The Art of Eclipse: The Well and the Black Sea

A project in Yorba Linda, CA by Justin Sweet and Vance Kovacs
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The next great collaboration from some of the artistic minds behind the Narnia films, Avengers and Thor present a full color artbook.
Backers: 702
Average Pledge Per Backer: $101

Funded: $70,629 of $40,000
Dates: Dec 2nd -> Jan 12th (41 days)
Project By: Justin Sweet and Vance Kovacs
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Latest News

We're Makin' a BOOK!!!!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Because of you  we did it!! We'll be contacting all of you in the next week or so to collect some information...but for now.... THANK YOU!!!Vance & Justin  (Read More)

International Backers

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Pearls

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Down to the last 8 hours, can't believe it... My sincerest thanks for all of you who have taken the time to back our book. I promise that this book will get everything I've got.. Here's a study for what will end up being an oil painting, A spring at... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 UNLOCKED!

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it...again!...and with 12 hours to spare! 65K Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!All backers starting with the $45.00 pledge amount, receive an additional 11x11 inch print automatically. This means everyone who pledged at the 45 Tier and higher will now... (Read More)

Second stretch goal on the horizon!

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings all! A reminder that closing time is 10:00 pm tonight, Pacific standard time. Here's a little gouache painting.. One more update will be coming before the finish line. I need to get some sleep.. Justin  (Read More)

Less Than 48 Hrs Left! / On the tail of Stretch Goal #2

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers of Eclipse: The Well & The Black Sea- I can't believe 40 Days have passed since we begun. Less than 48 hours to go. This has been a incredible ride. Thanks to all you backers out there.  Stretch Goal #2We're right on the cusp of reaching... (Read More)

Open Studio Tier / 69 hours to Go!!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Final stretch here! As pledges are still fluid I wanted to highlight the Open Studio tier. If you missed out on getting a piece of original art at the lower tiers, you can still snatch 'em up here. Only, you'll get two instead of one!... (Read More)

Gnomon Event

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Gnomon Headspace event was a real nice evening. Low key and informal, we had a good discussion about our approach to art, process, Kickstarter and working as artists for the entertainment industry. Thanks for all who came out, it was great to... (Read More)

3 days, Doodles and a great time at Gnomon

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We are getting close now, three days left! There were a few inquiries about me adding more watercolors but it looks like 2 of them have been put back on the shelf for those of you who were hoping for a watercolor option. Vance and I had a... (Read More)

55K STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED! / New Image Monday / 5 Days Left

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You Did It!! 55k STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED! As I am writing this (11pm here in California) we just hit the 55k STRETCH GOAL. Thanks Brandon! (btw, looking forward to painting  your mug ;) All backers starting with the $45.00 pledge amount, will now... (Read More)

Tidepool

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Again! This combination sketch, watercolor, gouache was partly inspired by one of my all time favorite N.C. Wyeth illustrations "On the Island of Earraid"  from Robert Lewis Stevenson's "Kidnapped". I had attended Illuxcon in Allentown... (Read More)

Happy New Year and a Painting on the Easel!

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, I just want to send out my sincerest thanks for all of you who have supported Vance and I. We are down to our last week and are very excited to put this book together. I've made 3 little sketchbooks over the years called Droar 1, 2, and 3,... (Read More)

Gnomon Event 2.0

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings backers! As some of you may have found out the original Gnomon event was rescheduled. We'll be having an informal discussion about our careers, art, and Eclipse: The Well and The Black Sea. We hope everyone in the LA area will be able to... (Read More)

Getting Closer...New image from Vance

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We're back from the Christmas break and getting closer to hitting our first Stretch Goal. We're 15 days from ending with a just few more original art pieces up for grabs. If you have a blog, tweet or facebook keep sharing our... (Read More)

CHRISTMAS GIFT

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Schoolism Interview / Gnomon Event

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Schoolism InterviewBobby Chiu posted an interview  with us on his schoolism site. Check it out here: Interview with Justin & Vance Gnomon PanelThe Gnomon event didn't happen last night. Due to rain and timing issues we're rescheduling for after... (Read More)

Gnomon Live Event Tonight in Hollywood. Thursday, December 19th

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Headspace: Discussion Panel with Justin Sweet and Vance Kovacs, Thursday, December 19thLast minute announcement: Justin and myself will be in Hollywood at Gnomon School of Visual Effects. We'll be having a discussion and Q&A session about our... (Read More)

Holy Smokes! First Goal Reached, Stretch Goals, and Christmas Present!

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Seasons Greetings to all! Vance and I want to give our deepest thanks for all the support and encouragement that has helped us reach our first goal of being funded.  We also want to announce that since it is Christmas time, all of our BACKERS will... (Read More)

ADD-ONs, International Backers, & Art Reward Tiers

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've UPDATED our front page! When you've got a minute, go check it out. We've highlighted the various ART Reward tiers. We're only offering a limited amount of original art so don't wait till it's to late. Here's what's been added to our main page:... (Read More)

The First Week…

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first week into our campaign and we're 82% to reaching our initial goal. We couldn't be happier! We’re blown away by the boost given to us by you first Backers! Because of you, we were instantly featured in Kickstarter's Popular and Staff... (Read More)

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