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Hey lovely patrons! I’ve been spending the last few weeks working intensively on the upcoming artbook. We’ve been working on the page layouts, which basically means that 3Dtotal sends over a draft of the book, and I put together detailed feedback and adjustments. They modify the draft and I continue giving feedback until I give my approval and it’s ready to go to print! 

I finally approved the layouts last week, and now we’re working on the exercise booklet. I’m really lucky to be working with them because they are super committed to making sure I’m happy with the final designs, and they take all my feedback really seriously. And when it comes to things like this, I am incredibly nitpicky :’) The images above are a preview of 3 spreads from the book that I’m really happy with.

There’s also one exclusive drawing that didn’t make it to the final cut of the artbook. It’s an inked drawing from my sketchbook that I scanned and partially painted over in photoshop, so it's mostly traditional with some digital touches.

Hope you like this little sneak preview! This week we'll probably be done with all the layouts and then I can focus fully on generating new art this month :) 

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Celila

thank you so much for sharing! the sketch that wasn't included is lovely! i appreciate the mix of traditional and digital more and more. the best of two worlds. i'm happy you found a company that helps you publish artbooks that reach your high standards. the layout and mix of text and art is wonderful! aah art nouveau!! 😍 i've just fallen back into love with this art style & stylization. beautiful!

Jill Anderson

Thanks for the sneak peek Lois. I cannot wait to get my copy 🥰

Lovewin

Very cool sneak peek. It's cool to hear about the process with that company

Velina

So excited to get my hands on this book! It's looking amazing from this sneak peak (no doubt it is!!) 🥰 Thank you for all the hard work you put into it!

Ximena Xarau

Omg !!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!! It looks amazing!!!! 🥺

Jo.Comics

I am really looking forward to the book, it looks very good and really informative. Can't wait to apply what I'll learn to my own creative process, I'm sure it'll be a big help :)

Atılay Sargın

I saw the drawing at the page 15 u posted on VIP version in Twitter. I was waiting to see the final version and I’m happy to see it finally ✨✨

Dan Vedda

Glad to hear you're putting the layouts to bed, and thank you for all the time it takes to get things just so. It's certainly heavy lifting, but well worth it. Lovely to hear you'll be able to turn to new creations soon! Thank you--

Tina Kavčič

Yay, can't wait for it to be published! So nice to hear you have a good relationship with the publisher and that you can get your vision realised.

Rali M.

Aaaah! Thank you so much for sharing this sneak peak, Lois! It looks stunning!! Thank you so much for all the effort and hard work you've put into this book. I can't wait for it to arrive! <3

Lauri Panopoulos

These are really beautiful. Thank you for sharing them.

Roms

The whole editing process sounds like it's both fun and tedious! Also, One tree planted for every book sold!! That's one more reason to get a copy <3

Rachel Greaner

I'm so excited! It looks like it will be extremely helpful/informative :D

Kamellia

Looks amazing! I'm just sorry I missed the Kickstarter, hopefully, next time! talking about Kickstarter are you still doing the book through them even though they have changed their working system?

Greg Schultz

I really like the jagged black background on the "finger-pointer". Might carry the idea into the final. Thanks for the previews.

slavontherocks (edited)

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2026-09-13 21:00 Will this be available outside of Kickstarter? My pledge was declined because it was an international purchase 😭
2021-12-14 21:01

