tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067401832870646942024-03-13T21:45:53.262-07:00Vivid Creations with Dave and LizWelcome to Dave and Liz's blog! If you're interested in what we're thinking as we're making Dreamkeepers, running Vivid Publishing and enjoy the postings!Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.comBlogger628125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-16882441108779208042021-11-22T14:51:00.000-08:002021-11-22T14:51:10.443-08:00<p> A Guide To The Indigo Flourish Figurine Assembly</p><p>The point of this guide is primarily to help identify which pieces of the model go together.</p><p>We are taking these:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WBPbzHF1_ic/YJyjvOT9dpI/AAAAAAAAjJs/bUIUT2CvIDMYvG-ymI97TLPaLmOmDoH8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s892/photo_2021-05-07_16-49-00.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="892" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WBPbzHF1_ic/YJyjvOT9dpI/AAAAAAAAjJs/bUIUT2CvIDMYvG-ymI97TLPaLmOmDoH8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-07_16-49-00.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And building this: (the original drawing that inspired the sculpture)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRV5i4VEkWo/YJyj7weXY_I/AAAAAAAAjJw/JzGT3AGlshoC1O05fSbNlooElDtfWM_TACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/artifact%2Bscan0006%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRV5i4VEkWo/YJyj7weXY_I/AAAAAAAAjJw/JzGT3AGlshoC1O05fSbNlooElDtfWM_TACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/artifact%2Bscan0006%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The pieces included in the kit, as well as the super glue, the glue gun with sticks, and the clear base, should be all you need to complete the model. That said, there are a few tricks I used to complete it, such as using a glue gun to glue the tails on which I highly recommend you use for durability's sake, a cup and plate to hold pieces while drying, and paints to make the model more lifelike.</p><p>If you plan on painting your model, please visit the painting Indigo blog prior to assembly. </p><p>This assembly instruction blog is going to pretend you don't plan on painting the set. I did a white primer on this model to show the shaping better, after it was done.</p><p>The ending result will look like this: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_rZH3Mph58s/YZvsq0KESHI/AAAAAAAAn0Q/jfHjsDn74VUuJfWO-Gt7FfiErkKTuyeXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_rZH3Mph58s/YZvsq0KESHI/AAAAAAAAn0Q/jfHjsDn74VUuJfWO-Gt7FfiErkKTuyeXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-35.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5TYOU64UBi0/YZvsq_AwlhI/AAAAAAAAn0M/KRf6-iihvN0CkzJe8e20Nwwq_OhBr7xdACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-49.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5TYOU64UBi0/YZvsq_AwlhI/AAAAAAAAn0M/KRf6-iihvN0CkzJe8e20Nwwq_OhBr7xdACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-49.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>So let's begin!<div>The best part about these pieces is how snug they fit when properly attached. I practiced attaching each piece prior to final gluing to fully understand how the figures are set. There's the top figure, Indi, and the bottom figure, Digo, who make up the Indigo twins. Digo's torso has a peg that attaches the hips while Indi's torso is smooth. </div><div><br /></div><div> (The back of Digo, her torso has the shoulders closer together to support)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aAK65oIOBEI/YJynj2Rr2OI/AAAAAAAAjKQ/ZkfLfUcjLkEvDwXmojW3PJIntZPhqjcPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s616/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-54%2B%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="496" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aAK65oIOBEI/YJynj2Rr2OI/AAAAAAAAjKQ/ZkfLfUcjLkEvDwXmojW3PJIntZPhqjcPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-54%2B%252820%2529.jpg" /></a></div>(Indi's torso has shoulders more spread apart for the upper arm gesture)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GSh34P1PS_Y/YJynj0XXoUI/AAAAAAAAjKM/E9pwteyZJWw3Gs9_tpZH1nTBkBRFeoorgCLcBGAsYHQ/s716/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-54.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="716" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GSh34P1PS_Y/YJynj0XXoUI/AAAAAAAAjKM/E9pwteyZJWw3Gs9_tpZH1nTBkBRFeoorgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-54.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Indi's arm flourish looks like this:</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmwXoV1yQc8/YJyo4znp_xI/AAAAAAAAjKY/o_xNm_gnPgEBf5BY8Dw1aury-FnCg5S3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo%2B04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmwXoV1yQc8/YJyo4znp_xI/AAAAAAAAjKY/o_xNm_gnPgEBf5BY8Dw1aury-FnCg5S3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo%2B04.