CELTIC FAERIES - Deluxe Edition Book by Jean-Baptiste MONGE
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A colorful book about Celtic creatures and legends, painted and written by one of the greatest illustrators of this generation.
Backers: 1182
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136 CAD
Funded: $160,892 CAD of $25,000 CAD
Dates: May 10th -> Jun 11th (32 days)
Project By: Jean-Baptiste Monge
Backers: 1182
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136 CAD
Funded: $160,892 CAD of $25,000 CAD
Dates: May 10th -> Jun 11th (32 days)
Project By: Jean-Baptiste Monge
$160,892 CAD
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 11 @ 23:01 -0400 GMT
643%
of goal
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Latest News
Stretch Goal #10: WE BELIEVE! 
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Because a Picture talks better than words!! Shake some Coconuts, honk some horns, get bonkers and wild !! We can do it !! (Read More)
Happy Birthday!
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters! Almost the end of this Fantastic Journey by your side! A huge thank you for this amazing experience.I wanted to share with you this old picture of Jean-Baptiste 44 years ago.Today Jean-Baptiste is 45 !! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... (Read More)
Meet the Lovers of Kensington
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you Know... The Spirits of the Air The Lovers of KensingtonThe sky was particularly clear that night. The fog had lifted to reveal a perfect disk of bronze, an enchantress moon that lit up the night and bathed in its golden halo the darkest... (Read More)
So much to celebrate!
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh Boy! we are 1000 backers to follow the project!Congratulations Alena from Czech Republic you are our 1000th supporter and we are happy to offer you a free 8.5x11in print of your choice in our shop :) HUZZAH! We have unlocked Stretch #9 !! How... (Read More)
Work in Progress - Knocker
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning ! Click on the picture: You will be able to see a step by step in pictures of this little Knocker. We hope being able to offer the video process one of these days. The knockers are the little folks who lives in the mine you will be able... (Read More)
Meet The HobGoblin - Little Master-Mice
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you know... Solitary Fays and House Spirits ? The Curfew Tower HobgoblinLong, long ago there lived a Hobgoblin in Curfew Tower who went by the name of Little Master-Mice. The house-proud creature had made a cozy little nest for himself in the... (Read More)
Som insights and love!
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters!This is almost the end of this Great Adventure with you Guys and we can tell you that on our side the experience has been fantastic and vivid. Reading everyday your kind emails and comments always full of positive thoughts, breaking... (Read More)
Daily sketch!
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!What about starting the afternoon with sketch?! Mar'Motte, this one is for you!! We didn't speed up the video, real time process just to enjoy! Cheers ! (Read More)
Interview with Creative Talent Network
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Evening Everyone!!We thought it would be nice to share the INTERVIEW with the Creative Talent Network community with you Guys. If you want to know more about Jean-Baptiste, his bond with the Celtic Folklore, his working tools, his inspirations,... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #8 is UNLOCKED!
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Guys! Just to let you know that all our efforts and yours together, sharing and loud noise on the campaign, is very efficient ! Can you believe that! We all have the Jigsaw puzzle now, from those who pledged $1 to those who contributed more. This... (Read More)
Meet The Sidhe - The People of Peace
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you know... Benevolent Spirits & Trooping Fairies ? The SidheThe Irish Sidhe, also known as Shi, Daoine Sidhe, Aes Sidhe, Daoine Mait, and Sith or Sleagh Maith in Scotland, are rather peaceful Faerie folk, though one should take great care to... (Read More)
Dunlee is working! Puzzles are coming!
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is so exciting!!We couldn't resist and had to share this with you! Have a look on what we are working right now for the Jigsaw App. We hope we can go further and get Stretch Goal #7!! (Read More)
Meet Binabick the Clean One!
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you know... House Spirits: Abbey Lubbers & Buttery Spirits ? Binabick the Clean OneBinabick had made the cellar of Kelso Abbey in Scotland his home. He claimed that was where he’d found the greatest inspiration for his eminently serious,... (Read More)
The Vengeance of the Pixie!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Take a look at the speed video process of Jean-Baptiste! For someone who doesn't draw like me and who just looks upon an artist's shoulder, sometimes it seems that it is really his regular speed! This is how the Magic works, isn't it! This time it... (Read More)
Fabulous! Stretch Goal #7 unlocked
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing!We just break Stretch Goal #6, The book will have now 144 pages! Just WOW!! Here is Stretch Goal #7!! For Kids, Adults, for everyone who wants to have fun, this app will open your brain to the impossible and we hope you will have hours of... (Read More)
Special mentions for all my Mates doing these days a Crowdfunding Campaign
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We can tell how hard it is to promote and spread the words without being too much stalkers ! We never learnt how to be marketing guys we just know how to draw and self promoting is not the easy part. We don't have the brain for and we are clumsy... (Read More)
Who is Seanair Beag Dara?
