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Blue – An Australian Cattle Dog – A4 Prints

Almost there with the next Sigmate Studio project Blue – An Australian Cattle Dog Story. Still on track for a mid September for the Kickstarter launch. One of the popular rewards are the limited edition A4 Prints which are printed on card stock. There is only 1 print run and the image will not be […]

Blue – An Australia Cattle Dog Story – Good Boy

Everything is progressing with the next Sigmate Studio project Blue – An Australian Cattle Dog Story. The planned date is still mid September for the Kickstarter launch. Blue – Good Boy I like this panel of Blue and Mary. Mary is one of the main characters in the story. She works at the Animal Rescue […]

Blue – An Australian Cattle Dog Story

I am happy to provide a sneak peek into the next Sigmate Studio project that will be launched. The current tentative date will be mid September to be available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter. I’m very excited about this project as it will feature the first collaboration with a new artist Cheun. Blue – Cover The […]

5 Seconds – First Library – First Store

I received 2 incredible pieces of information today! I found out that 5 Seconds is now in its first Australian library and first Australian comic book store! Where can I borrow 5 Seconds? Ashfield Library was the first library to have both Tabby and Tabby Sketchbook. Now it’s incredible for 5 Seconds to be included […]

5 Seconds – Page 1 – Panel Explanation

Sharing the first page of 5 Seconds explaining the different type of panels in the 5 Seconds comics. There is a different panel design for Past, Present and Future. The Past panels have a more sepia hue to it while the Future panels are washed out. The distinction was important in writing as it helps […]

5 Seconds – First Printing

The first print run of 5 Seconds is done after the edits to the proof copies! It’s an amazing feeling opening the box and seeing your graphic novel staring right back at you. Printing services supplied by Comic Books On Demand. First Printing :

5 Seconds – More Sketches – Dragons

The first round of lettering is now done for 5 Seconds and everything is progressing well. Some minor edits are required before the compiling all the pages for publishing. It’s definitely moving along well now! Thought I’d share a crossover sketch with Jake and Ellie (from 5 Seconds) dressed up as characters from my next […]

5 Seconds – We Made it! – Project Done

Sorry it’s taken a while to post up this entry but it’s been a busy weekend. WE MADE IT! 30+ days, 114 Backers and over $4000+! 5 Seconds is going to happen. I’m preparing the next steps and lining up everything that needs to get it ready for printing. Thank you to all the backers […]

5 Seconds – 2 Weeks – Rogue and Gambit

There’s just under 2 weeks (13 days) left for the 5 SECONDS Kickstarter. We’re currently 80% of the way there at just over $3000! This sketch of Rogue and Gambit is being offered as one of the rewards (detailed sketch) from the artist P.R. Dedelis. P.R. has mentioned the Rogue and Gambit is his favourite […]

Tabby – A lot can happen in a year

2015 is the year that Sigmate Studio launched its first graphic novel, Tabby – Action, Romance and Cute Cats and the Tabby Sketchbook. It has been a roller coaster of a year (or 15 years if you are counting in cat years). It definitely was a whole year of firsts! Dec 2014 Everything was set. […]