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Digo's arms are folded to support her weight look like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yK71ALdNzkw/YJyqqyU7uVI/AAAAAAAAjK8/pJM3qh9dvqcrdaLQFfR2o2XKJc4nc8ErwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-35%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yK71ALdNzkw/YJyqqyU7uVI/AAAAAAAAjK8/pJM3qh9dvqcrdaLQFfR2o2XKJc4nc8ErwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-35%2B%25284%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The legs: each character has a bent leg and a long leg. The long legs extend down and off of the base. Indi isn't going to stand on her own weight. We'll look at the connecting point later.<div>Indi's assembly:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jsYkKA-wW4g/YJysOlfACHI/AAAAAAAAjLI/acBZF07H4VA_Bn9JxWQMW_Xum_g_qUpkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2608/Indy%2Bleg%2Bassist.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="2608" height="296" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jsYkKA-wW4g/YJysOlfACHI/AAAAAAAAjLI/acBZF07H4VA_Bn9JxWQMW_Xum_g_qUpkgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h296/Indy%2Bleg%2Bassist.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Digo will be a little wobbly unless she's kneeling on the base. </div><div>Digo's assembly:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7JOadugndwk/YJytoE9C_VI/AAAAAAAAjLQ/3DSrK48daUAf7xKqAB4hijLpDVqKLUFRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1155/digo%2Bleg%2Bset.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="944" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7JOadugndwk/YJytoE9C_VI/AAAAAAAAjLQ/3DSrK48daUAf7xKqAB4hijLpDVqKLUFRQCLcBGAsYHQ/w525-h640/digo%2Bleg%2Bset.jpg" width="525" /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">**If you plan on painting, this is the last chance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Assembly below will limit the ability to paint effectively.**</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's how to tell the head and hair pieces apart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Indi: mouth open. Ponytail curves and swings to the right, like she's in motion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Digo: mouth shut. Ponytail is curved up to down, she is at rest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hair pieces appear identical, but the notches inside the hairs are different. They line up with the notches on top of the heads. The hair pieces should be a tight fit, and to help glue the ponytails on, I used the glue cap as a stand to help them dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*The hair strands are fragile, but you can carefully click the heads into place without breaking the hair. I encourage a little glue placement before attaching the head to hair, so you only have to do it once.*<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbggciTEZrk/YJyxQGWUcFI/AAAAAAAAjLg/9lWqziR_yDogq3Z9DoLMDBZsRPH7w8r9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1112/indigo%2Bheads.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="1112" height="334" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbggciTEZrk/YJyxQGWUcFI/AAAAAAAAjLg/9lWqziR_yDogq3Z9DoLMDBZsRPH7w8r9QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h334/indigo%2Bheads.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>The next step is to glue the bodies to the heads. Remember, Indi's mouth is open. Digo's nose can rest on her arms if you choose, but generally, the head should stand on the neck freely. (The gray base in the pictures will be your clear base that was included)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSU3IkvC1cc/YJyzDh1F0cI/AAAAAAAAjLo/xALFK1jp9RYd0QGcmPIBmuwGCBDStKfoACLcBGAsYHQ/s956/indigoglued.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="792" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSU3IkvC1cc/YJyzDh1F0cI/AAAAAAAAjLo/xALFK1jp9RYd0QGcmPIBmuwGCBDStKfoACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/indigoglued.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm using a Jack Daniels glass to hold up Digo's tail for drying glue. Please note that the partially assembled model needs to be supported to balance even after the glue is dried. The two characters balance together once completed. For this model, I ended up gluing the base of the tail as well as the points where it touches her buttock, for extra weight support. I needed that glue gun to get the tails to attach reliably, since the pieces are solid and heavy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pUH4Ynx7Ms/YJy2NSZfTTI/AAAAAAAAjL4/5ECnCEfe2wcFgzKSUHMAmYoQmrYhE63pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-28%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pUH4Ynx7Ms/YJy2NSZfTTI/AAAAAAAAjL4/5ECnCEfe2wcFgzKSUHMAmYoQmrYhE63pwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-28%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>The glue sticks insanely well to the plastic and holds up over numerous times I had to move them off the base. All of the pictures of the completed models involved glue gun, because I'm easily frustrated. Or smart. Not sure.<div><br /></div><div>Indi's tail has a notch that is intended to stick to the underside of the top tail. After positioning Indi and her tail, you can hide glue in the notch and it works great. