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FEATURED
Nexus Family – Founding Supporter

$49

26 purchased

The Nexus Family helps fund the work needed to complete the Nexus Encyclopedia — the definitive reference documenting Nexus history, art, and creative process. By joining, you get a front-row seat to the research, organization, and discovery work as the Encyclopedia takes shape, along with special recognition when the book is ready

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Nexus Family – Founding Supporter Member
FEATURED
Nexus Family Portrait Print 11x14

$29

62 remaining

Originally painted in 1988, this Nexus Family Portrait remains one of Steve’s most beloved pieces. Created in cel vinyl on illustration board, the artwork captures the heart of the Nexus universe with a warmth that still resonates today. Printed on regular poster paper. Comes bagged and boarded. Option to sign for $20 post campaign. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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FEATURED
Crowdfunding Mystery Bag

$29

23 purchased

A grab-bag of studio goodness — a mix of prints, books, paper items, and surprises from the archives. Every bag is different. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Mystery Bag
FEATURED
2026 SKB Hardcover Edition

$125

137 remaining

A durable hardcover edition designed for long-term shelf life. Printed with a sewn-in signature page and shrink-wrapped at the printer. Shipping collected after the campaign.

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2026 SKB Hardcover
FEATURED
20×30 Collectors Retail Poster

$99

2 purchased

Gallery-size and printed on archival matte stock for rich blacks and crisp lines. This is meant as a retail promotional poster offered to you only here. Any overstock will be sent to Heritage for auction. (Final design is still in progress) Shipping collected post-campaign. Note that posters will ship separately in a tube for one additional flat fee. See shipping FAQ for details.

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Poster: 20x30 2026 Retailer - Signed
2026 SKB Softcover (Unsigned)

$39

2 purchased

The standard softcover edition of this year’s Art of Steve Rude. It includes all the paintings, studies, commissions, and Nexus anniversary pieces from the studio in a beautifully printed, easy-to-handle format. Shipping calculated after the campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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2026 SKB TPB Softcover — Unsigned
2026 SKB Softcover (Signed)

$59

1 purchased

The same softcover edition, hand-signed by Steve. A simple way to make your copy feel personal and connected to the artist who made it. Shipping calculated after the campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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2026 SKB TPB Softcover — Signed
2026 SKB Fine Art Edition

$69

5 purchased

This softcover features the Fine Art Variant cover with Steve’s painted figure study Tropical Brianna. Same interior, different collector-style cover. Shipping calculated after the campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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2026 SKB TPB Softcover — Fine Art Variant
Nexus Family Portrait Print 18x24 - SIGNED

$79

14 remaining

Originally painted in 1988, this Nexus Family Portrait remains one of Steve’s most beloved pieces. Created in cel vinyl on illustration board, the artwork captures the heart of the Nexus universe with a warmth that still resonates today. This new 18×24 print is crisp, vibrant, and ready for framing. Each one is hand-signed by Steve Rude. Oversize posters and prints have a combined flat rate shipping cost. She shipping FAQ for details.

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Mystery Studio Insert

$20

10 purchased

This is a surprise piece pulled from the studio — sketches, mini prints, test pages, notes, or other fun artifacts. (Free for international backers, limit 1 per pledge.) International backers, we will add one of these to all orders shipping outside the USA. Our way of saying thanks for supporting us and paying those higher shipping fees! Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Mystery Studio Insert
Original Animation Art Mystery Bag

$150

1 purchased

A one-of-a-kind piece of original Steve Rude art from the proposed Nexus Animated TV Show. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Mystery Original Art
2026 Anniversary Studio Notebook

$15

1 purchased

A 5.5 x 8.5" fresh, blank notebook. Perfect for sketches, notes, and thumbnails. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Notebook: 2026 SKB Studio Design
Horatio Headshot Signed Bookplate

$20

7 purchased

A signed 4×6 bookplate sticker This collectible 4×6 bookplate features Horatio in Steve’s painterly portrait style and comes hand-signed by Steve. It is a peel-and-stick bookplate designed to go inside your Art of Steve Rude 2026 book or any Nexus volume you love. A simple, classic studio keepsake that feels like it came straight from Steve’s desk. Shipping calculated post-campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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Bookplate: 2026 SKB Dave - Signed
Fine Art Signed Bookplate

