ArtOrder Invitational: The Journal art book

A project in Denver, CO by ArtOrder
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A handpicked collection of international artists, from various genres and industries, brought together to create a stunning art book.
Backers: 631
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72

Funded: $45,309 of $30,000
Dates: May 4th -> Jun 3rd (30 days)
Project By: ArtOrder
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Latest News

OFFICIALLY FUNDED!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
funded! Thank you to everyone that backed and promoted our project.  Now it is time to start the work of development! Over the course of the next two months, the artists will be completing their artworks. We will share along the way, so you can get... (Read More)

Here is what the artists have to say about The Journal.

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
 "I have wanted to work with Jon for such a long time and this project seemed like the perfect opportunity. The theme of the project is very open and the more freedom I have the more excited I am about my work." - Allen Williams  "I often will see... (Read More)

Spreading the Love

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I want to take a moment and share a couple of additional creative KickStarter projects going on right now. Both of these artists have been huge supporters of ArtOrder, and I owe them a lot... Chris Seaman has a fun KickStarter going on right now... (Read More)

Stretch Goal No.1 - Done!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Art Order's drake says hi  Oh wow, not only did we get funded, but we swooshed over our first stretch goal. We hope we'll get to add a Salon Exhibition to it as well^^  (Read More)

Last minute addition: Goñi Montes

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Spread the word! Originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico, Goñi studied at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. He then began working as a scientific illustrator for the Puerto Rico Sea Grant. With the intention of expanding to other genres, he... (Read More)

WETA is in.

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Three artists from WETA Workshop join The Journal! Without further ado, “Making great art and design comes from the freedom to explore, to not fear failure and channel your imagination and passion through great technique. This wonderful book now... (Read More)

Anna Dittmann joins the selection.

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Anna is a digital illustrator from San Francisco with a passion for portraiture, tea and ice cream. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design about a year ago and now lives and freelances in beautiful Scotland. Her work is inspired... (Read More)

Epic additions: Paul Sullivan, Terryl Whitlatch and Donato Giancola!!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Paul Sullivan joins The Journal, and showers us with his creativity Growing up in Denver, Colorado majoring in Illustration with a minor in animation, Sullivan received his BFA with honors from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. He has always... (Read More)

Meet the artist: Mark Nelson

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Mark A. Nelson’s work has appeared in countless role-playing games and comic books. The only way to describe his style is to call it carefully articulated. He attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and received his M.A. from the University of... (Read More)

(Re)Imagining lost creatures with Brynn Metheney

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Brynn specializes in creature design, fantasy illustration and visual development for film, publishing and games. Her clients include EuropaCorp, Warner Bros., Reel FX, Wizards of the Coast, Disney Publishing, Dark Horse Comics, Bethesda Softworks,... (Read More)

Creator, Mentor and Artist: Rebecca Guay

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
During her over 24 years of painting professionally, Rebecca Guay has build a formidable reputation in contemporary and pop culture art and illustration. The work focuses on emotionally charged themes that echo elements of asian art and western... (Read More)

Paul Bonner jumps in!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Share if you care! If you like fantasy art - and you have been on the internet (both of which you have, since you are here) - you have surely enjoyed at least a dozen of Paul's paintings. Born, at what seems - like the Dawn of Time now, in North... (Read More)

Tobias Kwan joins in!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Tobias Kwan is an illustrator and concept artist currently living in New York, and has worked in the entertainment industry for 7 years. His clients include Amazon, Games Workshop, Chair Entertainment, Mattel, Oakley, Ready At Dawn Studios, Riot... (Read More)

One mystery sketch gets demystified, and its by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Bastien Lecouffe Deharme is a French visual artist, illustrator, digital painter and novelist, whose work is mainly in the science-fiction, cyberpunk and dark fantasy genre. He currently lives in Portsmouth, Ohio, USA. His list of clients and... (Read More)

Samuel Araya gives us a sneak peek!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Help us spread the word! Sam's making headway as we campaign. Read his bio and testimonial about why he joined bellow. WIP on his double page spread. Samuel Araya is an artist living in the poisoned heart of South America, his work has appeared in a... (Read More)