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the drawing, Indi can hover and jump in excitement, but in real life, you might have to add a little glue on Indi's hip and rest on Digo's hip as well, or a little fur spike on the lower tail where it meets Indi's ankle. A little glue doesn't detract from the look of the finished model. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is completely your preference, if you want the Indigos to be dependent on each other for balance, or would prefer Indi to float on her tail with some distance of Digo. When you thread the second tail through, there is an indentation for both tails to rest on each other, and you don't have to follow this, but I suggest you take the extra effort to line up both tails. Glue gun dries very fast so precision is key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w3JmAR1syUo/YJy4h0HHL0I/AAAAAAAAjMA/PBK8rFPCVdcEHPj5iC0NFnCdkRxveyQNACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-28%2B%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w3JmAR1syUo/YJy4h0HHL0I/AAAAAAAAjMA/PBK8rFPCVdcEHPj5iC0NFnCdkRxveyQNACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-28%2B%25286%2529.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtapW0yI9aU/YJy4tB5bhNI/AAAAAAAAjME/F7DjCqP_iHQxE5fBgat6Eu508xYXwT3BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-27%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtapW0yI9aU/YJy4tB5bhNI/AAAAAAAAjME/F7DjCqP_iHQxE5fBgat6Eu508xYXwT3BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-21-27%2B%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4i1h9CgkSc/YZwCXbAbOtI/AAAAAAAAn1E/Jul9NDYYpXo60Er4s_KoVqvsrHTlX7cMACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4i1h9CgkSc/YZwCXbAbOtI/AAAAAAAAn1E/Jul9NDYYpXo60Er4s_KoVqvsrHTlX7cMACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-35.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VdWdx0YHaCQ/YZwCXc99s6I/AAAAAAAAn1A/NK2B3o31fa0bER0-Xpmw8U4_7VTsz21YACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-49.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VdWdx0YHaCQ/YZwCXc99s6I/AAAAAAAAn1A/NK2B3o31fa0bER0-Xpmw8U4_7VTsz21YACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-11-22_14-15-49.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />And that is the Indigo Flourish! Thank you for reading, and I hope that you found this guide useful.<br /><div><br /></div>Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-45153090066942383612021-11-22T13:21:00.000-08:002021-11-22T13:21:15.835-08:00<p> A Guide To Painting The Indigo Flourish Sculpture</p><p>The two characters, Indi and Digo, can change their colors at will. Only these remain the same:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PkDWLEOLvCM/YJ0cN6v-glI/AAAAAAAAjMY/XKEKCTRztmsbu3gvXo6MvVTZ2_f8pwrzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Indigo%2BSwatch%2BLines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1679" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PkDWLEOLvCM/YJ0cN6v-glI/AAAAAAAAjMY/XKEKCTRztmsbu3gvXo6MvVTZ2_f8pwrzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Indigo%2BSwatch%2BLines.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eyes, nose, inner ears, tail wraps, and cloths.</div>Their hair and tail colors are one tone, while their body colors are reverse on the other character. Basically, if Indi has red and green, then Digo will be green and red. For this painting tutorial I chose the purples with red hair coloring like the modeling artist used, to show a fun but complex look.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hYmPTTIxU54/YJ0dYnEMwzI/AAAAAAAAjMg/uTPLVQ6PIkApr4-hY4zRaTz1pUyrGpGJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1086/IndigoBPR.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="1086" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hYmPTTIxU54/YJ0dYnEMwzI/AAAAAAAAjMg/uTPLVQ6PIkApr4-hY4zRaTz1pUyrGpGJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IndigoBPR.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KlvsczS5PWE/YJ1g9uyfE9I/AAAAAAAAjPE/wdxUx-MIX14GFvcgMWW37xeDdQMkARO2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/photo_2021-05-13_13-22-42.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KlvsczS5PWE/YJ1g9uyfE9I/AAAAAAAAjPE/wdxUx-MIX14GFvcgMWW37xeDdQMkARO2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-13_13-22-42.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I began with a spray fixative and a primer in gray. (Allowing each layer to dry) and moved to the red for the tails, and the lavender for the bodies. Rust-oleum sprays stick to plastic decently, so I used that brand. If I had chosen to use a dark purple spray, it could be done, but it would be more difficult to layer the paints and get the look I wanted. My last two sprays, the red and purple are a satin finish, which gives a lovely plastic shine. The highlights I'm painting will remove that look from the bodies, but the gloss enamels for the eyes and teeth will keep the shine. I had to match the lavender spray to a nearly identical purple paint, since the ears and the hair are all one piece.<p></p><p>Generally, most people will prime their pieces before assembly, that way you catch all the nooks and areas for painting. To make sure the complicated color painting pattern worked, I decided to glue together a few parts ahead of time before spraying. Basically, it's discouraged to spray like this, but it can be done. Just be sure to test the spray paint on a flat piece of cardboard to keep all of the air bubbles out first.