Never Give Up!
I found this old sketch when digging around in my hard drive. I had originally come up with this whole ukiyo-e game concept back in 2008. I submitted this design to Threadless, but It never got voted in.
Discouraged, I let it get buried until this past April, when I decided to pull it out. "Threadless be damned!" I said, and just started drawing. Thanks to great fans like you, I found the support to keep it going. A thousand times, thank you!
I learned an important lesson from this expericne: I need to keep any work that I'm proud of in the moment. Chances are I'll still be proud of it in a few years. If I keep progressing, I might know what to do with the idea in the future.
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COLORING BOOK – Ukiyo-e Heroes Coloring Book PDF. Every design in the series, in black and white lines.
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ONE GICLÉE – 1 digital giclée print of your choice. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping. *Note: You can choose your specific designs soon after Sept 1, when we send the order survey.
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** WOODBLOCK PACK ** – One authentic, hand-made Japanese woodblock print of the 'Rickshaw Cart' design, plus both Chibi Heroes handmade prints. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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BENTO BOX – A little bit of everything. 1 handmade woodblock. 1 giclée print. 1 Chibi Hero print. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $20 for shipping.
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PRINT PARTY! – Visit David Bull's studio and get a lesson in printmaking! Plus, you receive 1 of our main woodblock prints, and both Chibi Heroes prints. (Transportation to Ome City, Tokyo, not included.) Various dates available.
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SIX GICLÉES – 6 digital giclée prints of your choice. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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SEVEN GICLÉES – 7 digital giclée prints of your choice. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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SEVEN GICLÉES + DOUBLE CHIBI - 7 digital giclée prints of your choice, plus BOTH Chibi Heroes handmade prints. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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DOUBLE WOODBLOCK! – 2 handmade woodblock prints. You can specify design choices in our September 1 survey. Double up on one design, or get one of each.
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TEN GICLÉES – 10 digital giclée prints of your choice. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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TEN GICLÉES + DOUBLE CHIBI - 10 digital giclée prints of your choice, plus BOTH Chibi Heroes handmade prints. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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TRIPLE WOODBLOCK! – 3 handmade woodblock prints. You can specify design choices in our September 1 survey. Get multiples of one design, or mix and match. *note: Delivery dates will vary based on what designs you order.
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THE COMPLETE GICLÉE SET – Giclée prints of every design in the Ukiyo-e Heroes collection! $50 off the usual price! SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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THE COMPLETE GICLÉE SET + DOUBLE CHIBI - Giclée prints of every design in the Ukiyo-e Heroes collection, plus BOTH Chibi Heroes handmade prints. $50 off the usual price! SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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FOUR WOODBLOCKS! – 4 handmade woodblock prints. You can specify design choices in our September 1 survey. Get multiples of one design, or mix and match. *Note: Delivery dates may be be later than December, based on what designs you order.
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THE RONIN RAID: THE COMPLETE GICLÉE SET + DOUBLE CHIBI + ONE WOODBLOCK PRINT – Giclée prints of every design in the Ukiyo-e Heroes collection, plus BOTH Chibi Heroes handmade prints, and one woodblock. $50 off the usual price! SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $15 for shipping.
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FIVE WOODBLOCKS! – 5 handmade woodblock prints. You can specify design choices in our September 1 survey. Get multiples of one design, or mix and match. SHIPS FREE IN THE USA. For international orders, please add $15. *Note: Delivery dates may be later than December, based on what designs you order.
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WHOLESALE PACK A – 25 giclée prints of your choice, for resale at your own shop. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $50 for shipping.
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SIX WOODBLOCKS! – 6 handmade woodblock prints. You can specify design choices in our September 1 survey. Get multiples of one design, or mix and match. SHIPS FREE IN THE USA. For international orders, please add $15. *Note: Delivery dates may be later than December, based on what designs you order.
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SEVEN WOODBLOCKS! – 7 handmade woodblock prints. You can specify design choices in our September 1 survey. Get multiples of one design, or mix and match. SHIPS FREE IN THE USA. For international orders, please add $15. *Note: Delivery dates may be later than December, based on what designs you order.
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WHOLESALE PACK B – 10 of our handmade woodblock prints. SHIPS FREE IN USA. For international orders, please add $50 for shipping.
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Comments
Creator Anne Belov on August 13, 2012
truer words were never spoken. If you feel deeply that an idea is a good one, don't throw it away,just because someone rejects it. It certainly proved true for J. K. Rowling. She was rejected about 12 times before the first "Harry Potter" manuscript was accepted.
Creator mythidiot on August 13, 2012
That bomb-om is the coolest thing I've seen all day.
Creator Susan Chivers on August 13, 2012
Obviously, you are exactly right! There is never anyone more critical of their art than the artist themselves (speaking from personal experience lol). I think with time, you can stand back and truly appreciate the inspiration and beauty - am so very glad this is what happened to you. Look where you are now! lol Am so happy to find your project and be part of this wonderful encouraging crowd.
Creator Alia Thabit on August 13, 2012
That's going to be a totally awesome game. Good for you!
Creator Robin Farley on August 13, 2012
I'm glad you didn't give up and am thoroughly enjoying the experience of participating in this kickstarter.
Creator Bronwyn Berman on August 13, 2012
great to see the development of your work, thanks.
Creator Jake on August 13, 2012
inspires sort of a "never give up" story. awesome work :)
Creator Christopher Goodno on August 13, 2012
Great ideas always blossom from simple beginnings.