{"title":"Bryce Kho","description":"Bryce Kho, a concept illustrator and freelance mixed-media artist, is known for his vibrant and intricate anime-inspired illustrations that stir nostalgia. His portfolio spans a range of roles including illustrator and concept artist, contributing to projects such as Homestead Arcana and Aegis Defenders'. After a first collaboration with Sabotage doing illustrations for The Messenger, Bryce joined the team to handle all things concept art and character design on 'Sea of Stars, ' a retro-inspired RPG that has captivated over 5 million players worldwide. Additionally, Bryce commands an impressive social media presence with nearly 500,000 followers across his accounts. He is based in Pasadena, California, US.Sabotage Studio is a Canadian development team founded in 2016. Committed to creating awe-inspiring original universes recalling the greatest moments in classic gaming, Sabotage Studio rethinks the conventions of well-established genres to unlock new potential, creating distinct, modernized titles that reach beyond traditional expectations of what a genre can offer. Creator of the critically lauded turn-based RPG Sea of Stars, voted Best Indie Game at the 2023 The Game Awards, and acclaimed sidescrolling action platformer The Messenger, winner of Best Debut Indie Game at the 2018 The Game Awards, Sabotage Studio has established itself as one of the gaming industry's most promising developers. Sabotage Studio is currently working on Sea of Stars' upcoming DLC, Throes of the Watchmaker, along with their unannounced next title. They are located in Quebec City, Canada.Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, who publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Their books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation. They are based in Worcester, England, UK.","products":[{"product_id":"sea-of-stars-throes-of-the-watchmaker-the-concept-art-of-bryce-kho-hardcover","title":"Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker - The Concept Art of Bryce Kho\u003c\/i\u003e is the art book for the \u003ci\u003eSea of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e DLC, an extremely successful fantasy role-playing game created by Sabotage Studio and illustrated by renowned concept artist Bryce Kho.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSea of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e was released on all platforms in August 2023. It has since been played by over 6 million players worldwide and won 'Best Independent Game' at The Game Awards 2023. \u003ci\u003eThroes of the Watchmaker\u003c\/i\u003e was released for free in May 2025 as a thank-you gift to the fans of the game who made it such a success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBryce Kho has been on the Sabotage Studio team as lead concept artist since 2020. Known for his colourful and complex, retro-anime inspired illustrations, it's no mystery as to why Bryce and Sabotage Studio collaborated to make this turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker - The Concept Art of Bryce Kho showcases all the incredible characters that Bryce has lovingly brought to life through discussions with creative director Thierry Boulanger, and is a book to enjoy for gamers and art-lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo find out more and buy the game, check out Sabotage's Steam page: https: \/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1244090\/Sea_of_Stars\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sea of Stars game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PS4\/5 and Xbox Series XS + Xbox One.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250533826783,"sku":"9781915992376","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/n9hQgDZ0zf9781915992376.webp?v=1787403098"},{"product_id":"overflow-the-art-of-bryce-kho-hardcover","title":"Overflow: The Art of Bryce Kho - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this stunning book, discover the artistic journey of Bryce Kho, an illustrator and mixed-media artist known for his vibrant, intricate, and nostalgic artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOverflow\u003c\/i\u003e, Bryce delves into the state of flow when creating art. \"The sensation was different than a normal flow state, which is more about effortlessness. Instead, the feeling was akin to lucid dreaming inside my mind's eye. So vivid that I felt as if I was drawing from a live model.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBryce's portfolio spans a range of roles including illustrator and concept artist, contributing to projects such as \u003ci\u003eHomestead Arcana\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAegis Defenders\u003c\/i\u003e. After a first collaboration with Sabotage doing illustrations for \u003ci\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e, Bryce joined the team as Lead Concept Artist to handle all things concept art and character design on \u003ci\u003eSea of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, a retro-inspired RPG that has captivated over 5 million players worldwide. The popularity of 3dtotal's recent publication \u003ci\u003eSea of Stars: The Concept Art of Bryce Kho\u003c\/i\u003e (over 12,000 copies sold), which is based solely on his work for development of the video game, has raised the artist's profile and proven his popularity among our readership and further afield. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOverflow: The Art of Bryce Kho\u003c\/i\u003e, based entirely on the artist's personal art career and journey, he takes the reader behind the scenes into his studio and personal sketchbooks, and also reveals his creative process from start to finish in detailed step-by-step tutorials. Existing fans will be thrilled to discover new insights into Bryce's working methods and creative story, while those just discovering his art will love delving into galleries of his artwork, new and old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250534154463,"sku":"9781915992178","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/rhW4OFH7qd9781915992178.webp?v=1787403100"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/bryce-kho.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}