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQYcRhZsFBE/YJ0eH3k0JQI/AAAAAAAAjMo/97uqAAQ6qIw8FC9vY4GaOrPB0XwpLQ9IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQYcRhZsFBE/YJ0eH3k0JQI/AAAAAAAAjMo/97uqAAQ6qIw8FC9vY4GaOrPB0XwpLQ9IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-19.jpg" /></a></div>I used four small brushes to complete this model, and basic acrylic paint found at your local craft store. I'm sure miniature paints intended for Warhammer or Citadel would work fine here, as long as you're happy with the color and consistency of paint. These are the colors used in this tutorial:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jFpb_Sh1Ah8/YJ0fWR9TvSI/AAAAAAAAjMw/FCeKgrMkrjYQToeG5Q8xLSv6xhJxvsYHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jFpb_Sh1Ah8/YJ0fWR9TvSI/AAAAAAAAjMw/FCeKgrMkrjYQToeG5Q8xLSv6xhJxvsYHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-19.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGHroL3AGus/YJ1hYtky1CI/AAAAAAAAjPM/EayBTFc97cQO88Fke9wgyL96I4PvqdAQACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/photo_2021-05-13_13-22-41.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="960" height="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGHroL3AGus/YJ1hYtky1CI/AAAAAAAAjPM/EayBTFc97cQO88Fke9wgyL96I4PvqdAQACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h285/photo_2021-05-13_13-22-41.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div>Gloss paints on the right are for the eyes and mouth, the blue/purples are used for the body, and the tans are used for the wraps. Reds are used to blend and add details to the tails and hair. Black is for the undercoat of the eyes and purples. <div><br /><div>One technique when painting 3d modelled figures is to paint a basic color layer and leave it like that. Personally, I like a layered blend of tones, so you'll see black patches become purples and highlights appear on the hair pieces, moving from dark to light. Since the ears and hair are the same piece, in this tutorial you'll need a paint tone that matches your base color, in my case, that lavender purple/blue. To get the same colors but lighter, mixing the paint tube colors with a little bit of white paint gives highlights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSZrutPEy04/YJ0h3jNusMI/AAAAAAAAjNI/N--ovGNj2dsp-X63IDoPcBHK5_EYuLCIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1112/body%2Bcolors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="1112" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSZrutPEy04/YJ0h3jNusMI/AAAAAAAAjNI/N--ovGNj2dsp-X63IDoPcBHK5_EYuLCIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/body%2Bcolors.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>(In this version, the tails had to be glued in pieces, but in your model they are a solid piece)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-psrPFJxycdk/YJ0iZrRRlrI/AAAAAAAAjNQ/XJU4qaYIbzoDgEgfeM5oUJCL62THTlOxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-17%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-psrPFJxycdk/YJ0iZrRRlrI/AAAAAAAAjNQ/XJU4qaYIbzoDgEgfeM5oUJCL62THTlOxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-17%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCL3voI-csA/YJ0jZO72AcI/AAAAAAAAjNY/OiYmhDruFcU0YWSjYN5ixD2KiKCrTmNmACLcBGAsYHQ/s1109/heads.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1109" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCL3voI-csA/YJ0jZO72AcI/AAAAAAAAjNY/OiYmhDruFcU0YWSjYN5ixD2KiKCrTmNmACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h490/heads.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>While painting the inner mouth, begin with the dark red, then move into painting the pink tongue, and carefully painting the teeth. The tail wraps and cloths are a tan with top highlights. Layer the purples on top of the black patches on the body, two coats will begin to show. Indi's pattern is reverse in Digo.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQcyDTzVOyk/YJ0ohANh3tI/AAAAAAAAjN4/2TrFyFwdWmwv8zpQrfSiTcI-PPT0h7CgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Indigo%2BSwatch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1941" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQcyDTzVOyk/YJ0ohANh3tI/AAAAAAAAjN4/2TrFyFwdWmwv8zpQrfSiTcI-PPT0h7CgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Indigo%2BSwatch.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the swatch images we use for the graphic novel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhwdQsIyGRY/YJ0olJLCw0I/AAAAAAAAjOA/dYl33byaGmcblaP4EWUoWaHAeg8rNAdTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Indigo%2BSwatch2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1941" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhwdQsIyGRY/YJ0olJLCw0I/AAAAAAAAjOA/dYl33byaGmcblaP4EWUoWaHAeg8rNAdTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Indigo%2BSwatch2.jpg" /></a></div>This is an example of the pieces painted in a red/gray swatch and a pink heart