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2025 Art of Steve Rude Sketchbook

Created by Steve Rude the Dude

Steve Rude's annual sketchbook featuring sketches, and pages from his sketchbook. Stretch goal extended to add more pages to the softcover books! Current softcover count is 88 pages!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Art of Steve Rude 2025: HUGE Updates! Book Complete, Plates Incoming, and More!
15 days ago – Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 01:17:28 PM


We've got some fantastic news to share about the "Art of Steve Rude 2025" book!

The book is officially COMPLETE! That's right, we've wrapped up the design and layout, and it's now undergoing a meticulous "once over twice" to catch any lingering typos or errors. We want to make sure this book is absolutely perfect for you.  Backers use the link below for a sneak peek!


PRESALE STILL LIVE IF YOU HAVEN'T ORDERED YET:

www.steverude.com/2025skb


Signature Plates (Tip-Ins) Are On Their Way! 

The beautiful signature plates for the hardcover editions are currently being printed by the wonderful folks at FinerWorks in Texas. If you missed the videos, Steve shared a sneak peek of the paper and the kind letter from FinerWorks. Check out a sample of the incredible sketches Steve did on the sample paper, which will be featured in 4 of the remarque books!



Remarque Books Still Available! 

We have a limited number of remarque books left. If you'd like to upgrade your order and snag one of these unique editions, simply reply to this email and we'll get you sorted.


Bookplates and Prints Arrived! Steve has started signing the bookplates!  And the prints are here and they look amazing!


Cards Charging This Weekend! 

We're planning to charge cards this weekend, March 1st, as previously announced. This will allow us to purchase the necessary packaging supplies and get everything ready for shipping.

Thank you so much for your incredible support! We're so excited to get this book into your hands.

Next Project: "How to Draw the Rude Way: Figure Drawing Basics from a Pro" 

(Formerly "How to Draw the Animated Nexus")!
We're thrilled to announce our next project: an expanded and revamped edition of "How to Draw the Rude Way: Figure Drawing Basics from a Pro" (formerly "How to Draw the Animated Nexus"). We currently have 90 passionate individuals signed up to make this happen, but we need 300 to bring this project to life!
If you're eager to improve your drawing skills, add your name to the list today! 

Visit https://www.steverude.com/how2draw2025 


Special Reward for the First 300 Backers! The first 300 backers will receive a special, exclusive reward! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the master and get something extra special.
We're looking forward to sharing more updates with you soon!

Best,

The Rude Dude Team

Update from Dude Central Plus Sneak Peek
20 days ago – Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 10:30:20 AM

Quick update from the Art of Steve Rude 2025 HQ!


Steve's "How to Draw the Rude Way" is so popular, we're gearing up for a 3rd reprint! We need 300 of you amazing fans to sign up before we can launch. Click to find out about a special thank you for the first 300!  (or don't, and live with the suspense...if you dare). 

https://www.steverude.com/how2draw2025



For those who backed our last crowdfunder, we're in the home stretch! The book is almost ready, and the printer is waiting! Speaking of awesome, the hardcover will be shrink-wrapped, have a tipped-in signature plate, AND we're using TWO metallic PMS colors for the cover! Shiny!

If you snagged a remarque, get ready! They're being printed on thick, luxurious art paper, so that signature will POP! Hardcover fans with sketch cravings, there are only FIVE remarque slots left! FIVE! Grab one before they're gone! [Link Below]

Already ordered but haven't completed your survey? CLICK THE BELOW LINK IMMEDIATELY!  We're locking down orders TOMORROW, Monday, September 24th. Uncompleted surveys will be given unsigned options and shirts will be XL. Just sayin'.

Thanks for your amazing support! 


PEEK AT THE FIRST COMPLETED REMARQUE!

 

Survey Options Ending Tonight
23 days ago – Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 06:52:53 PM


 

SNEEK PEEK INSIDE THE 2025 SKETCHBOOK...


FREE ALICE PRINT AND OPEN OPTIONS ENDS TONIGHT!

