iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Not becoming a hermit, just stepping away from the constant noise of social media.

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Check out this nice Water Racers review from The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide! theslingsandarrows.com/water-racers/

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Where can you buy my all-ages graphic novel Water Racers RIGHT NOW? My personal website: www.mikeschwartzart.com/store TikTok Shop: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8knJXRk/ Crocker Coffee House: crockercoffee.com If you think my book would be a good fit for your comic shop, book store, etc. reach out!

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Michigan Friends! I will have a table at this wonderful little show in Ann Arbor. I'm taking commissions (Funnybook Fish and regular) that will be ready for pickup at the show. DM me if interested.

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I am soft launching my online store. Starting with Water Racers hardcover and digital. Eventually this will be the place to order commissions and other stuff. www.mikeschwartzart.com/store

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Mike Schwartz Art | Illustration Design Comics | Michigan

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Thanks again for supporting Water Racers. All rewards shipped!

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

My last five commissions, viewed together, are quite colorful!

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The final Water Racers Kickstarter commission is DONE! Once it is out the door the campaign obligations are complete. Whew! #spiderverse #cats #books

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

My second Water Racers Kickstarter is done! The character pieces are literally ripped and glued to the main page! It was a bit sweaty, but turned out exactly the way I wanted. #doctorwho

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hello! I'm looking to connect with library acquisitions, specifically those who deal with YA graphic novels.

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

My latest round of Funnybook Fish for the Water Racers Kickstarter backers. Eight fish in a month. Whew!

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I've been awaiting a reply from the US Copyright Office. 5 days overdue. Totally expecting to read a headline that Elon has shut it down so all material can be fed into A.I.

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Water Racers shipping update! Domestic book-only orders nearly done. Then moving onto international book-only, then fish paintings and other add-ons. I start drawing the big commissions tonight! #kickstarter #waterracers #comics

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Any artist been using Affinity? I played around years ago. Wonder how it works currently?

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We have crossed the funding goal, but there are still 13 hours left to pledge! I’m not going to blink until that timer goes to zero! water-racers.com #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

The Water Racers Kickstarter has less than 40 hours to go and we are sitting at 82% funded. That’s less than $1300. It is NOT insurmountable! We CAN do this! #kickstarter www.water-racers.com

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Oh man, the Kickstarter counter has gone from days to hours *pulls at collar* water-racers.com #comics #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

I have added the "Ending Soon" icon on the images. That means this s#!t is getting serious! You have 5 days left to get in your pledge. It's all or nothing! water-racers.com #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

In case you were juuuuust about to pledge, Kickstarter is down for scheduled maintenance. It should be up in a little bit.

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

My little book will not be remembered through the ages, but every page was made with a sense of hope and optimism and the wish that a person will pick it up and be happier after putting it down. If you are in the mood to make a pledge today I thank you. Mike water-racers.com

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

The campaign is about to head into single-digit territory, and THEN I will get nervous! Make you pledge TODAY! water-racers.com #kickstartercomics #kickstarter #indiecomics #kickstartercampaign #comics #comicbooks

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

This weekend is the sweet spot between Halloween and Election Day. Treat yourself (of you kiddos) to a darn-fun graphic novel! Time is running out! water-racers.com #kickstarter #comics #art

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

The WATER RACERS Kickstarter campaign is entering week THREE! THE SECOND HALF! We are over 50% funded so we’re in a good spot. Still, if you are sitting on the fence, now is a good time to get in your pledge. Give a swift kick to the algorithm! #kickstarter #comics #graphicnovel water-racers.com

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Want some original art? More specifically a Funnybook Fish of your choice! I don't do these all the time so NOW is your chance! Only six left! water-racers.com #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Here is the most popular tier so far. $30 will get you the WATER RACERS hardcover plus a digital copy PLUS you will qualify for any and all stretch goals! water-racers.com #kickstartercomics

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

What are the reward tiers for the WATER RACERS campaign? The first one is a digital copy for only $10! That's 160 pages of full-color comics! water-racers.com #kickstarter #kickstartercomics #comics #graphicnovel

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Week Two begins! We had a bit of a lull over the weekend, so hopefully we can get things up and running again. #kickstarter #comics #graphicnovel #kidlit water-racers.com

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

What a beautiful day! Go enjoy it! But first, consider supporting the WATER RACERS Kickstarter!

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

Wow, thank you so much for showing up for WATER RACER’S first day! Let’s keep this momentum going! water-racers.com #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

The WATER RACERS Kickstarter is LIVE! This has been passion project of mine for a long time. I’m very excited that this moment is finally here! #comics #graphicnovel #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/wat...

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Water Racers

A Middle Grade Graphic Novel by Mike Schwartz (based on ideas and designs from his kids)

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

Hold onto your wigs and keys, the WATER RACERS Kickstarter begins tomorrow! #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 13/10/2024

The campaign for the Water Racers hardcover is almost here! Head on over to Kickstarter and sign up to be notified! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wat... #kickstarter

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

If you have a podcast and would like to help promote the Water Racers Kickstarter, let's set something up! #kickstarter #podcast

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 08/10/2024

One Week Until Launch! Sign up TODAY! water-racers.com #kickstarter #comics #graphicnovel

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

We are rapidly approaching race time! Be sure to leave a good rating and comment! www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/wa... #waterracers #webtoon #graphicnovel #comics #art

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

So after last week when I called for more subscribers, I lost one. Oh well. This week we introduce a mystery! www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/wa... #waterracers #webtoon #graphicnovel #comics #art

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Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartzart.bsky.social · 04/09/2024

Inside Out 2 is #11 all-time domestic box office?!? I swear I haven't heard a thing about it after it was released. #movies

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