swatch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IjihF9Gjl4c/YZwG1b8nscI/AAAAAAAAn1g/praVNkqY1aoD12AgF5uQYON44EhVapNtgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="1168" height="180" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IjihF9Gjl4c/YZwG1b8nscI/AAAAAAAAn1g/praVNkqY1aoD12AgF5uQYON44EhVapNtgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xaPvY0QlRqw/YZwHNw8wfMI/AAAAAAAAn1o/QiMIcrDSFog8McGlvj9bl281iAcnhM_GACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xaPvY0QlRqw/YZwHNw8wfMI/AAAAAAAAn1o/QiMIcrDSFog8McGlvj9bl281iAcnhM_GACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kfYzxRZM-2U/YZwHxQxUljI/AAAAAAAAn1w/QyKYtXJ1Zn4YnaYC2iHCbRXojMDdwsOGQCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CneqS1Wvyxk/YZwH3DbuYnI/AAAAAAAAn10/P4fGW3ZC-V00tLjyfHl-ak01gBbjuTVMgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CneqS1Wvyxk/YZwH3DbuYnI/AAAAAAAAn10/P4fGW3ZC-V00tLjyfHl-ak01gBbjuTVMgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="180" /></a></div>The purple with a slightly different leg pattern.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTKWkJgBtTg/YJ0lgibIEcI/AAAAAAAAjNg/5V54XgvAecoYx6a3MS2Lwb5x-8KQfmsAACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-13_09-08-43%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTKWkJgBtTg/YJ0lgibIEcI/AAAAAAAAjNg/5V54XgvAecoYx6a3MS2Lwb5x-8KQfmsAACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-13_09-08-43%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tx0Ehf0PGoc/YJ0l1WQ7D1I/AAAAAAAAjNo/zCraBN2VeTMRs2PgZvePRBxk7WwrADBZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/photo_2021-05-13_09-08-43%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tx0Ehf0PGoc/YJ0l1WQ7D1I/AAAAAAAAjNo/zCraBN2VeTMRs2PgZvePRBxk7WwrADBZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-13_09-08-43%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Once the heads and hair are dry the can carefully slide and be assembled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xqbWYTVSOqM/YJ0pAKAMb6I/AAAAAAAAjOI/RPBSUh7okvg2X0newOLaVuWbNcOqaHQ6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-13_09-08-45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xqbWYTVSOqM/YJ0pAKAMb6I/AAAAAAAAjOI/RPBSUh7okvg2X0newOLaVuWbNcOqaHQ6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-13_09-08-45.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>At this point, you want to paint the pupils on the heads.<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0_8ASO4Pk0/YJ0qp1LMl3I/AAAAAAAAjOQ/WPf72fovduUREiZKm-llypWN5inJJSxJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1028/pupils.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="876" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0_8ASO4Pk0/YJ0qp1LMl3I/AAAAAAAAjOQ/WPf72fovduUREiZKm-llypWN5inJJSxJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w546-h640/pupils.jpg" width="546" /></a></div>You want to paint the pupils before gluing the heads on. I made the mistake of gluing Digo's head on, thinking I could align her gaze a little better, but it just ended up being an awkward position for painting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQPXNffuKtI/YJ0rU4JK_uI/AAAAAAAAjOY/cfyNeGTK9R0yVV6_6UgDPlkA6gvQjRAowCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-08%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQPXNffuKtI/YJ0rU4JK_uI/AAAAAAAAjOY/cfyNeGTK9R0yVV6_6UgDPlkA6gvQjRAowCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-08%2B%25284%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>So, Indi is looking to the side, Digo is looking up. Pieces are assembled, as you can see below, I'm using a glass and putting pressure on the foot to help the glue dry. The clear acrylic base provide works great, as long as Indi's foot can touch the ground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdNSEgVaEV8/YJ0rp_35MeI/AAAAAAAAjOg/g4g9SvybDMI3FXS5bDDB7PVMT2nlOzipwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-07%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdNSEgVaEV8/YJ0rp_35MeI/AAAAAAAAjOg/g4g9SvybDMI3FXS5bDDB7PVMT2nlOzipwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_23-00-07%2B%25285%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Once the figurine is in place, it should stand on its own, on your acrylic base. Some little highlights are added on the tail and light purples once the entire sculpture is complete. "Dry brushing", the act of having a little paint on your brush, is used for the highlights. Rubbing a damp paper towel on these highlights will help to blend your colors. This alternate technique, which I didn't do, is "wash", which is watered-down paint being spread in the more detailed areas, bringing out the lines and nooks of the sculpture. The gray base in this photo was our temporary base until the clear acrylic ones arrived.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RFUBaMmM9E/YJ0sSUdmCtI/AAAAAAAAjOo/D8-OKM0EWKUR2G4HoYfIV0mO3QXozHxuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-05-12_22-12-25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RFUBaMmM9E/YJ0sSUdmCtI/AAAAAAAAjOo/D8-OKM0EWKUR2G4HoYfIV0mO3QXozHxuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-05-12_22-12-25.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Usually a matte finish, satin finish, or glossy spray will be added to finished figurines.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POvQPF01YMM/YZwETqJfXDI/AAAAAAAAn1Q/P6bTpAIJngYWppKnNQdIx2hDoIe5rMdDACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo_2021-11-22_15-56-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POvQPF01YMM/YZwETqJfXDI/AAAAAAAAn1Q/P6bTpAIJngYWppKnNQdIx2hDoIe5rMdDACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/photo_2021-11-22_15-56-25.