Cluisdotorg

I am so torn with 3Dtotal. TL;DR - Beautiful books created with great artists. But the shipping and handling is a mess for me. They care so deeply for the product, they would be terrified to see what some of us end up getting on the other end of a sale. They really do a PHENOMINAL job putting these books together with some really awesome artists. I have ordered a pile of books from them over the past couple of years. However the shipping... I caveat this by saying I live in the US and my results may be different from most. But every order I have gotten from them the boxes have essentially started falling apart. Most of them arrive with USPS tape all over them to just hold them together. In a couple of cases the books were waterlogged when they showed up. This last time though was just insane. It took almost two months of back and forth with customer service to get actually get all the books I ordered. They were totally responsive and cordial, and even waived the shipping charge after like the fourth week, but considering the 4 books were around £71.46 and the shipping was £56.79 it feels like you are paying more than one should even if it all went as expected and arrived in great condition. 3D has both you and Eleeza, so I obviously won't be going anywhere else, but considering the amount of money you two provide the business with I would hope they start looking at the shipping and handling process and find a better way to do it, at least for overseas customers. Wow that's alot. Sorry :D Super pumped for the book, looks awesome so far!

Kate S

Will it be possible to buy your book in electronic form?

ChrisiaDraws (edited)

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2026-09-13 21:00 Thank you so much for the preview! I'm super exited to get my hands on he book &lt;3
2021-12-15 14:54 Thank you so much for the preview! I'm super exited to get my hands on he book <3

Thank you so much for the preview! I'm super exited to get my hands on he book <3

Loish

hey kate! unfortunately it will only be available in physical form.

Anne-Claire (edited)

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2026-09-13 21:00 Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to receive the book &lt;3 &lt;3
2021-12-15 23:29 Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to receive the book <3 <3

Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to receive the book <3 <3

A

I bought this book. I can’t wait to get it. It looks great! 👍

Riley Morgan

Hey Loish. This preview is amazing . The artwork is spectacular. I love the first artwork. And the third one those are my favs. I love the concept of all of them tho. Hey Loish is it possible if I can send you a dm

Loish

thanks so much Adan!

Loish

hey cluis! I am so sorry to hear that. that sounds incredibly frustrating. the shipping is indeed very expensive from the UK and you should be expecting better packaging for that price. I will forward your experience on to my contact at 3Dtotal and let them know this has been happening.

Loish

that's a bummer! yes, they will be available in a variety of webshops after the kickstarter :)

Loish

hey Katerin! I have no plans for any future kickstarters, this one wrapped up last month.

Loish

thank you! it is actually very tedious at this stage to be honest hahaha. but it's all part of the process :)

Loish

thanks so much!!

Loish

thanks so much dan! it is SO much work, and I've got someone helping me out - self-published artists do way more. it's incredible what they manage to put together!

Loish

yes, I drew that one ages ago for lightbox before the pandemic hit! it was supposed to be printed out really big, but the whole event was cancelled unfortunately. such a bummer!

Loish

I agree, the more I dabble in traditional art, the more I feel like I want to add some digital touches to maximize the end result! and thanks for your kind words about the book! it talks so much about the influence that art nouveau had on me :)

Loish

hey Cluis, here's part of the response I got from my publisher that I hope is helpful for you: "For the KS campaign we actually fulfil all the books in the US as it makes it cheaper for the backer and a bit more reliable. But we’re actually aiming to have a site in the US fulfil all our orders there soon. We moved over to Shopify for our store a few months back and are planning to use their US fulfilment sites to send books/orders in the new year. That should make it cheaper and faster for US customers." They've also forwarded your comments about the packaging to the department that manages that. I hope this helps in some way although I totally get that this doesn't reverse your past experiences with them!

Kamellia

ah ok, Thanks for answering :). I don't know what will happen in the future but I hope that if there is a chance for another book you can find something that works well for you. i look forward to being able to get my hands of your book once it goes on sale! super exciting!

Cluisdotorg

Well that is just awesome! Thank you so much for passing this along. They just make such an outstanding, and much needed product. It breaks my heart to see all that work getting messed up in something as trivial as shipping. You are, as always the best. Keep killing it for us. :D

Paula Shin

I couldnt get the book at the time! Hopefully I'll be able to buy it another time :) I have the other 2 and I love them!

Loish

definitely! the book will be available through a variety of different webshops :)

Kate S

Then I will hope that your book will appear in Russia as well :)