Ballpoint Beauties by Frank Cho

A project in Santa Cruz, CA by Flesk Publications
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This art book reveals Frank Cho’s ballpoint pen technique with step-by-step breakdowns and commentary.
Backers: 3194
Average Pledge Per Backer: $70

Funded: $224,037 of $15,000
Dates: Oct 16th -> Nov 15th (31 days)
Project By: Flesk Publications
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Latest News

Stretch Goal #6 Unlocked! Postcard Set Signed by Frank Cho!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, You've done it! The 6th and final stretch goal has been unlocked! Now, everyone who has pledged $20 or more will receive the free bonus postcard set of 7 that will come in a specially designed envelope that Frank will sign. That's right,... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #5 Unlocked! Slipcase Added to the Deluxe Signed Book!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, That was fast! Both of the new original art tiers that we posted today were snatched up within minutes. Thanks so much to the two people who picked them up. Their pledges pushed us past the $190K mark and unlocked the 5th stretch goal. We... (Read More)

Two New Original Art Tiers Available!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all, We've just added two new original art tiers to the campaign. There's "Rose" which Frank finished last night, and a classic piece of Brandy titled "Brandy Float Pen Art."  Thanks again! John  (Read More)

Stretch Goal #4 is Unlocked! Bonus Postcard Set Upgraded!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all, Fantastic! Our Stretch goal #4 is unlocked! We are upgrading the bonus postcard set to 7 and increasing the size of them to 5 x 7"! This is free for everyone who pledges $20 or more. We're now looking at stretch goal #5. If we hit the $190K... (Read More)

New Original Art Tier! Book Update!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all, We've added a new original art tier to the campaign! "Woman with Drapery" is the latest piece completed by Frank for the book. Frank is currently working on two more pieces at the moment, plus a series of instruction pages showing various... (Read More)

Three New Stretch Goals Announced! Postcards Upgrade and Deluxe Slipcase!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone, We have three new stretch goals to announce! Stretch Goal #4 -- Postcard Set Upgrade! If we hit $175K we will add two more postcards to the free bonus postcard set. Instead of 5 postcards you will get a set of 7. Also, we will... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3 Unlocked! Bonus 16 Pages Added to Book!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone, I’d like to welcome those who joined us since the last update. We greatly appreciate you being a part of this campaign. Stretch Goal #3 is Unlocked! Ballpoint Beauties is now 120 Pages! Stretch goal #3 has been unlocked! Thank you! We... (Read More)

Frank Cho Ballpoint Pen Video Clip

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hi all, Today is a short and sweet update. We've put together another short video showing Frank working on one of the pieces that will be... (Read More)

New Original Art Tier Coming on Wednesday at 10:00am PST!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, A new Frank Cho original art tier will go live tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:00am PST. The above sample is a detail. I'll reveal the full piece piece tomorrow. Thanks again everyone! John  (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 Unlocked! French Flaps Added to PB Edition! Announcing Stretch Goal #3!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all, Stretch Goal #2 Unlocked! French flaps are now added to the paperback edition. Thanks to your ongoing support you have unlocked the second stretch goal this morning! We are adding the French flaps to the paperback book cover. (Please see... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 Unlocked! Two Gatefolds Added! Announcing Stretch Goal #2!

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone, Wow! You all keep surprising us! We blew past the first stretch goal which unlocks the two gatefolds. We are now adding these extra 8 pages to the book to increase the page count from 96 pages to 108. Frank has started working on two... (Read More)

Thank You! Stretch Goal! New Original Art Tier Coming! Video!

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hello, everyone, From Frank: Wow. What a crazy 24 hours it has been! I'm completely stunned and humbled by the overwhelming support for my... (Read More)

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