Rhandi-Dandy is creating
Art & Art Smarts

Let's learn about art, life, and love! But mostly art.

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Themed sketchdumps - you choose!
$250 per 4 posts
Patrons will be able to suggest and vote on subjects/concepts for future sketchdumps! Highest vote gets drawn up and posted with the first dump of the month.
Free art book!
$350 per 4 posts
I will release to all patrons a PDF of my 2010 art book, Tigermode the Sketchbook!
Contact Rhandi-Dandy
@asterionblazing

About

I'm an illustrator that has worked in both social media and independent comics, and currently as an artist/animator in the gambling industry. Art is love! Art is life!

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United States

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Hi, folks! Rhandi's the name and art is the game! You may already be familiar with my work if you've read my webcomic The Pride of Life, or maybe just from my Steven Universe fan blog. In any case, nice to meet you!

I've been working as an illustrator and posting my art publicly for over a decade now, and have been able to make many good friends and unexpected opportunities. I've had the chance this year to really rediscover myself as an artist and feel more passionate about art than ever before. I'd like to share that passion with my supporters through my personal work and professional knowledge. I believe the creation of art--character design in particular--should be fun above all else, and would like to both create pieces that encompass the enjoyment I feel when drawing and pass on this 'fun philosophy' to others! That being said...

What is this 'Patreon'? Patreon is an easy-peasy way to sponsor me if you like my work and wish to support what I do. You can pick a donation that fist your budget. From there, you can increase or decrease your pledge, and cancel anytime. For more info on how patronage works, feel free to visit Patreon's patron FAQ.

Based on your pledge tier, I will post previously unreleased works, educational resources, and other bonuses. The money from Patreon will go toward my living costs. The less I have to worry about that sort of stuff, the less stressed I'll be, and the less stressed I am, the more energy I can put into creating materials for art learnin'. Everyone wins!

Most of the rewards you'll receive will be Patreon exclusives, but mainly I am eager to share my work and myself with you. Really, I just want folks to have as much fun creating characters and art as much as I do! Be sure to check out the tiered rewards below, and if you decide to lend your support, I'll be most appreciative!

You can find my work at the following places:
http://rhandi-dandy.tumblr.com
http://www.prideoflife.com
http://thegembeaststemple.tumblr.com

Thank you for reading!

Pledge $1.00 or more per 4 posts

6 patrons
Bi-weekly sketchdump


I have quite a number of sketches that have never made it to the internet! Not made of money but would still like to show your support? Pick this tier and you'll have access to a bi-weekly sketchdump, averaging about 3-4 sketches per dump, in addition to my sincerest thanks. New content on the 1st and 15th of every month!

Pledge $5.00 or more per 4 posts

1 patron
WIPs & Scraps 


You'll still get the bi-weekly sketchdump, of course, but you'll also get to see larger pieces on their road to completion. This can include anything from comics to paintings to even animations! You can also catch some pieces that never quite made it, and believe me, there are plenty. New content monthly!

Pledge $10.00 or more per 4 posts

1 patron
Character development posts



Not only will you get all previous rewards, but you'll also have access to my character creation process posts, which focuses on exploring characters through your sketches and letting them develop organically, aka "letting them be who they want to be". If you're interested in creating your own OCs but have trouble getting started, this may be a good resource for you! New content on the 8th and 22nd of every month!

Pledge $15.00 or more per 4 posts

Detailed step-by-step process of finished illustrations


You'll get all rewards from the previous tiers, in addition to a detailed breakdown of larger illustrations from start to finish. A sample is available for download in the Creator posts tab. New content on the 1st of the month!

Pledge $20.00 or more per 4 posts

Artist from the Block (Everyone Starts Somewhere)


And the same is certainly true of me! In addition to all previous awards, I'll share with you some of my ancient art and talk about where I was and what my thoughts were as an artist at the time. We're talking as early as the late 1990s, but if you're interested in knowing about some of my major influences and more personal insights, pick this reward. New content monthly!

Pledge $25.00 or more per 4 posts

PSD files


All previous rewards apply, and once a month you'll also get a layered PSD of a completed illustration, complete with detailed notes geared toward newcomers to digital art. If you want to dip your toes into digital art or otherwise have trouble wrapping your head around the medium, then this may be a good resource for you!

Pledge $50.00 or more per 4 posts

1 patron (Limited 4 of 5 left)
Pro Tips 



I've been getting a lot of general art advice, character design-specific and career inquiries in recent years, so I thought this might be a useful means of helping aspiring pros on a more personal level. If there's something you're working on and would like a second set of eyes, or are feeling sort of aimless in your growth as an artist, OR if you'd like to simply pick my brain about working as a professional artist in both freelance and full-time roles, this is the tier for you. Once a month, I will give you a personalized critique, discuss your goals/direction or field any questions regarding working in the field. This can be either via email or Skype text.
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