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />If you need to support the weight of the sculpture but don't want paint or finish on the base, just put a piece of wax paper or tinfoil to protect the base during spraying, and you're good to paint freely.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for viewing my painting tutorial, we look forward to seeing alternate and stylistic ways to paint your figurines!</div><div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-57365034258348402812020-10-22T12:23:00.004-07:002020-10-22T12:24:30.695-07:00A Subtle Proposal<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmkwIYpIzwA" width="320" youtube-src-id="JmkwIYpIzwA"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>In this age of razamatazz and noise, sometimes the understated approach is best. 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Official IGG Pre-Launch page is LIVE, with a link to the Volume 5 cover-art speedpaint premiere tonight. Questions? Ask us in the comments live. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> Please share and support independent comics, the time to start building momentum is now: <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dreamkeepers-volume-5-assassin-s-flaw/coming_soon/x/12805942">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dreamkeepers-volume-5-assassin-s-flaw/coming_soon/x/12805942</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>We're beyond thrilled to be on the brink of releasing not just Volume 5, but our first hardcover collection for the graphic novels. The rewards we can bring to the table here are like none other.</p>Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-40050552891996560262020-09-08T12:59:00.001-07:002020-09-08T12:59:44.588-07:00Wallscroll Unboxing Contest<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k3tki5gZX-E" width="480"></iframe>Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-2958582574179355702020-08-28T12:54:00.002-07:002020-08-28T12:54:22.288-07:00Wallscrolls & Bulletpoints<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8MPKz--XtKM/X0lg1_SEPUI/AAAAAAAAgM4/72kuOeZ96IkyqP4dcGsTDx80heLPZvFWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1299/V5%2Bcover%2Bfront%2BSAMPLE%2BSIZE%2BLOWER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1299" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8MPKz--XtKM/X0lg1_SEPUI/AAAAAAAAgM4/72kuOeZ96IkyqP4dcGsTDx80heLPZvFWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/V5%2Bcover%2Bfront%2BSAMPLE%2BSIZE%2BLOWER.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment="{"blocks":[{"key":"6j9cr","text":"Wallscroll update! 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<td><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital vs Print</span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-4aa893c0-7fff-48af-f076-666b06366cc1"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital comics and graphic novels have benefits for creators and fans alike.</span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-4aa893c0-7fff-48af-f076-666b06366cc1"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They are more accessible. Fans can easily find copies of their favorite indie creators easier online than searching book stores. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital publishing is cheaper. Publishing digital copies are much cheaper for creators than print, and allow creators to charge reasonable prices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And while digital comic sales are growing, print sales still outnumber them nearly 5 to 1. Fans still love the physical reading experience and the ability to collect their favorite comic issues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Best of Both Worlds</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What if there was a way to combine the accessibility of digital with the collectability of print? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What if there was a way for creators to sell more, earn more, and fans could collect or resell digital issues?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 235px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="235" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KuDvF5sBKRp_ZVWV6fiym5Iqra_CjLhJ9ZOHlz_HgjcVm6pua1KUbX6ZGQsD6eCMN2VMPgsGbd8Sdo6GaBxZflhO7BootWcXbo1R_NZDb7v-oNSNaoRjH_00LHi3LG_IqnOlvBUs" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Those were the questions we asked ourselves a few years ago. And the answer?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There IS a way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the past few years, this concept has developed into a reality. Using new technology, the team at CryptoComics built a system that turns DIGITAL COMICS INTO COLLECTIBLE ISSUES.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The CryptoComics Community</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First and foremost, </span><a href="https://cryptocomics.