The Artist Within Vol 2, Artists Portraits in Their Studios
A project in Las Vegas, NV by Greg Preston000days
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A coffee table book of photographic portraits of Cartoonists, Comic Book Artists, Animators,and Illustrators in their studios.
Backers: 184
Average Pledge Per Backer: $108
Funded: $19,831 of $26,000
Dates: Oct 13th -> Nov 12th (31 days)
Project By: Greg Preston
Backers: 184
Average Pledge Per Backer: $108
Funded: $19,831 of $26,000
Dates: Oct 13th -> Nov 12th (31 days)
Project By: Greg Preston
$19,831
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 12 @ 11:01 -0500 GMT
76%
of goal
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Well we gave it a good run! Unfortunately we didn't meet the funding goal 
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we gave it a good run! Of course this is not over, the project exists, and because of Kickstarter a few new possibilities have presented themselves to get the book published, I will keep posting to this page as new things happen. I am so... (Read More)
Bizarro Artist Dan Piraro Photographed Exclusively for "The Artist Within: Book 2"
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Ilustrator Dan Piraro photographed exclusively for "The Artist Within: Book 2" (Read More)
"Pearls Before Swine" Artist Creator Stephan Pastis photographed for The Artist Within:Book 2
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This is my photograph of "Pearls Before Swine" Artist and Creator, Stephan Pastis for book 2 of The Artist Within! This is his writing room, really! He lays on the floor listening to Jazz, and writes his strip. Notice the walls! I love this shot!... (Read More)
MAD Artist Al Jaffee Featured in The Artist Within: Book 2
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
MAD Artist Al Jaffee MAD Artist Al Jaffee Featured in The Artist Within: Book 2, go figure? Al Jaffee has been the artist responsible for the Fold-In page in the back of MAD magazine for the past 60 years, and continues to be it's longest running... (Read More)
The Artist Within Book 2 Kickstarter Featured in Print Magazine!
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here’s a link: http://www.printmag.com/comics-and-animation/comics-animation-artists-photos/ Please let everyone know and help get the word out, Thank you! Greg Preston (Read More)
Animator Chris Bailey, in his home studio for "The Artist Within: Book 2"
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Animator Chris Bailey Photographed for the Artist Within: Book 2 Do you know the animation work of my friend Chris Bailey? You should! Chris is an animator & animation director for Disney, He did animation on The Great Mouse Detective, Sport... (Read More)
Artist Don Perlin, photographed for the Artist Within: Book 2
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This is my shot of Artist Don Perlin, taken a number of years ago at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. During the 1950's Perlin drew war comics and In his later career he became known for drawing "Werewolf by Night" and co-creating Moonkight with Doug... (Read More)
Illustrator Mark English photographed for "The Artist Within: Book 2"
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Back in the late 1970s and early '80s when I was an art student in college, I imagined that I would some day make my living as an Illustrator, no really? What? Anyway, in those days there were 6 guys who pretty much ruled the illustration world, they... (Read More)
Carmine Infantino photographed for the Artist Within: Book 2
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Carmine Infantino photographed exclusively for the Artist Within This is my shot of the great Carmine Infantino. Carmine was of course an artist and later editor for DC comics and was the creator or co-creator of over 20 different characters... (Read More)
Day 14 Update: Illustrator/Fine Artist Craig Elliott is in the book!
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
So, do you know my friend Craig Elliott's work? You should, his work is Beautiful! Craig is an illustrator/Fine artist who works in the Animation field. He has worked as a Visual Development Artist on several full length animated features including... (Read More)
Illustrator Michael Whelan is in The Artist Within: Book 2
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the great pleasures of doing this project has been the chance to meet my art heroes, Michael Whelan certainly falls into that category! What an Amazing and Talented Artist, and a heck of a nice guy too! And I'm so glad to say he will be in... (Read More)
Good Morning! I just wanted to let you know that Mike Peters, editorial artist and the creator of the comic strip "Mother Goose and Grimm" is in the book!!!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Cartoonist Mike Peters (Read More)
Artist Ben Templesmith photographed exclusively for The Artist Within: Book 2!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
30 Days of Night Artist Ben Templesmith is in the book! Artist Ben Templesmith (Read More)
A very cool article on the project from the Forces Of Geek website
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2016/10/fog-chats-with-photographer-greg-preston-about-his-the-artist-within-book-2-kickstarter.html (Read More)
J.J. Sedelmaier is one of the Amazing Artists included in "The Artist Within Book 2"
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Illustrator, Designer, Author, Director, Producer J.J. Sedelmaier Do you know my friend J.J. Sedelmaier? He is the super talented illustrator, designer, author, and film director/producer known for co-creating "Saturday T.V. Fun House" along with... (Read More)
J.A.W. Cooper has agreed to be photographed for the Artist Within: Book 2
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing Artist J.A.W. Cooper has agreed to be photographed for The Artist Within Book 2, so very cool! Wanderlust By J.A.W. Cooper (Read More)
Jeff Keane and the whole Family Circus photographed for The Artist Within: Book 2
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Jeff Keane and Family Photographed For The Artist Within: Book 2 (Read More)
Drew Friedman Photographed for The Artist Within: Book 2
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't tell you how thrilled I am that I was able to include Drew Friedman in my book. Drew is an American Treasure, and his work is phenomenal! Drew and I have been working on similar projects. While I've been photographing artists, he has been... (Read More)
Cartoonist Sam Gross is in the book!!!
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
New Yorker Cartoonist Sam Gross in his Manhattan Studio (Read More)
Postage Rates to European Union, United Kingdom, and Australia Added!
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I had some requests so I went ahead and worked out shipping USPS to United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia. I deducted the amount that I am paying to ship in the U.S. Hope that helps. (Read More)
Brian Ajhar!!! Yep, he's in the book
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
There is a lovely video of Brian painting on his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=brian%20ajhar%20posts My Friend Brian Ajhar in his studio in Pennsylvania (Read More)
Another shot from Book 2: Phil Hale in his studio in London, England
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Artist Phil Hale in his studio in London, England (Read More)
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