The Art of Ria - A comprehensive Comic Artbook

A project in by Atelier Kiecker
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The Art of RIA is a book full of beautiful creature-, character-, environment- and prop designs.
Backers: 200
Average Pledge Per Backer: €59

Funded: €11,800 of €8,700
Dates: Jun 9th -> Jul 24th (45 days)
Project By: Atelier Kiecker
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Latest News

Behind the Scene II

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00 As promised here is a last video, a second Behind the Scenes - this time with Kaja Reinki, Michael Stapper and Thorsten and Ron you know from previous... (Read More)

Reached every possible goal

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This is really amazing, we are above the final stretchgoal! That means everybody will get the five additional prints and everybody who pledged 25€ or more will get access to the new RIA Community (name pending) where they can have a look at the... (Read More)

Mission accomplished, and now?

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we have still a week left and we want you to know that the additional money is not wasted to rent a cotton candy machine and take a day of and… hmmm, probably that’s isn’t such a bad idea…     -No-, we did some serious thinking and... (Read More)

Print-Set Update No. 5: Paul Bolger!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The fifth and final Illustration for the Print-Set will be contributed by Paul Bolger! Paul has been working in the international animation and film business. The in Ireland based artist participated in productions in the UK, EU and Eastern Europe,... (Read More)

over 9.000 indeed

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a short confirmation: Yes, we have reached the Stretch-Goal! As of now, you will be able to enjoy the comics in english :) You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

IT’S OVER NINE THOUSAND!!!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
WHOA! We made it! Not enough that we suddenly rushed through the goal line, but it seems like we will surpass the Stretch-Goal today, too. What a day. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00... (Read More)

Ria Animated Teasers

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, this is just a semi update because chances are you have already seen these:    You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00 You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play... (Read More)

RIA: Behind the Scenes

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Here is a short clip with our good friend Julian Dieckert. He was an intern about a year ago. At that time he planned the first of many following... (Read More)

*ImportantUpdate* Ria Book One & Two Stretchgoal :)

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hey guys, due to the interest in our comics, we promised we would provide you, our backers, with the RIA comics. We just had to figure out how. This is... (Read More)

Some stats and facts - a short intermezzo

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We want to congratulate “24h Cartoon” for the funding of their ambitious event. They seem to be the first to have made a successful Kickstarter in Berlin in the category “Comic”. Kudos! And we are happy to see that “Girrion” does approach... (Read More)

The Lightclan Chronicles

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We got a number of requests where to get the comics outside of europe. We are working on something to make it available to you through this Kickstarter campaign. We will make a seperate update on that topic. Until than, we've put together a video to... (Read More)

Girrion Kickstarter

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello~ today we want to support Tom Lintern’s project Girrion Book 1 The Chrysalis & the Stone Issue #2 that is already seeing the finishing line. It does only need 720€ for a successful funding. We really want to see such a great project... (Read More)

Half of the Pie

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday we have passed the 50% mark! Huzzah! That is already a great achievement. We are thinking about a thank you gift: The included PDF version of the Artbook will have some additional pages - excerpts from Book One and Two in different stages... (Read More)

Print-Set Update No.4: Marie Sann

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The artists contributing to the Print-Set so far come from France and the United Kingdom. The next artist is from our home town Berlin: Marie Sann!   She is a popular artist within the german comic and manga scene. Her career started very early... (Read More)

Print-Set Update No.3: Frank Victoria

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We get great support by our fellow artists from around the world. We are proud to announce that the incredible Frank Victoria contributes to our Print-Set! Frank is a well known concept artist. He has participated on the production design for films... (Read More)

New Rewards

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We silently added some new rewards over the weekend: You can get a T-Shirt with a Kickstarter exclusive Illustration for 120€ together with the Artbook, Print-Set etc. This reward is limited to 10 (ten). You can get a drawing of yourself ria... (Read More)

Oversized Outdoor Poster *Update*

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Except of being large and waterproof, which is awesome, there was one important information lacking regarding the oversize poster: The actual image! Here it is:  Do you like it? Tell us what you think. Kickstarter has a handy commenting tool.  (Read More)

New Video

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We just uploaded a new video. This time it’s in english. We felt like the old one did not represent us the way we are. But you can still watch it on youtube old Kickstarter Video (german)  (Read More)

First Week Follow-Up

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
funding progress Just a quick Info: There will be a follow-up on our blog every Tuesday so that you don't miss out on anything.  This week's article: lightclan-chronicles.com  (Read More)

Print-Set Update No.2: Biboun!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
A few days ago we announced that Stéphanie Hans contributes to the Print-Set by making an illustration for us. Our next artist is from France, too: It is the wonderful Fossard Christophe aka Biboun! His style is very distinct and lively which... (Read More)

Production Drawings

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update today. Here are two samples of the production drawings you receive along with the 450€ and the 600€ rewards. These are original drawings so everybody will get a different one. but you decide which size they are by choosing... (Read More)

Price Drop

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we worked on some of the reward tiers which have not been chosen, yet. The former 500€ reward dropped to 450€ and the former 800€ to only 600€! And both rewards come with an original production drawing! After getting some feedback from... (Read More)

Print-Set Update No.1

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The Print-Set has been a little mystery until now. But not anymore!We are announcing that the first Illustration will be made by our good friend and well know Marvel Illustrator Stéphanie Hans! If you don’t know her, here is a neat article about... (Read More)

Value Packs now with more Value :)

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We updated our Value Packs today. All books now come with a Print-Set. This means for 125€ you would get five books and five Print-Set and for 200€ you would get ten books and ten Print-Sets.  Speaking of Print-Sets: The Illustrations will be... (Read More)

First 24 hours - Staff Pick, great Feedback

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kickstarter staff has put us on the new & noteworthy list. "The Art of Ria" is now officially a Kickstarter Staff Pick! Huzzah, what a great start! :)   A huge Thank You to you, who backed us in the first 24 hours. This is our first... (Read More)

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