Designing an Artbook, Ep 12

How to Design an Artbook, Episode 12

A belated Happy New Year!

With Episode 12 filmed and edited during the last week of 2020, all that remained was exporting the video for a YouTube format. Alas, computer issues in the form of an older computer that didn’t have the ‘memory’ capacity to complete the exporting portion of the video. Thus began a 6 week adventure of how to address the ’GPU memory’ problem.

A new computer of specific Processor and Graphic Card specifications was the end result but even obtaining that was not an easy road given the demand for computers and computer parts during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the filming was completed I decided to keep the initial video intact but with a newly inserted prologue introduction of the belated Happy New Year video. With the Holiday greeting, this Episode highlights the completion of the first two ‘in-progress’ paintings discussed over the past few episodes with a view of both from start to finish.

Overall view of the “24 Album Cover” book Episode series project is Highlighting the artistic design, writing stories, creating art images, computer applications including InDesign & Photoshop, layout for conversion to PDF, and a crowdfunding campaign to convert the self-published ArtStory project to printed form.

The ArtStory book will feature 48 full color images, 77 supporting images (of which include these 5), and 24 short story/vignettes within a 9.5 x 9.5, 100 plus page self-published book.

The future Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign to fund the digital scanning and printing costs will afford the viewing audience the opportunity to have their name included within the text of the 24 short story/vignettes and in the Acknowledgement section of the ArtStory book as well as being able to own the book itself.

YouTube video: Created: 12-28-20 Published: 2-15-21

Links: Website: http://www.clhaupt.com

Musical guest for Episode 12 ‘End of Video Credits’ background music:

Episode 12: Charles Roe “16 Kittens 20 Monkies”© Www.reverbnation.com/ceroe

Musical guests for past Episodes:

Episode 11: Ryan Simmons “Why Not Now”© Www.magnoliabluestudio.com

Episode 9: Charles Roe “Made it Easy”© Www.reverbnation.com/ceroe

Episode 8: Bob Williams “Go Figure”© http://www.cynergymusic.net

Episode 7: Bob and Judy Williams w/guest, Venetia Butler on flute “Tideline”© http://www.cynergymusic.net

The Second ArtStory Book in the Making-2

Posted by Craig L Haupt

Over the past several months I have been researching the concept and possibility of a second ArtStory book. It has now entered the stage where it has become a viable project. As part of the promotional aspects I am creating a series of YouTube videos to let viewers see the process of creating my second ArtStory book, “24 Album Covers”.

I uploaded the first video yesterday, “Episode One, Second Book Beginnings”.

The video project will highlight the progress of creating a self-published ArtStory book from beginnings to launching a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to working with the printer for publication. At YouTube just type in Craig L Haupt.

The first few video’s will be uploaded about three weeks apart while I work with the learning curve of writing scripts, filming, relaxing in front of the camera, lighting, and film editing process besides working on the book text and design itself. With time and experience I hope to figure out a one or two week posting schedule as I solidify a second Kickstarter campaign during the spring of 2021.

They do not list the names of subscribers or viewers so there is a sense of confidentially. Only comments would give any recognition.

Below is the YouTube link if you would prefer to copy and paste to the YouTube search box.

Thank you,

Craig

The Second ArtStory Book in the Making

Posted by Craig L Haupt

Hello everyone,
I hope everyone is well and safe during this stressful times.
Over the past several months I have been researching the concept and possibility of a second ArtStory book. It has now entered the stage where it has become a viable project. As part of the promotional aspects I am creating a series of YouTube videos to let viewers see the process of creating my second ArtStory book, “24 Album Covers”.
I uploaded the first video today, “Episode One, Second Book Beginnings”.
I hope that you will take a moment to view the video and if you are interested in following the creative process of self-publishing a book, in this case, my book, please feel free to subscribe to the channel. At YouTube just type in Craig L Haupt.

They do not list the names of subscribers or viewers so there is a sense of confidentially. Only comments would give any recognition.
Below is the YouTube link if you would prefer to copy and paste to the YouTube search box.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9IzJzJWVrs

Thank you,
Craig

Border Art from “The Journey to Ukazoo” book #2b

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Story Two: Image page Border Art (2b)

The Border art from 2019 “The Journey to Ukazoo” book. These Border art strips are at the bottom of each of the 37 stories and 37 art images contained in “The Journey to Ukazoo” book. Actual size of each of the 74 border strips is 2.5 x 8 inches.

This is from Slide Two, Image page: Ocracoke, North Carolina

Border Art from “The Journey to Ukazoo” book #2a

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Story Two: text page (2a)

This is from Slide Two, text page: : Getting close to Ocracoke, North Carolina-Slide 2a
#art #book #Border #journey #watercolor #pen #ink #selfpubliishing #artist #writing

Border Art from “The Journey to Ukazoo” book #1b

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Story One: Image page (1b)

This is Slide one, Image page: Going through the FMc tunnel heading for Ocracoke, NC-Slide 1b
#art #book #Border #journey #watercolor #pen #ink #selfpubliishing #artist #writing

Border Art from “The Journey to Ukazoo” book #1a

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Story One: text page (1a)

On June 3rd, 2013, 7 years ago, I started the initial postings of “The Journey to Ukazoo” for the 2014 Ukazoo Solo art exhibit. For this anniversary I would like to post in order, the Border Artwork from the 2019 book. This will be best seen if you are using a computer and click on the image to see it as full size: 2.5 x 8 inches. One a day/ 4 per week M,T,W, & Th. This is Slide one, text page Leaving Baltimore
#art #book #Border #journey #watercolor #pen #ink

“The Journey to Ukazoo” Kickstarter Anniversary

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Today is the one year anniversary of completing a successful Kickstarter campaign to self-publish “The Journey to Ukazoo” ArtStory book. To all those who supported, Shared, donated, helped, and became a part of the book, I thank you, thank you, thank you all!!

Art exhibit Event

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“First Friday Art Walk” event at Highlandtown Gallery, Baltimore, MD, Feb 7, 5 to 9pm. I will be displaying eight pieces of artwork. Please take the time to stop in to see my art along with a host of other wonderful works by other artists.
“The Journey to Ukazoo” book will also be available.
Shown is one of the my eight: “Back to Back”, oil on canvas
Copyright: Craig L Haupt

“The Journey to Ukazoo” book signing

Posted by Craig L Haupt

“The Journey to Ukazoo” book signing has been rescheduled for Sat. Jan. 25, 1 to 3 pm at Highlandtown Gallery Baltimore MD.

Both artwork and the book, a unique and whimsical ArtStory book that contains 37 stories with companion full color images plus another 113 full color images. There is a sample book to view. Shown is an image from the book.

Artwork, stories, design and published by yours truly.

“Island of Spheres surrounded by Sea Serpents’” copyright Craig L Haupt

Book signing hosted by Gallery owner Felicia Zannino-Baker.

#island #sphere #watercolor #dots #penandink #serpent #book #publisher #whimsical #design #artist #writer #stories