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CryptoComics</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a social community for comic book/graphic novel lovers to engage each other and with their favorite Creators. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Profiles, forums, messaging, tagging, events, live streams, inviting friends… these are only the beginning of the social capabilities found in our community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 437px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="437" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7COLQNNXjEN7t9KHzmF5W2qr5DwdN2ZnygunEhqzC3stfSH1NN-Kgd1zmBWGaBnybL2xpxZNhc1SV0pAPl2Um_R7NfLiV7Fg-Zmm0kU7LflEY11Kx0pFE6RCe8JlqhL1YpbNg8oZ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Marketplace</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><a href="http://cryptocomics.com/marketplace" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Marketplace</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an important part of the community where Creators can sell their comics, and fans can resell used digital comics to other fans. The original creators earn every time their comics are resold.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #434343; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s different about CC than other digital bookstores?</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is more than a store – it is a full social community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anyone can easily self-publish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We use revolutionary technology to track each issue, turning digital books into digital assets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creators keep 80% of their sales, and can earn from resales!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Collectors can resell digital comic books and keep 90% of the sale, while the original creator gets royalties EVERY TIME an issue is resold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can earn ComicBuck Rewards by inviting friends, families, and fans to join and buy / sell in the Marketplace, AND from the people THEY invite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Publishing comic books on the blockchain is a completely new idea NO ONE has ever tried. It gives our Creators MORE VALUE for the digital comic books, and encourages more buying and selling of digital comic books by EVERYONE! The Marketplace is a comic book community built to empower creators and collectors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our community is in “Private Beta Launch”, which means you can only join if you request an invite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During this phase, all our comic books are free to borrow. Yes, free. Ask </span><a href="https://cryptocomics.com/u/DreamKeepersComic" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">David Lillie</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the Vivid team if they have any invites and you can check out the community for yourself! It’s free to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, don’t miss our panels at </span><a href="https://couchcon.org/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CouchCon</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! We’ll be joined by several of our Creators to talk about our community, and the future of comic book marketing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 372px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="372" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MUYDhZunaiP2_6GKG3Bi0V5dWBE107OjSiXxd2eKnaq-GGcRUAWfEDvCAgU1TWJgaa34AzPS8TjHV40VpmcgRu66sVIEv_zSolAfCJc4nRYXe5JPUxWAGlAAtgEwX89N7iGpiklH" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></div>
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Couchcon is coming! T-minus 3 weeks, time to fire up the ad cannons. <br /><br />
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The first commercial came out spicy, premiering tonight at 7:30pmEST. <br /><br />
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Comin' in hot: #Dreamkeepers Skirmish is live on Tabletop Simulator in Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2080954226 Grab someone you like and give 'em a good beatdown. Huge thanks to @DMKiaran for setting this up for us! Skirmish Couchcon tournament TBA...Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-62355349576545616402020-05-04T15:12:00.002-07:002020-05-04T15:12:40.012-07:00Couchcon 2020 Guest of Honor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Announcing #Couchcon 2020's Guest of Honor, the magnificent @Corvuspointer. Comic creator, artist, and former social worker bringing his experience to bear on the challenges of our time. Go say hello, and while you look forward to his panel, enjoy some of his artistry.Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-2339402979208439272020-04-25T11:45:00.000-07:002020-04-25T11:45:38.684-07:00Wallscroll Drive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Samples on the way- we're ready to officially announce Vivid's Wallscroll drive. <br />
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Sales will open from the Vivid store https://vivid-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/ during Couchcon 2020 https://couchcon.org/<br />
