Jim Vargas and Carla Wyzgala show off their Kickstarter projects.
If you don't know, Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com) helps many kinds of artists (fully in control of their projects) bring their visions and projects to life with the financial support of existing and new fans/backers.
The Academy artists set different contribution levels and offerings (signed copy, original artwork, etc.) in exchange for financial support. Many backers of each alumnus were complete strangers and from all over the world – a true validation of the artists' work.
Carla Wyzgala,BFA in illustration, 2009.
Independently creating comics and illustrations.
Jen Brazas,BFA in Illustration, 2009.
Writing and marketing her webcomic, http://mysticrevolution.keenspot.com.
Caleb King, BFA in Illustration, 2009.
Comic book artist, creating his own intellectual property.
Kyle Bice,BFA in painting, 2002.
Working as a full-time freelance illustrator.
Jim Vargas,BFA in Illustration, 2009.
Since launching in 2009, Kickstarter has attracted approximately 4.5 million people who have pledged more than $690 million, funding more than 44,000 creative projects.