For the last couple of years I've order Steve Rude's Annual Arr Sketchbook. I've never been disappointed and this year follows the trend. I bought it along with 3 prints and a mystery book. Not only is the art reproduced gogeously but there is insight into the artistic process.
Rude's distinctive style shines one more time and I kook forward to the 2026 offering.

Most artists leave you as they find you; neither better or worse. The rare ones inspire, instruct, challenge and leave you better than they found you. Steve Rude is that type of artist; a game changer if you will. Steve is an eternal seeker, always striving to improve by never settling for mediocrity. Unlike other "teachers" who peddle gimmicks as knowledge, Steve leads by example. He stresses fundamentals and hard work. Steve Rude is a man who refuses to compromise his core values and artistic integrity in a world that demands we bend the knee to idiocy. He is truly a game changer.

My Steve Rude the Dude 2025 Sketchbook arrived tonight .
Went with the Limited Edition Hardcover Remarque version.
Really beautiful book & love the sketch I got even though I'm not sure who it is .
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HUGE fan of "The Dude" here! This is a really GREAT resource for ALL artist of ANY skill level. My compliments to "The Dude" for assembling such an Amazing "How to" manual for artistic weaklings like me to enjoy and learn from.

Don't forget to tune into Steve's weekly Youtube stream on Saturdays and please consider joining his Patreon. Steve is really accessible and graciously shares his artistic talents, techniques & experiences with other fledgling & professional artists alike. He really is a massively talented resource if you're even slightly interested in learning this stuff! The Dude IS LEGENDARY!!! LONG LIVE THE DUDE!

Was fortunate to pick up a very sweet Vampirella watercolor piece from the website. Beautiful work, securely packed and swiftly dispatched. Thanks, Dude! Best wishes to you and yours over the holidays and throughout the new year.- Matt

I received my book and art print very quickly after purchase, and I was surprised to see how carefully and thoughtfully the package and items arrived in such good condition. All the items arrived in perfect condition and wrapped with wrapping paper. It’s difficult to explain properly but I could see it was wrapped and packaged with care. I could tell instantly that the Steve Rude Art Team honestly cares about their product. A big thank you to the art team for taking the time to produce a great product.

Solid story, great art, & great resolution to the Thune storyline.

Nexus Origins is such a fun book. Great artwork and story, but reading it makes me think of the old saying "History may not repeat, but it certainly rhymes." It's hard to believe the book was written all those years ago considering how relevant it feels. A man constantly tormented by the evils of other men, and the only release is to murder murderors. Highly recommended.

This is a brilliant work of comic art. The characters, the layouts and the colour mixes all blend together seamlessly to produce a quality which I haven't seen since the Golden Age. I really cannot praise Steve "The Dude" Rude's work enough...Truly special and timeless stuff!

A good story and the usual great art. A shocking turn of events upends the Nexus Universe. I'll leave it to you to find out what that is. I'm looking forward to the colored version. So far Steve & Company are batting a thousand. I'm very happy to see Nexus resurrected and will continue to support these projects as long as Steve is willing and able. Thank you! GK

The Thing has always been my favorite character. Steve Rude captures his tragic appearance with humorous personality and situation. Not only did I love opening this gift up on Christmas morning, but I was pleasantly surprised by Jaynelle upgrading this purchase with the Dude's signature on the print! Thanks! Can't wait to frame this and put it on my Fantastic Four wall!

My name is Adam and this order ended up being my Christmas gift. After watching some interviews of Steve doing sketches or art studies made me want to start drawing in my sketchbook on a daily basis again. Now also having one of Steve’s sketchbooks is a helpful reminder that even the pros still like to practice.

It's always such a treat to pour through artwork by Steve Rude, but it's a learning experience to read through his process while going through his Sketchbooks!

The mail quickly brought 2 Sketchbooks and a Beautiful "Clobbered" Thing print, but I had to wait till Christmas morning to open them up and enjoy. Definitely worth the wait! And then to discover that Jaynelle had upgraded the print to include a Dude signature made it even better! Thanks so much! I've got days of Sketchbook studying ahead!

I'm never disappointed with Steve's art and sketch books! Always have interesting notes and suggestions for himself in drawing various subjects! Love seeing the art from his actual sketchbooks that he does himself and not just commissions. Nice to see the expanded pages thanks to Kickstarter too! Appreciate the quick delivery as well! Thank you!

Wowza, The Coming of Gourmando artist edition is amazing. Showing the story in finished colour, pencils and inked black and white pages, this really shows the Dude’s process. Simply a master of his craft -