IONIC Sketchbook 2019

A project in Atlanta, GA by John Grello
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100+ page coffee table book full of sketches, studies, and scribbles.
Backers: 379
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $14,193 of $10,000
Dates: Jun 4th -> Aug 3rd (60 days)
Project By: John Grello
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Latest News

Final Cover!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Final Book Cover Presenting the final book cover! hope you all like it... the Dark background is to approximate the paper color. All but the sponsor pages are done!   (Read More)

Work Update...

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This week I... Finished up formatting all available pages ( Still waiting to start the sponsor pages after the deadline ) Worked more on the video tutorial script and process. Worked on organizing and getting together the digital rewards package. ... (Read More)

All most done reformatting!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I'm currently done reformatting up to page 89! and finishing up pages 90-95 this week. With that said the last pages I need to do are pages 96-100 which are the sponsor pages.  Sponsors... I will be getting in contact with the 5 of you after the... (Read More)

Video Tutorial Outline

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
 Here is the current outline for the video... let me know what you think! Keep in mind I'm trying to keep the scope of this video rather focused. Perhaps in the future I can do a more comprehensive series of videos to do deep dives into these and... (Read More)

100% Funded!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are currently 100%+ funded! I'd just like to thank all my supports for helping me make this project happen. I wasn't sure there would be enough interest in this project... but I was all kinds of wrong. Humbled and thankful! My next steps will be... (Read More)

Video Tutorial - Call for Questions

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Supporters! I'd like to ask all of you who backed the video tutorial, for questions you'd like me to answer in the video. What kind of things do you struggle with? I really want to make a video geared towards what people want to know. Please... (Read More)

Twitch Stream Result!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a video from one of my recent Twitch streams promoting the book! hope you enjoy!  (Read More)

New Tiers added!

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi supporters! So now that we are coming upon the half way mark... its time to start sweetening the pot! I've added 3 new Tiers of rewards; Learning Package, Learning Package Plus, and the Sponsor Package!  I've had a few requests for some tutorial... (Read More)

Live on Twitch tomorrow @ 1pm EST

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Come join me for some live drawing! https://www.twitch.tv/ionicart  (Read More)

An article about the Artist

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who are interested on the artist... here is an Interview I did awhile back. More to come soon!  http://www.voxgroovy.is/archives/12834   (Read More)

Hard at work reformating!

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey supports! I've been hard at work reviewing the printers proof and making tweaks to page layouts and color adjustments. Its looking really good! I hope to have all the pages done in the next month.  Also I will be trying to do another Twitch... (Read More)

Live on Twitch June 22!

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are doing great supporters! The project is currently at 57% and steadily increasing... I will be live on twitch this Saturday to promote the book some more. If you'd like to come hang out, I'd be happy to have ya! https://www.twitch.tv/ionicart  (Read More)

New milestone! 50% funded!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we hit another milestone ladies and gents... we are now at 50% and keeping with sharing a new page for milestones... here is todays!  (Read More)

June 15 Twitch stream!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
If you missed the twitch stream today... here is the result. Hope you enjoy! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

The prototype is done!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The prototype is done! Other than a few of the pages getting flipped with the numbers on the wrong side and needing to adjust some pages for the binding crease, its looking great... the pages are crisp and nice! Really going for the sketchbook feel... (Read More)

Twitch Live art session in 30 mins

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.twitch.tv/ionicart Live streaming on twitch in 30 mins! click the image to join me.  (Read More)

Live drawing session June 15!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Come join me Saturday, June 15th at 12:00pm EST for a live drawing session! I'll be live streaming on twitch to promote my Sketchbook.  https://www.twitch.tv/ionicart   (Read More)

Russia and Philippines added!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Russia and the Philippines have been added to the shipping locations!  (Read More)

33% milestone! and another preview page!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to take the time to say thanks for getting me to 33% in just a few days... I'm pretty amazed... here is another preview for the milestone.  (Read More)

Malaysia and Vietnam added!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Added Malasyia and Vietnam to the shipping location for the book!  (Read More)

Australia Added!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
So Kickstarter is kicking me an error every time I try to add other locations at the moment... hopefully this is resolved soon... but before it stopped working I was able to get Australia added to the shipping locations.  (Read More)

Expanding shipping areas...

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been getting a ton of messages from people not represented in the shipping locations... I will be looking into expanding the shipping areas based on request today... Australia, Vietnam, Spain, and  Malaysia to name a few. If you are interested... (Read More)

In talks with printer for a prototype!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I received a reply on my inquiry to get a prototype of the book made... He said he'll get a quote to me ASAP.  Super excited to see and share it.  (Read More)

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