Both my art books, Born In Concrete: The EK Series and EK2 - The Lost Years are on sale at Amazon.com, ...just in time for the holidays! Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a book of gnarled cosmonauts floating through the hazy void of inner space! The EK Series book is %30 off, while EK2 - The Lost Years is %20 off. This is for a limited time so grab them while you can get a deal!
SHOP SALE
I’m always late posting things here, …mainly due to laziness, but also due to the fact that most of the engagement I get is on my social media sites. Anyways, I’ve been running a %25 off sale on all items currently in the shop, and there are a few days left so check it out here!
OVERWHELMED SCULPT
Turnaround of the digital sculpt used to create the 3D master print for the new Overwhelmed model resin model kit. The figure was sculpted by the talented Mark Henriksen. In the past I’ve worked with Mark at Next Level games and have always been impressed by by his work. You can check some of his other awesome sculpts here.
The overwhelmed model is currently available for order from The Kombinat here, or by emailing them at info@thekombinat.com.
Shipping early 2025.
OVERWHELMED MODEL KIT
I’m late to getting to posting this here, and this has been posted to my other social media channels for some time now, but I’m happy to announce that my new Overwhelmed resin model kit is now available for order! The kit is 1/10th scale, and consists of 32 resin parts, a clear base, decals and instructions. The kit was sculpted by the talented Mark Henriksen and produced in Europe by The Kombinat.
The kit can be ordered on the Kombinat website here, or by emailing info@thekombinat.com.
Shipping early 2025.
ECCC BOOK SIGNING
I'm going to be a guest at the Design Studio Press Booth at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle this Saturday, March 2nd. I'll be doing a book signing from 4:00 - 5:30pm, but I'll also be kicking around for most of the afternoon, so if you are attending ECCC this weekend, come by and say hello at Booth# 10042!
CBC RADIO INTERVIEW
I had a short interview segment on a recent episode of the CBC Radio program On The Island with Gregor Craigie. I talk to CBC correspondent Sterling Eyford about my new book and we touch on the topic of AI generated images as well.
You can listen to the segment here.
Big thanks to Sterling, Gregor and the CBC for the opportunity!
PRINT SALE - %15 OFF
To celebrate the release of my art books I’m having a %15 off sale on all limited edition prints on my website. Prints of pieces from both books are available...including new prints and the return of some older classics. Check them out at: http://www.borninconcrete.com/shop
Ends Nov.15th, 2022.
EK2 - THE LOST YEARS - AVAILABLE NOW!
After a month long supply chain related shipping delay, my new book EK2 - The Lost Years, is now in stock and available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target and from my publisher, Design Studio Press. The book will also be available from physical retailers as well...so it might pop up in a bookstore near you.
Thanks to everyone that have already pre-ordered copies!
Here are the links:
Amazon - tinyurl.com/mr8ekwh4
Barnes and Noble - tinyurl.com/bdh43a7r
Target - tinyurl.com/9ndua4n8
Design Studio Press - tinyurl.com/5b5fkjjd
EK2 - THE LOST YEARS RELEASE DATE
My new art book, EK2 - The Lost Years, is set to be released on October 25th! This 96 page, hardcover art book features all of the pieces from the second EK art series, design materials from various model kit collaborations and a sampling of the work done for the Traveller Kickstarter project. A few personal commissions are included as well, along with some new work created specifically for this collection.
EK2 - The Lost Years is currently available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target and Design Studio Press.
Published by Design Studio Press.
EK2 - THE LOST YEARS - AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON
My book, EK2 - The Lost Years is now available for pre-order on Amazon! In addition to amazon.com, the book is also available on various European Amazon sites such as amazon.uk, amazon.de and amazon.fr, as well. So for those in Europe that would like to order the book, you can now do so from within the continent and you won’t have to pay shipping rates from North America. Shipping of the books should commence by the end of the month.
Here are the links:
EK2 - THE LOST YEARS ARTBOOK
My second art book, EK2 - The Lost Years, is coming out soon from Design Studio Press! This 96 page, hardcover art book features all of the pieces from the second EK art series, design materials from various model kit collaborations and a sampling of the work done for the Traveller Kickstarter project. A few personal commissions are included as well, along with some new work created specifically for this collection.
The book is currently available for pre-order from Design Studio Press here, and will be released later this month/early next month. I’ll post again regarding the official publication/release date.
TRAVELLER DIY STATUE KIT SHIPPING
A few pics from Ax2 Limited of The Traveller DIY statue kits being all packed up for shipping. Thanks to everyone that backed the KickStarter!
CLARKESWORLD #177
“Companion”, a piece from my EK2 Series is featured on the cover of issue #177 of science fiction anthology Clarkesworld. The ebook version is currently available (in almost any format you may want/need) and a print copy will follow in the future.
Issues can be purchased on the Clarkesworld website here.
Thanks to Neil Clarke again for the opportunity.
EK 03 COSMONAUT RESIN MODEL KIT BACK IN STOCK
The EK Cosmonaut 03 resin model kit is back in stock! Amazingly sculpted by Gene Campbell and produced by Industria Mechanika. This is unfortunately the last run of this kit so get one while you can!
Order at: https://industriamechanika.com/shop/32-derek-stenning
DYSTOPIC PRE-ORDER
1/6th Scale Dystopic resin model kits are back for pre-order from Industria Mechanika! Order at the IMech shop here.
Best guess shipping date is June 2021. Could be delayed due to Covid……fingers crossed that it is not!
GALAKTIKA
“OVERWHELMED”, a piece from my series EK2 - The Lost Years was used as a cover image on issue #371 of sci-fi magazine Galaktika. As with the last cover, the image was use on both the standard size and the larger "XL" edition.
Thanks again to Réka at Galaktika!
EK COSMONAUT 01 & 02 BACK IN STOCK
1/8th scale EK Cosmonaut 01 and Cosmonaut 02 resin model kits are back in stock again at Industria Mechanika! The perfect thing to help whittle away those Covid lockdown hours! Order at the Industria Mechanika Shop here.
GALAKTIKA
“The Navigator”, a new piece from my series EK2 - The Lost Years was used on the cover of issue #358 (Jan. 2020) of long running Hungarian sci-fi magazine Galaktika. The image was use on both the standard size issue and the larger "XL" edition.
Thanks to Réka at Galaktika and Metropolis Media.
CLARKESWORLD COVER
My piece “Halo” was used as a cover image for issue #159 (Dec. 2019), of Clarkesworld Magazine. Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine that features original fiction stories, articles and author/creator interviews. Available in ebook, podcast, and print editions.
This image also won 2nd place in the Clarkesworld readers poll for best cover of 2019.
Thanks to Neil Clarke! More info. at: clarkesworldmagazine.com
GRAFFICA INTERVIEW
Life has been pretty chaotic for me so far this year, so I'm catching up on some older news...but here is an interview I did a few months back with Spanish design/illustration magazine Gràffica.
We discuss how I got into art, my career path, working with Nintendo and Microsoft and the EK Series.
Anyways, check it out here. I hope you can read Spanish!
Thanks to Alicia Juan and Graffica!