At long last the gold foil proof for the Gilded Dragons art book arrived! And it's just as shiny as I imagined 😍🥰
To say I love how it turned out is an understatement!
And I am so happy that I waited to finish the extra art & behind the scenes pages. It really brings this book to life and makes it that much better!
I have ordered all the artbooks now, and they should arrive early September. (The proof took a month to get to me). Once I receive them, I'll sign & number them and mail everything by mid September.
Last chance to pre-order a signed/numbered Hardcover art books
I'll be charging the cards for backers with the hardcover art book later today/early tomorrow!
There's still 5 cards which are errored/declined. I will email those backers individually, so if you have not received your pins yet, and didn't buy a hardcover, keep your eyes open for that email or check your pledge survey here: https://gilded-dragons.backerkit.com/
If it's marked as fulfilled your package has been shipped. If not, please update your payment method or email me at [email protected]
Upcoming campaigns
There's never a dull moment in my life, especially when it comes to creating more art & books. If you loved Pintopia, you will love both my next two campaigns.
Booktopia
Backerkit is hosting a book themed topia, and I am releasing a deluxe edition of my book 2 novel, Star Awakened.
This book has been 2 years in the making, and I'm finally ready to release it into the world. But before I talk about the book, I wanted to highlight a tier I made specifically for my shiny-pin-loving fans.
Introducing my biggest pin design yet!
Much of my series takes place on board a sailing ship, 'The Black Maiden'. And to honour that, I designed this glow in the dark glitter pin. But, as you know with Pintopia, we were matched with a partner for FREE collaborative rewards. As I was already doing art for another author, it made sense that I create a pin set for us both, since we both have fantasy as the main genres. Presenting, the collaborative pins! Made to fit together as a single set. And free when you back both our campaigns (or available as an add-on)
Personally I think this set is one of my favourite designs ever.
As much as I am thrilled about these pins, however, I am beside myself with excitement for the deluxe edition hardcovers and book boxes. This campaign will be my first ever print run, because I wanted all the bells and whistles. Sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers, gold foil naked cover, ribbons and more.
You can find out all the juicy details in the landing page when you follow the project!
More gilded dragons
Right on the heels of the Booktopia campaign comes the third pin campaign of Gilded Dragons - Haunted edition. This pin campaign brings back many of the same creators as Pintopia! While details are still getting finalized, there will also be a FREE collaboration pin!
This campaign will be a mixture of haunted derpy dragons and dragons with skulls. Plus a limited edition 3D dragon lantern pin featuring stained glass.
These will be my last two campaigns this year, but I'm already looking ahead at 2025. With more pins, art books, possibly a novel & more. Including a collaboration with my son, who will run a pin campaign in the winter!
Hope you are enjoying the summer. Yours in art, Therena
