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At 62, Steve has 2 dreams in life. Create more Nexus and share his knowledge with the world. We've created the Patreon account because as much as we'd love to fund both out of pocket, we can't do it alone.

Why should your support Steve?

• Are you an artist that would love to learn from Steve's vast knowledge of art? He no longer does workshops or takes on new students, but would love to teach through videos.
• Are you a fan of animation and are interested in seeing behind the scenes out takes and drawings? Would you love a chance to purchase an original animation sketch for under $100?
• Pick Steve's brain with questions he will answer either via post or video.
• Have your name listed as a supporter on his next drawing demo video
• Advance purchase option for original artwork
• Special deals throughout the year on commissions and some moths we'll even give you your entire pledge back as a gift card in our store, free print, or other exclusive item.
• Exclusive poster options not available to the public such as his Action Superman #1000 cover. Exclusive to Patreon and never available to the public.
• Advance access to finished videos and opportunity for exclusive live streaming throughout the year.
• Would you like to see more NEW Nexus stories from Mike Baron and Steve Rude?

WHY PATREON?

Anyone who's ever edited a video knows how many hours it takes to put it all together.  Patreon allows Steve to continue to put out professional videos, sharing his art knowledge and drawing demos with the world.  Once we reach 250 patreons we can get on a schedule, hopefully monthly.  In the meantime we'll offer other amazing rewards to show our appreciation.

WHY THIS WILL WORK

The Patreon campaign focuses on value through digital rewards from not only the Newspaper strip, but on Steve Rude as an artist sharing tips on drawing and struggles working with different mediums.We have an intern turned office helper that will help keep digital content rolling out and assemble monthly Q&A and commission suggestions while mama Gino carts kiddos and dogs around when she’s not destressing at the gym.

MEMBERSHIP REWARDS

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP - $5
While we release general blogs online, we will maintain a more in depth and personal inside look into the life of Steve Rude, and the creation of the Nexus Newspaper and other works via our Patreon blog.  You will also have exclusive access to downloadable images!

FRONT ROW PASS - $19
Everything mentioned for general members plus much more.  We'll be doing a once a month video of Steve creating a commission chosen from submissions from the VIP level, but you can submit Q&As to be answered and get exclusive access to the final edited video!  We will also be using Patreon's LENS to download some quick streamed video and video notes from the Dude!  All this and a monthly discount code for 15% off any online store orders!

VIP PASS - $49
As a big THANKS for being a big supporter, we will send first time VIP PASS members some amazing free Steve Rude book downloads worth nearly $200, exclusive access to scanned pages from his infamous personal sketchbook, AND you can submit monthly a sketch option for Steve to use for his monthly drawing demo.  If he picks yours we'll send you the original!  All this PLUS a monthly discount code for 20% off all your orders from the online store.

LIMITED VIP GOLD PASS - $99
For our GOLD member superfans, not only do we offer everything above (yes, submit your drawing request and you could get FREE ART), put as new Nexus collections and Steve Rude sketchbooks are released you will receive a SIGNED mailed copy!  PLUS signed copies of all prints created while you're a member AND 25% off all your online store orders.  PLUS when there's new artwork for sale we'll send you a note through Patreon with an exclusive link to give you FIRST OPTION to purchase original art in our store.  At least 24 hours before the artwork is available to the public.  WOW!