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The fire is burning...
🕑 Added 2024-07-24 16:35:31 +0000 UTCHello Patrons!
Sometimes, these updates are a little hard to write, a little choked by feelings of failing to deliver good enough returns on your kind investment in me. I feel it's often better to keep working, rather than pop up only to say "Hey, I'm still making stuff", but today is different and I'm too inspired and excited to stay quiet...
Work is slowly coming to a close on the 100+ page Starbarians graphic novel. It's taking longer than I'd ever hoped (doesn't it always?) but it should be finished in early September. It represents the most ambitious story I've ever told, close in spirit to a three-act blockbuster film with heart, depth, twists and stupid jokes in abundance. This is not a short or a gag, it's an adventure.
I'm very happy with the work my colourists Ben Sawyer and Joyce Oder are doing for the book. Colouring 100 pages is no easy feat, and the richness and verve they are imbuing these alien worlds and characters with is bringing them to life. 14 pages were pencilled and inked ready for colour this month, and now only 35 of the 100+ pages remain! 35 pages more and the story will finally be ready for its audience... and I want MORE!
The 300lb trunk-snouted Killgarian in the room is... I need to finish Starbarians Episode 4 and Dr Bees Forever once the book is done. There is no dignity in letting these projects go un-finished for so long, and they are my next goal. Ideally they would both be released by the years' end.
After that, a change has to take place. I want to tell more stories as ambitious as the one presented in the graphic novel, and not just on the page, but on the screen. The completion of this graphic novel should not herald a return to infrequent animated shorts or similar small-scope projects, unless those projects actually move things forward. I don't talk about it much, but for years my desire has been to produce a 90 minute feature film. I aim to start pre-producing that film in 2025 and self fund it.
For that reason, the Patreon is staying open for the foreseeable future, and there will likely be more crowdfunded projects happening in 2025 as part of this larger strategy. With any luck, 2026 could see production beginning on my feature-length directorial debut, but there is a lot of work remaining in 2024 and 2025 to make that happen.
THANK YOU for your support. I promise that I am committed to making great, funny, outrageous entertainment for you all, and there is a LOT more to come.
The fire inside me to make this stuff has always burned and it will never go out. I will do this until I die. Your support makes that possible and means the world to me.
- Harry
Comments
Harry Partridge
Thank you Sam!! It's been a lot of work... I really miss animation and can't wait to come back to it.
Samarama
this looks freaking amazing
Harry Partridge
Thanks a million, Dylan. I agree that I collaborate with some great artists and am hugely fortunate.
Dylan Bennett
Im glad a talented artist such as you harry is making some truly amazing art and with people who are also amazing.
Harry Partridge
Okay fine, Paul! At least you'd be backing a winner :)
Paul Pascalau
Harry, this is unacceptable. If you don't release a rushed product no later than yesterday, I'll be taking my money to Ted Gier's Kickstarter campaign.
Harry Partridge
Thank you, William. And you're right about the gears continuing to turn. Hopefully the wheels stay on as well! I'll take some Harry time at Christmas :)
Harry Partridge
That's a great law. I'll remember that. Thanks, SM x
William Burns
I never doubt your work ethic, Harry, and the results are always fantastic. Looking forward to a feature film! Just remember to pace yourself, and take some 'Harry' time for yourself periodically.
Sentient Meatbag
I don't mind waiting, but you should really learn from Hofstadter's Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law.
Harry Partridge
Thank you so much, what kind words! Doing this stuff is certainly time-consuming and sometimes hard, but ultimately I am doing what I love and am very blessed. Thank you for all the support and I'll try to make it worth your while :)
Harry Partridge
Thanks Trevor! I'll always try and turn that support into something cool. I really owe you :)
Jeffry
You're welcome
Harry Partridge
Thank you, Jeffry :)
Trevor Bond
Hoping to be on board to help fund the things into the future!
Getes
Super happy to hear about all your projects! I know drawing and animation take a lot of time, but your work is worth it! I’m excited to see the finished comic and the continuations of your stories like Dr. Bees and Starbarians, and I’m especially ecstatic to hear about your plan for a 90 minute feature! I’ll support you as much as I can, you deserve every cent. Your work deserves to see the light of day and you have a talent that’s undeniable. Best of wishes, and good luck with everything on your plate!
Whakada Bellgate
Wow thanks! I did not know! XD
Jeffry
Uh oh
Harry Partridge
You're the man. Thank you, Jessy!
Harry Partridge
I thought I smelled something.
Harry Partridge
Patrons at the Starbarian level get it as digital webcomic! You'll still get it :)
Joel Mayer
Yea i'm working on a 3 minute project like this at work atm haha. It ain't easy but hey, YOU doing it would definitely look awesome ^^
Whakada Bellgate
Thats grat pal. Hope it works out for you as you wish. Unfortunally i dont have a credit card so i didnt back up the comic but i hope i can grab one when it releases.
Jessy Labrie
Never doubted you for a second Harry. I know your hard at work constantly, your always giving your very best man and I'm sure everyone feels the same. I'll always have your back for as long as I'm capable to do so. Keep being awesome man and let that fire blaze with your passion haha
Harry Partridge
.....pancakes!
Harry Partridge
Thank you Matthew, I'm very grateful!
Harry Partridge
Why not COMBINE 'EM?
Pyronius Flamebringer
You had me at fire....and then again at burning.
Harry Ashfield
Exciting stuff - shivering with antici...
Matthew Presser
Happy to be supporting such an ambitious, awesome dude!
Joel Mayer
Exciting News! For your sake i hope you're talking about a 90 Minute LIVE ACTION Feature :D But in any cased can't wait for what you're gonna put out in the world in the future!
Harry Partridge
Thanks LBF! Let me squeeze out a few more shorts and the graphic novel first, but then I'll get cooking :)
Harry Partridge
You're very welcome, washed or unwashed.
Loot Beer Films
I welcome the Partridge Motion Picture Era with open arms (and an open wallet) So excited for everything that's to come!
DAJ
Thanks to you and your team for committing to creating more passion filled entertainment for us unwashed masses.
Harry Partridge
Thank you, Fenrik!!
Harry Partridge
Thank you Shea! Good luck with your projects and goals. I know its tough out there for artists... I'm so blessed to have supporters like you and everyone here on Patreon. I'll try to do good things with that support.
Harry Partridge
It's the ultimate goal. Just like a youtube video...but bigger!
Harry Partridge
Thank you Wyatt! This is a seriously metal story!!
Harry Partridge
Thanks Russ!
Fenrikwulf
Awesome, man!
Shea Houser
You're a mad man, Harry, a mad man. And I'll gladly throw money at you for so long as you need as I am also mad (and have the same desires, I'd kill to have animated film of my comic baby child who I refuse to acknowledge is old enough to rent a car.)
Tarranium
A movie would be amazing, but my heart already hurts just thinking about the possible budget...
Wyatt Newquist
Holy shit! The image is metal as fuck! Corpse of Thrones, that is.
DAJ
Hell yes