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN CELBRIDGEThe Goblins lied! This delicious ale wasn’t created by a Goblin, reports Pat O'Maley, manager of The Joyful Cluricaun pub in Killadoon, it comes from a Leprechaun called Seanair Beag Dara.* It turns out he sold... (Read More)
Colo-Digital Painting
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everybody! Jean-Baptiste and I are still moving on the layout of the book Celtic FAERIES and we thought it could interesting to record one of his colourization - just for you to have a look upon his shoulder again! We hope you'll have some fun... (Read More)
Dig Dig Dig!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome back in Jean-Baptiste Studio. We continue to dig in his portfolio and discover together a tiny part of his sketches! First part of this documentary over there: Link (Read More)
Next Rewards!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters!We can't stop saying that it is outstanding and that and we are almost half-way to Stretch Goal #5! A Tiny bell and a free print might join your parcel soon!! It is going to be AWESOME! Stretch Goal #5 What do we have for you next?... (Read More)
Keep working in the Good Mood
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I tell you, we don't mess with the typography rules ! JB and Julien - Mercenaries sailing across the wild pages of Celtic FAERIES (Read More)
A bit of Craziness!
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everybody! Jean-Baptiste has decided to let the possibility to someone to acquire this one-of-a-kind red Moleskine sketchbook of his. He has filled it during the Winter 2014-2015 with people he saw in the metro or in waiting rooms and also... (Read More)
Sketching a Sketch in a Sketchbook!
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday I had the incredible surprise to see a long time Friend knocking at my door. I was so focus on the work that I first didn't recognize him! Michel, my buddy from Brittany in France, my graphic designer for almost all my books, just here in... (Read More)
Everything is possible!
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS!JEE! It's been 15 days that we are all together on this great Journey and so much has happened and so much can happen! Everything is possible! With Margo we are deeply honored to see that so many of you follow and believe in... (Read More)
Enter the Secret Kingdom
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning Everyone!It is time to dive deeply in the invisible lands, where Darkness and Light are like one. It is time to clap in your hands and say loudly that you're believing in Fairies. Join the magic jig of the Daoine Sidhe, celebrating the... (Read More)
HERE COMES STRETCH GOAL #3!
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This is so OUTSTANDING!!THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR THIS HUGE SUPPORT! With Jean-Baptiste we thought about a new Stretch Goal and it seemed obvious to us to reward the book and you of more pages. We have already some great ideas for the pages:... (Read More)
NEW BEAUTIFUL SKETCHS!
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello dear SUPPORTERS!Some of you asked to have the chance to see more Sketchs of Jean-Baptiste in the rewards. We hope you will find your Happiness in this new selection! Jean-Baptiste and I did a little video yesterday showing some of them so... (Read More)
Treasures and Treats
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
JB is welcoming you in his Studio and digs some Treasures and Treats just for your eyes! Sorry for our terrible French accent >.< !!! (Read More)
The Snail Express Rewarded on Artstation!
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
What a good surprise today to discover that Jean-Baptiste's Submission on the 2D Character Design Art Challenge on Artstation won the 1st place!The Journey, that was the subject of the challenge, started 2 months ago. "This piece has been a big... (Read More)
Let's introduce Shelun Dean O'Hara!
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Some like it with deep golden hues, some like it with a strong peat smoked scent brought by the mountain waters from the Islay Island, some others in another Green Island will even prefer to call it Whiskey! Whatever the flavour and the bouquet,... (Read More)
A Saturday Evening with Régis Loisel
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I spent a great evening with one of my good friend and amazing artist Régis Loisel. Have a good WE Guys! http://www.jbmonge.com/#!R%C3%A9gis-Loisel-His-Mickey-Mouse/c2548/5741cd210cf2e2c9bd4ef244 Régis loisel and I talking and laughing on his new... (Read More)
Enter JB's Den!
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! Enter the studio of JB during the process of creation of "A Dickens Kobold"! Make yourself at home and have a look! Warning: this video can be contagious!! (Read More)
Beautiful Day for Sketching!
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! Jean-Baptiste did this afternoon a hand-pencil drawing in a book for one of the 3 winners of the contest. I thought it would be nice to share it with you! Goblins are his favorite characters and I'm still astonished to see how... (Read More)
Breaking News!