$20

14 purchased

A 4×6 signed sticker you can place inside your book, frame, or gift to another fan. Each one is hand-signed in the studio. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Bookplate: 2026 SKB Fine Art - Signed
Alice Studio Notebook

$10

5 remaining

Same as the anniversary notebook, but featuring Alice in Wonderland from our 2025 sktchbook. Nearly sold out, stock is limited. A 5.5 x 8.5" fresh, blank notebook. Perfect for sketches, notes, and thumbnails. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Notebook: Past-year Alice
Figure Study Studio Notebook

$10

0 remaining

Same as the anniversary notebook, but featuring a painted figure study from our 2025 How to Draw Figures book. Nearly sold out, stock is limited. A 5.5 x 8.5" fresh, blank notebook. Perfect for sketches, notes, and thumbnails. Shipping collected post-campaign.

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Notebook: Past-year Figure Study
Catch-Me-Up Sketchbook Bundle

$199

2 remaining

Missing years from your Rude Dude collection? We've assembled complete sets from our remaining inventory - eight sketchbooks spanning 18 years of Steve's artistic journey (2007, 2008, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). From pre-recession sketches through pandemic drawings to current work, this bundle tells the story of an artist's dedication to his craft. Limited to 13 complete sets - when they're gone, these early years are gone forever.

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Catch Me Up Sketcbook Bundle
FEATURED
RETAILER EXCLUSIVE - Bookplate Mystery Bag

$35

0 purchased

Exclusive to retailers! Get 5 random Steve Rude bookplates from past campaigns. Each pack contains a mystery mix - retail value $50-100 depending on signed/unsigned combination. Perfect for retailers to offer as an affordable Steve Rude sampler or impulse purchase at checkout. Limited overstock quantities available. Shipping collected post campaign.

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Mystery Retailer Bookplate Bag
Retailer: 2026 SKB Softcover (Unsigned)

$25

0 purchased

The standard softcover edition of this year’s Art of Steve Rude. It includes all the paintings, studies, commissions, and Nexus anniversary pieces from the studio in a beautifully printed, easy-to-handle format. Shipping calculated after the campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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2026 SKB TPB Softcover — Unsigned
Retailer: 2026 SKB Softcover (Signed)

$35

0 purchased

The same softcover edition, hand-signed by Steve. A simple way to make your copy feel personal and connected to the artist who made it. Shipping calculated after the campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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2026 SKB TPB Softcover — Signed
Retailer: 2026 SKB Fine Art Edition

$40

0 purchased

This softcover features the Fine Art Variant cover with Steve’s painted figure study Tropical Brianna. Same interior, different collector-style cover. Shipping calculated after the campaign. See Shipping section for details.

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2026 SKB TPB Softcover — Fine Art Variant
Retailer: 2026 SKB Hardcover Edition

$75

137 remaining

A durable hardcover edition designed for long-term shelf life. Printed with a sewn-in signature page and shrink-wrapped at the printer. Shipping collected after the campaign.

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2026 SKB Hardcover
FEATURED
Retailer: 20x30 Collectors Retail Poster

$55

0 purchased

Gallery-size and printed on archival matte stock for rich blacks and crisp lines. This is meant as a retail promotional poster offered to you only here. Any overstock will be sent to Heritage for auction. (Final design is still in progress) Shipping collected post-campaign. Note that posters will ship separately in a tube for one additional flat fee. See shipping FAQ for details.

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Poster: 20x30 2026 Retailer - Signed

All available Add-ons

Nexus Family – Founding Supporter

Nexus Family Portrait Print 11x14

Crowdfunding Mystery Bag

2026 SKB Hardcover Edition

20×30 Collectors Retail Poster

2026 SKB Softcover (Unsigned)

2026 SKB Softcover (Signed)

2026 SKB Fine Art Edition

Nexus Family Portrait Print 18x24 - SIGNED

Mystery Studio Insert

Original Animation Art Mystery Bag

2026 Anniversary Studio Notebook

Horatio Headshot Signed Bookplate

Fine Art Signed Bookplate

Alice Studio Notebook

Figure Study Studio Notebook

Catch-Me-Up Sketchbook Bundle

RETAILER EXCLUSIVE - Bookplate Mystery Bag

Retailer: 2026 SKB Softcover (Unsigned)

Retailer: 2026 SKB Softcover (Signed)

Retailer: 2026 SKB Fine Art Edition

Retailer: 2026 SKB Hardcover Edition

Retailer: 20x30 Collectors Retail Poster