Tony Rodriguez joins in!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Get the word out! The work of digital illustrator Tony Rodriguez infuses flat color with bold line to convey a sense of spontaneity and simplicity. Although the art is created digitally, it has the look of traditional pen and ink gestural and... (Read More)

Drew Sheneman joins in!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Help us spread the word! Drew Sheneman is a cartoonist and illustrator with more than 15 years of experience in editorial cartooning, games and children’s books.  His editorial cartoons are syndicated to hundreds of newspapers by Tribune Content... (Read More)

Meet the Artist: Mike Yamada

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Help us spread the word! Mike Yamada is a multidisciplinary problem solver with 12 years of experience across film, animated movies, games, and themed spaces. He is a Production Designer at Walt Disney Animation and the illustrator of eight... (Read More)

Beautiful Bizarre discovers The Journal!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
beautiful.bizarre is a high-end boutique print & digital contemporary art publication which showcases the work of leading & emerging artists, in various mediums including traditional, digital, sculpture and photography, in a beautifully... (Read More)

"Fantasy in the Wild" & The Journal

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Fantasy in the Wild & The Journal Critically acclaimed `Fantasy in the Wild` is an imaginative realism journey through James Gurney's process. In the course of two paintings, he transforms a townscape with magical lighting and invents a dramatic... (Read More)

Updated rewards!!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Have you seen the newest rewards? Original sketches, books signed by all the artists, even original paintings!! Looking to change your pledge? It's quite simple! Visit the project page and click the blue “Manage" button that appears next to your... (Read More)

Meet the Artist: Henrik Uldalen

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Henrik Aarrestad Uldalen (1986) is a self-taught artist whose creative production revolves around classic figurative painting, presented in a contemporary manner. Henrik explores the dark sides of life, nihilism, existentialism, longing and... (Read More)

Meet the Artist: Richard Anderson

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Richard Anderson is a senior artist working in the entertainment industry for over 10 years. Projects ranging from film, games, commercials and publishing. Clients have included: Marvel studios, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, 20th Century FOX,... (Read More)

Apology to Wylie Beckert

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
A huge ArtOrder apology goes out to Wylie Beckert for the inadvertent misspelling of her name on this mornings graphic.... I'll get it right in The Journal <blushing>  (Read More)

Meet the Artist: Wylie Beckert

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wylie Beckert is an illustrator and fine artist with a love of all things fantasy. Her work incorporates pencil line work and layers of transparent color to create illustrations defined by their darkness, whimsy, and emphasis on characters and... (Read More)

Meet The Artist: Brom & James Gurney

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
BROM Brom has lent his distinctive visions and artwork to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games, to comics and film. He is also the author of a series of award-winning illustrated horror novels: Krampus the Yule Lord, The Child... (Read More)

Meet the Artist: Alyssa Winans

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet the artist: Alyssa Winans is a San Francisco bay area freelance illustrator and game artist, as well as a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She enjoys making pastries and unusual ice cream flavors. Why Alyssa chose to participate:... (Read More)

Dave Dorman and Cory Godbey join The Journal

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
In keeping with my desire to represent a amazing cross-section of artists, industries and voices, I am honored to let you know that Dave Dorman and Corey Godbey have chosen to participate in the ArtOrder Invitational: The Journal art book and lend... (Read More)

Orlando Arocena joins The Journal

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Orlando Arocena is a Mexican-Cuban-American who enjoys delivering creative solutions for some of the world's most renowned Brands - while also pursuing his own artistic endeavors. Orlando believes that every opportunity is a chance to gain a new... (Read More)

Jean-Baptiste Monge joins the party

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I am honored to announce that Jean-Baptiste Monge has joined the ArtOrder Invitational and will be bringing his unique voice to the party. If you aren't familiar with his work, please go check out his website, and while you are at it, read about his... (Read More)

Allen Williams joins the ArtOrder Invitational art book

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Please welcome Allen to the adventure!! © Allen WIlliams  You can check out more of his work on his website - http://www.allenwilliamsstudio.com/  (Read More)

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