 
Just a friendly reminder that today is the LAST DAY to complete your survey and still receive the free Alice in Wonderland cover print and unlimited goodies! Don't miss out on this exclusive reward.

For those of you who pledged for a hardcover edition, we have some exciting updates!

We're thrilled to announce that the signature page for the hardcovers went to the printer today! You can see the finished signature page attached to this email. We've opted for a premium printing on 21 mil Entrada Rag, which will really make the signatures pop.

Even more exciting, we're offering a limited number of remarque sketches in the hardcover books! We'll be filming Steve creating these unique sketches, so keep an eye out for those videos.

This is our first hardcover sketchbook since 2013, and we're pulling out all the stops to make it something special. We've invested in higher-quality binding and printing, and we truly hope the extra expense will be worth it for you, our backers. We think you'll love the final product! 

  • If you haven't ordered yet: https://2025-skb.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders - If you would like a remarque in your hardcover please let us know.  After today if we have any leftover we will open them up to anyone with a hardcover or wanting to upgrade.

  • If you haven't completed your survey: https://2025-skb.backerkit.com/ - we've had a few requests to upgrade to the hardcover.  If you would like to please let us know and we're happy to accommodate you.

Thanks again for your incredible support!

Best,

The Rude Dude Team 

Last Chance for Free Print + Hardcover Update!
24 days ago – Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 09:04:04 PM

Hi everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the LAST DAY to complete your survey and still receive the free Alice in Wonderland cover print! Don't miss out on this exclusive reward.

For those of you who pledged for a hardcover edition, we have some exciting updates!

We're thrilled to announce that the signature page for the hardcovers went to the printer today! You can see the finished signature page attached to this email. We've opted for a premium printing on 21 mil Entrada Rag, which will really make the signatures pop.

Even more exciting, we're offering a limited number of remarque sketches in the hardcover books! We'll be filming Steve creating these unique sketches, so keep an eye out for those videos.

This is our first hardcover sketchbook since 2013, and we're pulling out all the stops to make it something special. We've invested in higher-quality binding and printing, and we truly hope the extra expense will be worth it for you, our backers. We think you'll love the final product!



Thanks again for your incredible support!

Best,

The Rude Dude Team



Test Survey is LIVE! We Need Your Feedback!
30 days ago – Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 11:04:39 AM


Hey Awesome Backers,

Great News! The Test Survey is now LIVE for a select group of backers! You've been chosen to get early access and help us ensure everything is perfect before the full survey launch.

Inside the Test Survey:

  • Review Your Pledge Items: Your rewards are pre-loaded in your cart! Please carefully review and confirm all items are correct, including quantities. Let us know immediately if anything is missing. Important Note: There is a known visual glitch showing two bookplate items in some orders. Backerkit is resolving this display issue, and you will only be charged correctly for one. Please check your order summary for accurate charges.
  • Limited Remarque Offer: For Hardcover Book backers, Steve is offering a limited number of unique sketches (remarques) for an additional $100. You'll find this option in the survey. (Hardcover books only. Limited quantity available).

Important: This is a Test Survey! 

This survey is a real checkout system, but it's currently released to a small test group only. We need your help to ensure everything is perfect before the full launch. Please carefully review every detail and let us know if you spot any issues – typos, incorrect costs, or anything unexpected. Your feedback is critical to a successful full survey release.

Surveys for Everyone Else: 

If you're not in this test group, don't worry! The full survey release for all backers is planned for tomorrow. Launching in stages helps us catch and fix any issues early, ensuring a smoother experience for everyone.

🎁 Bonus Alert: FREE Alice in Wonderland Print! 🎁 

As a thank you for being early testers, backers who complete their survey by the end of October 18th will receive a FREE and beautiful Alice in Wonderland print! Complete your survey promptly to claim your bonus print!

Payment Details:

  • Credit Cards: Will be charged later (closer to shipping).
  • PayPal: Charged immediately.

Shipping Update: 

Still aiming for early April shipping! (Pending final approvals).
We are incredibly excited to bring this project to life and deliver your rewards. Your feedback is invaluable!

Best,

The Rude Dude Team