Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

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Artwork by P.R. Dedelis and colours by Peyton Freeman.

There’s still a few things I am waiting for but it shouldn’t be too long before I lock down a date for the 5 Seconds Vol 3 Kickstarter. This will be the epic conclusion to the story I started back in 2016. The story is done. With your help, I can complete the first print run and bring it to life.

On the road so far . . .

With the first volume of Terralympus finished, here’s a quick sneak peek of some of the new characters in the next volume. More details and information will be released as this project progresses.

The first printing of Terralympus is done! Thank you for all your support in making this happen. It’s really hard to describe the feeling of holding the physical copy in your hands. A story that has previously only existed in your head is now real. Shaun Keenan proposed this project to me over a year ago. It’s gone through a lot of edits (I really mean a lot!), art layouts and a million other things to make it happen. I still can’t believe it’s done.

There’s going to be a lot of packing and shipping over the weekend. I can’t wait to get these copies out into the world! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

5 Seconds Volume 3 (codename The Final Countdown) is still on track to be launched in 2019. Over the next few months, I will be sharing more artwork and developments on this project. This is a heartbreaking scene when Janet finally returns to see her mother.

Inked Page :

Preliminary Sketch :

I thought I’d give a quick update on Terralympus as well. The pages are now being laid out for printing and the PDF copy. After the files has been reviewed, it’ll be ready for the proof copies!

5 Seconds will have a special place in my heart as one of the first concept that started me writing (although Tabby was the first graphic novel I published). I had the overall plot mapped out in my head and I’m very happy to be able to close off the third act and complete Jake’s story. There will be plenty of action, adventure, romance and time all jammed in.

Here’s a draft page from P.R. Dedelis as a sneak peek! I should have everything finalised before the end of this year and looking to launch the Kickstarter in 2019. I hope you will come along for the ride one last time on this series.

Here’s a quick recap on all the things that’s current happening in the background! There’s a lot of work that happens behind the scenes so here’s a glimpse behind the curtain.

Terralympus is powering along with the lettering almost done. There are some minor edits still to go but not too long before the pages are been laid out for printing. It will be so exciting to finally get the first draft for review. (Hopefully not too long now!)

Production on other Sigmate Studio projects are coming along great. The conclusion to 5 Seconds (i.e. Volume 3) is in its final stages and being prepared for a 2019 Kickstarter. I’m so happy to be able to finish and conclude this story. The next volume of Word Smith is also progressing well. Here’s a sneak peek at one of the drawn in background characters!

It’s so humbling to receive great feedback about Word Smith! I’m so happy the students at Dee Why Primary School are loving my little story.

The Terralympus Kickstarter is done! I can’t thank everyone enough for their support. Almost $6000 raised and 211 backers. I’m so happy that all these people are willing to take a chance on a new story. There’s a lot of work now to get everything organised for the print run as well as getting the rewards organised!

Although we didn’t get to the $7000 stretch, I would still like to share the artwork that was commissioned. This was done by Sebastián Navas. I’m sure I will find a place for it and I absolutely love how it turned out.