Kinship Kickstarter

I recently launched a Kickstarter to make 100 copies of my latest comics in one book - Kinship. Funding ends on February 16, 2017 at 7 pm PST. Check it out!

Steampunk Zodiac 2017 Calendar

18 days left for my Steampunk Zodiac 2017 Calendar and we're within striking distance of 50% funded. I appreciate your consideration of support!

Clockwork Alchemy and Kickstarter

I'll be at Clockwork Alchemy held at the Double Tree in San Jose, CA from May 27th to 30th. I'm sharing the space with Bobcat Publishing at booth #36 in the Artist's Bazaar. We'll be there with our steampunk themed art and more! We're participating in a convention scavenger hunt sponsored by the Sacramento Steampunk Society. Stop by for a map stamp, lovely conversation, and a chance to win a prize from the Society.

I launched the Steampunk Zodiac 2017 Calendar today! If you're coming to Clockwork Alchemy and show me your pledge at the booth, I'll give you an extra gift as a thank you for your early support. I will have some of originals from the calendar on display.

I will have a few more manga and/or drawing classes for kids or teens confirmed soon for July.

Taurus

Taurus for an upcoming Kickstarter project.

#taurus #minotaur #labyrinth #zodiac #zodiacsigns #horoscope #steampunk #matador #bullfight #maze

Zodiac symbols

Hand lettered ‪zodiac symbols based on the oft used Wingdings font for my upcoming calendar.

Steampunk Holiday Cards Kickstarter

Freshly launched is my fourth steampunk theme Kickstarter - Steampunk Holiday Cards. Running under 20 days, I hope you will consider supporting my latest project!

Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar

I completed the Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar and I have a limited number on hand after shipping out the Kickstarter rewards. Closed, the calender is 8.5x10.5 inches. Open, the calendar is 10.5x17 inches. It's $18 with USA domestic shipping and $38 for international shipping respectively. I've posted some of the illustrations below, but check out the link here to see all the art from the calendar. Email me at kl at karenluk dot net, if you're interested.

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February:

March:

April:

Ox Reposed

Ox Reposed from my Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar.

Steam Chef

Here's the latest painting for the Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar: Steam Chef.

Still painting

I'm still working on the illustrations for the Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar. Here's the latest one: Monkey King. More to come soon!

Under 10 hours left!

My current Kickstarter, Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar, has less than 10 hours to go. Please check it out for my latest artwork. I'd appreciate your support!

10 days left!

10 days left to get the Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar! Ninja Fetch is the latest illustration.

Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar Kickstarter

The Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar Kickstarter launched! Check it out for my latest artwork as the campaign progresses.

Upcoming Kickstarter

A preview illustration for my upcoming Steampunk Asian Zodiac 2015 Calendar Kickstarter; Flying Pig. Launching soon!

Watercolor animals

Some, new quick watercolors.

Upcoming calendar Kickstarter

Here's the cover for my upcoming calendar Kickstarter, featuring animals from the Asian zodiac in a steampunk style.

FanimeCon 2014!

I don’t usually do fan art, but when I do, it comes out like this. I have a limited number of prints available at FanimeCon 2014. Come by Artist Alley table #401 in the Grand Ballroom, if you want to get one! I have my comics and steampunk goodies available too.

On Sunday, I'm doing a panel on Crowdfunding 101 at 12 noon, Panels 4 room located at the Fairmont Hotel.

Fanime 2014

I have a table at FanimeCon 2014 which runs May 23rd to 26th over Memorial Day weekend. Table number 401.

In addition, I have a panel on crowdfunding. Here's the official title and description.
Crowdfunding 101: Fun & Profit
When: May 25th, Sunday, 12 to 1 pm
Location: Panels 4 at the Fairmont Hotel, FanimeCon
Want to crowdfund your next creative project? Confused about the differences between Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Patreon? Come and learn from Karen Luk who has successfully created and funded two Kickstarter projects. Find out if crowdfunding can help you make your project a reality!

Hope to see you there!

Steampunk Animal 2014 Calendar Kickstarter, four months later

Steampunk Animal 2014 Calendar was my second Kickstarter. The print run and the funding goal was a tenth of my previous campaign for Steampunk ABC at 100 calendars for a funding goal of $900. I completed the calendar in a two months' span, including running the Kickstarter for three weeks, a few events, and shipping 96% of the rewards. Working with a US printer also made it easier to meet the shipping deadline because the printing turnaround was days, not a couple months.

Given the limited time frame to get the calendars shipped out in December, I did not promote the campaign as heavily as the Steampunk ABC one. I was focused on finishing all the illustrations and design work. I used my social media contacts, posted on a couple steampunk forums, and shared the campaign with Steampunk ABC backers. Nearly half of the backers were from previous Steampunk ABC Kickstarter.

The campaign was funded twice over, but I lost a backer once the payments were processed, leaving a final total of $1787 with 67 backers. I ended up doing a print run of 150, instead of the proposed 100, so I could sell the calendar at holiday events. I had three international backers in Australia, United Kingdom, and Croatia respectively. The rest of the backers were in the US. With the increased print run, packaging, and postage, the total was $926. After paying that and Kickstarter fees, I netted $695 before taxes. The Kickstarter campaign pre-sold 84 calendars along with the other rewards. From various holiday sales of the calendar, I gained another $300 gross.

From the Steampunk ABC Kickstarter, I learned that doing sketches and watercolor commissions took too much time to complete. I enjoy doing them for the backers, so I scaled down similar offerings for the calendar. The short time frame to get everything done and shipped out on time was also part of that decision. All the Steampunk Animal Calendar rewards were claimed by the backers. Had I kept the original print run of 100, the funding goal of $900 would have covered all the fees and various reward expenditures. The Steampunk Animal 2014 Calendar was right on the mark for its funding goal.

If you missed out on the original Kickstarter, you can get the Steampunk Animal 2014 Calendar now at a discounted price. I have a limited supply left, so have at them!

Less than 36 hours left

Steampunk Animal 2014 Calendar is in its final hours! The Kickstarter closes November 25th, 9 pm PDT. Pledge, if you really want one! I will have a very, very limited amount of the calendars available online later.