Thanks again for hanging in there with us. The 2026 sketchbook is officially put together at 160 pages and has now gone to the editor to catch all the spelling mistakes I managed to leave in. After that, it heads to the printer in Canada for a full draft copy, then on to press.

This one has easily been the most challenging sketchbook we’ve put together so far. Steve did not do many commissions this year, and the sketchbook he was working from literally fell apart just a few months into the year. Because of that, we built this volume around the weekly livestreams, which ended up giving the book its own personality. Inside you’ll find step-by-step demos, finished artwork, and QR codes that let you watch the original drawing sessions.

We know this one has taken longer than expected, and we really do appreciate your patience. We wanted to make sure the book still felt full, worthwhile, and true to what was happening in the studio this year.

The Battle for Thuneworld Artist Edition wraps this Saturday. Quick reminder of what makes this one different: you're getting the oversize pencils, inks, AND all the color pages — for the same price most places charge for just the pencils and inks. That's the whole book, the way Steve made it.

We're $15,000 away from the troops milestone — the point where we send Artist Editions to deployed servicemembers. If you've been on the fence, this is the weekend to jump in.

👉 steverude.com/thuneworldae

Our weekly livestream is this Saturday at 1:30 PM Arizona time on YouTube — same place Steve's been drawing every page you'll see in the new sketchbook. Last stream before Thuneworld closes, so it's gonna be a good one. youtube.com/steverudethedude

And if you want the closest seat to the studio, our Patreon Crew gets campaign-exclusive pricing, behind-the-scenes access, and way more of Steve's process all week long: patreon.com/steverude

More soon,

Jaynelle