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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 18, 2012.

P. Craig Russell's Guide to Graphic Storytelling Volume 2 is coming soon!

Update #59 · Dec 3, 2012 · comment

Wayne is putting the finishing touches on Volume 2 and the DVD will be sent out for a proof next week. If everything comes back okay, we'll "throw the lever" and put in an order for the discs!

Volume 2 is jam-packed with wall-to-wall lesson videos, featuring Craig's examinations of sequences from FABLES: A DELICATE BALANCE, THE SPIRIT: ART WALK, TALES OF THE SLAYERS: PRESUMPTION, ONE LIFE--FURNISHED IN EARLY MOORCOCK, ELRIC: STORMBRINGER, CORALINE and SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS. Almost 60 minutes is devoted to DREAM HUNTERS alone, so it's safe to say that these lessons are even more in-depth than our Volume 1 videos.

Stay tuned for the final cover art--we're just about there!

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Got Sandman?

Update #58 · Oct 4, 2012 · comment

A behind-the-scenes pic from today's Graphic Storytelling Vol. 2 shoot. Craig puts up pages for a lesson that examines a 6-page sequence from Sandman: The Dream Hunters. The last two pages were accidentally put up out of order, but we caught the mistake right before the cameras rolled.

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Siegfried - A Sound in the Forest

Update #57 · Oct 3, 2012 · comment

An original piece that was created specifically for one of our "Original Art Pledge Package" backers. 

We're working on the Volume 2 DVD right now and everything is still on track for a late December release. Stay tuned for more updates!

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The Dog Days of Summer

Update #56 · Aug 7, 2012 · comment

We hoped to be shooting the Series 2 videos by now, but it's just been too darn hot! 

Wayne wants to throw a lot more light at Craig this time (he thought that PCR looked a little underlit in the first videos), so we have to wait a few weeks for it to cool off. The last thing we want to happen is for Craig to have a heat stroke because of those scorching video lights!

Everyone have a great August—we'll be back in early September with updates, pics from the shoots and more.  : )

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Sending Out Our Thanks (With A Big Sandman)

Update #55 · Jul 17, 2012 · comment

For our final Series 2 campaign reminder, we've decided to upload the full version of the Sandman: The Dream Hunters panel that we've been using for our thumbnail image. 

We've more than made our goal and the extra funds will allow Wayne to spend more time on the production of the lesson videos and DVD bonus features (the lessons alone will cover over twice as much material as Series 1). 

Thank you to everyone for your patience, support and for helping to spread the word!

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    The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, which features all of the web lessons PLUS additional DVD-exclusive lesson videos and DVD-exclusive bonus features. Outside of the United States, please add $8 for shipping.

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    The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, plus the Graphic Storytelling Series 2 Study Guide—which features 11" by 17" b&w reproductions of the original pages used in the Series 2 lesson videos. Outside of the United States, please add $15 for shipping.

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    The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 1 DVD, The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, plus the signed & limited Series 2 Study Guide—which features 11" by 17" b&w reproductions of the original pages used in the Series 2 lesson videos. Outside of the United States, please add $18 for shipping.

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    The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 1 DVD, The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, the signed & limited Series 2 Study Guide (which features 11" by 17" b&w reproductions of the original pages used in the Series 2 lesson videos--as of now approximately 45 pages), PLUS the 18 page Series 1 Study Guide. Outside of the United States, please add $20 for shipping.

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    The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, plus a beautiful Elric fine art Giclée print personally signed by P. Craig Russell. The print's image area is approximately 12″ high x 12″ wide with a 2″ border on all sides. Total print size (with the borders) is approximately 16″ high x 16″ wide. This fine art Giclée is printed with archival UltraChrome inks on 100% cotton acid-free rag paper. Outside of the United States, please add $25 for shipping.

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    The Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, the Series 2 Study Guide, the Elric fine art Giclée print personally signed by P. Craig Russell, plus a “SPECIAL THANKS TO” credit with YOUR NAME in the final credit roll (end credits) of the Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD!

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    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER DELUXE PLEDGE PACKAGE! Backers get 3 copies of the Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, the signed & limited Series 2 Study Guide, the Elric fine art Giclée print personally signed by P. Craig Russell, plus an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit during the opening titles of the Series 2 DVD, on the outer DVD packaging, and in the opening credits of EACH and EVERY segment of the Series 2 web videos!

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    AN EVENING WITH P. CRAIG RUSSELL DELUXE PLEDGE PACKAGE! Backers get the Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 1 and 2 DVDs, the signed & limited Series 2 Study Guide, the Elric fine art Giclée print personally signed by P. Craig Russell, plus AN EVENING WITH P. CRAIG RUSSELL—at the artist's home! Backers will begin the evening with a pre-dinner party in Craig’s art gallery—enjoy refreshments and conversation in the midst of great original works by Burne Hogarth, Chester Gould, Wally Wood, Mike Mignola and Barry Smith. This will be followed by a beautiful sit-down dinner, prepared by P. Craig Russell himself, who will be seated at the head of the table. After dessert, backers will be the special guests at a piano musicale performed in the artist’s living room. If you think that Craig can draw . . . wait until you hear him play! PORTIONS OF THE EVENING WILL BE FILMED FOR A SEGMENT OF THE SERIES 2 DVD! That's right, in addition to backing this project, you will also be APPEARING in it! Backers are responsible for their own travel, lodging and related costs. This amazing event will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Kent, Ohio. Please keep in mind that this pledge is non-refundable, so be certain that you can make it here on that date in time for the evening's festivities.

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    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DELUXE PLEDGE PACKAGE! Backers get 5 copies of the Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 2 DVD, the signed & limited Series 2 Study Guide, the Elric fine art Giclée print personally signed by P. Craig Russell, plus an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit during the opening titles of the Series 2 DVD, on the outer DVD packaging, and in the opening credits of EACH and EVERY segment of the Series 2 web videos!

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    ORIGINAL ART DELUXE PLEDGE PACKAGE! Backers get the Guide to Graphic Storytelling Series 1 and 2 DVDs, the signed & numbered Series 2 Study Guide, the Elric fine art Giclée print personally signed by P. Craig Russell, plus an ORIGINAL 11 by 17” black and white illustration by P. Craig Russell! Craig will do a single character illustration of your choice of the following: Killraven, Batman, Conan, Elric, Siegfried (from The Ring of the Nibelung), Doctor Strange or The Sandman—or you can allow Craig to choose the character and/or subject (which we heartily recommend). Craig does not accept commissions, so this is a rare chance to get an amazing piece of original comic art. A sample of the type of piece that Craig will do is pictured under the "About This Project" section. Expected delivery will be by December, 2012--just in time for Christmas!

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