Cover Art and BookBaby

First and foremost I would like everyone to see the first rough sketch of the cover of my upcoming book Der Sternvolker.

Here we see Peter (center), Amelia (right), and Balder (left) running through a burning city and fighting for their lives against some ghastly enemy.

This piece was done by the talented Ganassa at DeviantArt. Check out more of his amazing work there.

The book itself is quickly nearing completion, and June 1st is just around the corner. Keep watching here and at on the Renegade Data Core site for more updates and free content!

Second I would like to direct everyone's attention to BookBaby. BookBaby is an eBook distribution site that distributes your eBook to all the major stores such as the iPad store, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Sony Reader. For $99 you can distribute your book and you get all the profits. Unlike PayPal or business sites they do not take a cut off the top. It is one flat rate of $99. A pretty good deal if you ask me.

Der Sternvolker will be available through the Apple iPad store, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, and Sony Reader store via BookBaby when the book is published. You will also be able to purchase the book from the Renegade Data Core website. It's up to you.

Until next time. . .

My New Wacom Cintiq 12WX

Today I received my new Wacom Cintiq 12WX. It was a breeze to assemble and install. All of maybe 15 minutes.
Here it is as I begin to set everything up. This is pre-software-installation.

And here it is with all the software, including Corel Painter, installed.

Here I am, diligently trying to learn the new system. Note: It does take some getting used to. But once used to it, it is an excellent way to go about drawing.

And here is my first drawing with my Wacom Tablet :)

This is a profile picture of Amelia, a character from the book I am writing. Again, I was just getting used to the tablet, so it's not Da Vinci quality.
Here is a picture I drew from this photo: http://kayleigh.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2vmx6y.

Again, still working on getting used to it.

The Wacom Cintiq 12WX is $999.00 on the Wacom website (http://www.wacom.com/cintiq/cintiq-12wx.php). But I purchased mine on Amazon for the amazingly low price of $940.00 (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Cintiq-12WX-12-Inch-Display/dp/B00115OFJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296696953&sr=8-1). Though I think they were having a sale, as now it's $970.00. But still cheaper than the Wacom website. The Wacom website also has this weird thing where it tries to charge your account even if you did not make a purchase...it doesn't go through, but it WILL hold up funds/credit card accounts until it disappears.

Hope you enjoyed this little piece :). If you get one I wish you the best! The Wacom Cintiq 12WX is a great tool.

Until next time...

Wacom Cintiq

It's been a while since I last blogged. Returning to the USofA and getting settled in, as well as holidays and seeing family and friends, has filled much of my time.

Updates: I don't think I will be adding to the "Legion" story any time soon. I'm working on several projects that demand my attention. I will attempt to Blog more often as things are settling down.

Today I would like to touch on the Wacom Cintiq, which can be found here: http://www.wacom.com/cintiq/

Both the 21UX and 12WX are superb devices. With these models you actually draw on the screen on the tablet, then transfer to computer, rather than drawing on the tablet and looking at the computer screen to make sure you got it right. I currently ordered the Cintiq 12WX, and am awaiting it's arrival in the mail.

An individual I watch on YouTube, reiqws ( ), has a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95GvRH_e38s, in which he demonstrates his new Cintiq 21UX. He purchased the 21UX based on size and his constant drawing. I purchased the 12WX for the same purpose. He has a lot of desk space, while my desk...needs work. He draws daily, even several times a day. I draw...once in a while...I should draw more.

So check it out. If you're an avid drawer I highly recommend it, and I will post pictures and info about my experiences with it when I receive it.

Also, please check out my DeviantArt gallery, where I post both pictures and short short stories: http://barontophervonpanda.deviantart.com/

Until next time...