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Not too early to touch base with your favorite Vivid author- that commission they did for you way back might just be ready for the elite wallscroll treatment.<br />
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And profits from the Wallscroll Drive will go to the respective artists. We'll be helping UberQuest deliver on their Volume 2 campaign, and other artists can share their ideas and hopes for what this boost might unlock.<br />
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For us? I'm hoping we can level up Tectomic production, to give us the experience we need to start eyeing Dreamkeepers and other animated projects. <br />
The future looks bright- make your wall match.<br />
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Couchcon coming June 25-28.Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-31084491916267162482020-04-20T15:47:00.000-07:002020-04-20T15:47:01.558-07:00CONTROL FREAK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Talented people are capable of understanding us.Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-83291247864208002092020-03-18T14:59:00.002-07:002020-03-18T14:59:41.171-07:00Volume 5 Returns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Volume 5 updates will resume next week, March 25th, for backers. <a class="external" href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/35018904" style="color: #3b5a4a; display: inline; zoom: 1;">https://www.patreon.com/posts/35018904</a></div>
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<span data-offset-key="cqcts-0-0">Get your commissioned art as a big, beautiful wallscroll. Vivid will be running a special during Couchcon: Any art a Vivid author </span><a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan external" href="https://vividpub.com/Titles.php?pg=titles" style="color: #3b5a4a; display: inline; zoom: 1;">https://vividpub.com/Titles.php?pg=titles</a><span data-offset-key="cqcts-2-0"> has ever created for you, we'll let you purchase a copy of it as a full-size wallscroll. Have a Dreamkeepers, False Start, Uberquest, Blue Deer Art you'd like? Vivid Wallscrolls will be available during Couchcon only, more details coming.<br /></span></div>
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More #2danimation for the Dreamkeepers game. Thank you to the backers lettins us roll on this! https://www.patreon.com/posts/jump-jump-jump-34883950 (Yes, there is also a roll animation.) #gamedevDave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-48393571980528069152020-02-29T14:52:00.002-08:002020-02-29T14:52:26.113-08:00Vivid sponsored artist- Murazaki's Vi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vivid Publishing is excited to unveil our latest creator- <a href="https://twitter.com/ABD_artist">https://twitter.com/ABD_artist</a> with their ongoing story <b><i>‘Bethellium’</i></b><br />
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Master alchemist Zoana is invited to the mystical city of Bethellium under false pretenses. Brought to save a life, why is her craft treated with fear and suspicion? <br />
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Jump into the web of magic and danger here:<br />
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The webcomic is ongoing, with each page bringing us closer to a new Vivid book printing. <br />
Everyone welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/ABD_artist">https://twitter.com/ABD_artist</a> to the Vivid coalition.<br />
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<b>Read what you want. Think what you want.</b><br />
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<b>Cut free, and be Vivid.</b><br />
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<a href="https://vividpub.com/">https://vividpub.com/</a>Dave and Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130094950442524472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706740183287064694.post-67343481249279781142020-02-12T08:40:00.002-08:002020-02-12T08:40:47.079-08:00Valentine's Day II: Vampire Holidays Ch.5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Always remember when dealing with accountants, dull and boring is not the same as stupid. Loose threads get snipped as betrayals come to the surface in the heartwarming bloody climax of Vampire Holidays. </div>
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I was enjoying the series, but reading this final chapter is what made me fall in love with it. All the little details align in a deeply satisfying manner.</div>
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From Vivid Publishing just in time for Valentine's Day, snag VH5 on Kindle, nook, e-book format of any type for a buck:</div>
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And if you're behind, catch the first installment free: <a href="https://vividpub.com/JBT" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: transparent; color: #e32600; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">https://vividpub.com/JBT</a> </div>
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The whole bloody romance begins and ends with Valentine's Day.</div>
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