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
According to our marketing guy Mr. Penny Fairybank, Leprechaun from father to son, we should reach Stretch Goal #2 very soon (see chart below)! He has great expectations that we also blow up the ceiling for our Campaign in short time! He saw this... (Read More)
Where do you come from?
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Guys This morning Margo had the great idea to collect and write on a map all the countries and states (when it was noticed): How cool is that!! This is FREAKING AWESOME :) PS- the tiny blue pin: it's us with Margo!! Hi there!! (Read More)
Kickstarter LIMITED Edition!
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Dear SUPPORTERS! An AWESOME news to share with you today: Celtic FAERIES, for the very 1st time in ENGLISH, will be a Kickstarter LIMITED EDITION, ink-stamped designed for the occasion, signed and numbered to the exact number of the people who... (Read More)
inch or/and cm!
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters!We have been notified that we completely got confused with the size of our original size! This is totally true! We have fixed the size of the paintings that are still available and wanted to send our sincere apologies for this... (Read More)
PDF readers! we heard you!
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I know many of you will be interested with this new GREAT Reward!! Thank you my Friends to believe in this project! We're listening to you and we're trying to adapt to everyone! CHEERS! The Goblin's WAY Team!! (Read More)
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU THREE!! YOU WON A SIGNED AND DEDICATED SKETCHBOOK!!THIS AWESOME!! The 1st week of our campaign is almost done, but you are still so many to join us! This is Fantastic! We hope you will enjoy the new stretch goal! Take care you... (Read More)
Stretch Goal N°02 READY!
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Fantastic we have reached Stretch Goal #1 so we thought with Margo that you could enjoy this new one! Everyone at the end will have the possibility to choose which cover they prefer! Dunlee Darnan or Titania! Hard choice!! Margo prefers Titania and... (Read More)
Everyday is Monday!
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
HARD WORKING SESSION TODAY!Sneak pic to of what is going on right now at the studio: intense brainstorm and layout adjustment with our awesome Graphic Designer, fantastic team mate, Julien Alday. You can't notice but I assure you that heads are... (Read More)
Shipping Memo!
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Sunday Everyone!This is absolutely JAW-DROPPING!! It's been 5 days we have started the campaign and it is still increasing! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT!! Tomorrow we do the LUCKY DRAW for the contest so keep on sharing the kickstarter page and... (Read More)
New Illustration Rewards
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Check the new rewards we have posted today, it might interest you: Are you going to fall for the pretty Dandelion, May Fae, Pansy, Poppy, Rose or for the gentle Goblin with his Fellow bird! All Pencil Illustrations on papers, we hope they will find a... (Read More)
CONTEST: WIN 3 SKETCHBOOKS!!
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG! in waiting for the Stretch Goal #2 Jean-Baptiste has decided to offer 3 sketchbooks to 3 different people!Rules: SHARE the kickstarter page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1355760824/celtic-faeries-deluxe-edition-book-by-jean-baptist with... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 in progress
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The stretch Goal #1 has been a great success !! HUZZAH!!We are so happy to have now the wonderful and so elegant gilded edge pages for this beautiful book! We are waiting for quotation from our friend Jon Schindehette from... (Read More)
Message pour lecteurs Français!! IMPORTANT
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Bonjour À Toutes et à Tous! Ce qui suit est important!Nous préférons être sûrs que tout le monde l'a lu au moins une fois. Nous avions écrit sur le blog peu de temps avant le lancement cet article:... (Read More)
Strech Goal N°01 will be such a nice option!
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The spread is getting wider and wider! THANK YOU so much for that! Here is an AMAZING 1ST STRETCH GOAL : Everyone who pledged for a book can have it if we reach this step!! I can already tell you that the 2nd stretch I'm preparing will be AWESOME!... (Read More)
HUZZAH!!
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Woow! This is just terrific! Big thanks to all of you for helping us to make this dream a reality! We are working on cool stretch goals right now to propose you soon. Meanwhile keep on sharing and spread the word! The more we are the more we can have... (Read More)
1st DAY! AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!!
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
An incredible night that I spent with Guillermo del Toro, having dinner and above all talking about Art and Illustrations. As you know he will write few introduction words for my book. A crazy support and above all a true meeting. The 1st day is over... (Read More)
Few mistakes
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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AMAZING !!!
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just Launched the campaign yesterday evening very late and we can't believe how far we already are ! A big thank you to all of YOU your just AMAZING !!! BEST and LOVE JB & Margo xoxo (Read More)
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