September Update
Hello Bots and Beez!
August was a rather quiet month, as most of my focus was on getting back on track with my day job as an artistic director. A lot of brain power consumed, BUT…the Skellybots (AND BLOCKY BEEZ) must go on! And they did...so here we go- The September Update!
THE FIRST BIT OF NEWS:
The Skellybots Origins Comic layout is complete. Now we navigate publishing, ISBNS, and all the good businessey stuff.
The Skellybots Origins Comic tells the story of the Skellybots- From their home planet, to the discovery of the golden records, and finally the beginnings of their earth research!
It’s been such a fun process putting this book together. I’m so grateful for all of the help, support, and encouragement for this project. Our next step will be to decide on publishing options, obtain ISBNS, and starting off a small run of printed books. Pre-orders will be available as soon as we figure all the beesness out!
Speaking of which, NEW BEESNESS!
Meet Bee# 8- Boney BEE!
Now available in the skelly store, Boney Bee has been through some stuff, but is still full of love…Just like you! Perfect for Spoopy season!
AND
BEE#9- Carmen Bee-Randa!
(Special Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Collection)
This Beezillian Bombshell is feeling fruity and fabulous! Based on the human Brazillian Bombshell Carmen Miranda, a broadway singer and actress known for her signature hats and fabulous headwear, including the iconic fruit hat! Get some Bananas In your Beesness! (Seriously, potassium rich and delicious, and culinarily versatile)-
Check out the Skellystore for Carmen Bee-randa Merch, including Iphone Cases, Mugs, and more to come!
Stay tuned for the next Latinx Hertiage Bees- Dropping in mid-September!
The Basic Bee is also coming to the Skellystore- Bee #1! (Get it? Be number one? Yeah? POSITIVE VIBES, YA’LL)
New Bot Illustration!
This one took over 24 hours to complete, but I couldn’t skimp on the details on one of my favorite Sci-Fi series! Inspired by Alien, Botley and the Xenobot explore the ruins of a very suspicious ship with cuddly scorpions like beings! They love hugs but…maybe keep your mouth closed.
Ceemo and Magmo LOVE Sticker Mule. BTW. If you want to create some badass merch, Click the Image below!
BMAC Subscribers!
All of this drawing, designing, and beesness sure makes a gal thirsty for coffee! (Seriously, it’s keeping me alive these days)… But what happens when you contribute to the skellybots project on Buymeacoffee.com?
-Help pay for coffee, sure, but also
Keeping the websites up and running!
Funding the development of merch!
Adding to the funding pool for the first publications to come!
Support the spread of joy and existential dread to all of humanity!
But it’s more than that! By becoming a monthly subscriber, you get all sorts of free swag, and you get the good feelings that come with helping not one, but TWO people achieve their dreams of becoming professional illustrators, and hopefully many more. Our goals also include expanding the team! Right now we only pay in swag, but if you know someone who wants to help develop this project, send them our way! Right now we need help with social media posts and growing our discord server.
If you already subscribe, thank you! Please consider upgrading or even better, bringing a friend or family member on board! Until the end of the year, if you refer a friend and they sign up, you’ll BOTH get a free bots and beez print!
Back on Patreon!
The original patreon account under PAYASA ART has now been converted to Skellybots and Blocky Beez with exclusive tiers, including Basic Bee, Swarm, and Hive memberships, which give you access to beez and bots merch and first looks at projects in progress! The First 5 Patrons to join by October will get a free Bots and Beez Print!
And of course, I’ve saved the best bit o news for last!
We wanted to create a cute spinoff called Ask an Eggbid, so we did! Magmo and Ceemo have completed the first Episode of Ask an Eggbid, featuring the debut of the Beenary Translator Bee.
In Ask and Eggbid, the Skellybots and their malfunctioning companion, Keith, create their own docu-series about Eggbid culture, anatomy, and home planet—AND IT’S NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBTOONS.com!
Thank you to all the supporters of the Skellybots and Blocky Beez!-
Skot Leach //Jackie Mayo// Ryan B. //Pepper P. //S. Hudson //Graham G.
//J. Dillard Wright // J. Jacobs //Lauren Quackenbush // M. Coffey // Francie K.
@renatajiji // Delia C. // Calla C.// Jennifer S. // Catherine V.
Roger Kibbe // G. Dennis // Colin Goldberg
Bee you later! Okay, yeah that one was a bit cheesy. See you in October, friends!
-Ceemo and Magmo
