continue its Saturday livestream art instruction and commitment to traditional ink-on-paper techniques.
Campaign Features:
- Signed bookplate editions
- Limited remarque editions (50 available)
- Nexus 45th anniversary exclusive content
- Early bird pricing (first 72 hours)
- Special Patreon member pricing
Retailer Partnership: The studio is launching a Retailer Welcome Kit, partnering with comic shops for livestream viewing parties. Register at www.steverude.com/studiowelcome
Birthday Special: 20% off everything at www.steverude.com today only.
Participate:
- Early access: www.steverude.com/2026skb
- Patreon: www.patreon.com/steverude
- Saturday livestreams: 1:30 PM AZ time at youtube.com/steverudethedude
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