As the holiday season approaches, we at Escape Motions want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you — our creative and inspiring community. Your passion and support fuel our drive to create tools that enable you to express your imagination. This year has been one for the books, and we’re thrilled to share some of the milestones we’ve achieved together in 2024.
A Year of Creative Growth and Milestones
This year, we saw remarkable developments across our suite of software, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you. Here’s a look back at what we’ve accomplished together:
20+ Updates for Rebelle 7:
We introduced many updates to our flagship software Rebelle, ensuring that your creative process is smoother, faster, and more enjoyable than ever.
New tools and features, inspired by your feedback, were added to enhance the realism and versatility of your projects.
In cooperation with Lubomir Zabadal and experts in traditional art media, we introduced 27 new papers and art surfaces in 9 full-color sets to enhance the touch of tradition and realism to your digital paintings. When creating the art surfaces, we look for a suitable contrast in texture to capture the characteristics of the fibers, which create a unique structure every time.
Improved Community Forum:
We’ve listened to your feedback and worked hard to implement a forum that not only meets your needs but also brings new and exciting features to elevate our discussions and create an even stronger community.
The new forum isn’t just about looks - it’s about functionality and ease of use. Some of the exciting new functionalities include redesigned support forums with a search option, likes and reactions, bookmarks, email notifications, real-time alerts, and more.
A Thriving Community of Artists:
Our community grew tremendously, with thousands of new artists and hobbyists picking up Escape Motions software. Your stunning artwork, published in our Gallery and on social media, has been a constant source of inspiration for our team and the entire community.
We’ve been blown away by your innovative use of Rebelle tools, pushing the boundaries of digital creativity in ways we could only dream of. Thank you for your participation in our art challenges held through our Gallery or on social media.
It has been a great pleasure to get to know some artists more closely. Whether through various collaborations with Rebelle Featured Artists, artists on social media, or by conducting interviews for our blog.
Enhanced Learning Resources:
We expanded our library of video tutorials demonstrated by Justice Frangipane, written guides, and tips from artists to help you get the most out of our tools. From beginner-friendly lessons to advanced techniques, webinars with artists and Master Series by Daniel Ibanez, we aimed to empower creators of all skill levels.
Exciting Partnerships:
We’ve collaborated closely with hardware producers, educators, and art-related organizations, creating exclusive content and sponsorships to inspire your creativity even more.
In cooperation with Wacom, we were able to integrate a free digital rights management service into Rebelle. Yuify provides a digital certificate of authenticity, proving the artist’s creative rights.
Looking Forward to the Year 2025
As we wrap up 2024, we’re brimming with excitement for what’s to come. We’re already hard at work on new updates, tools, and surprises for the coming year. Your feedback and suggestions have always been the cornerstone of our development, and we can’t wait to introduce Rebelle 8 in Q2 2025.
A Small Token of Our Gratitude - Creative Gift for iOS
As a token of our gratitude and in the spirit of the holiday season, we are offering a free download of Inspirit and Flame Painter on iOS (iPad, iPhone). Flame Painter in-app purchases are also free. Download our artsy tools on the App Store and get creative on the go.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey
Your trust and enthusiasm for Escape Motions have been the greatest gift we could ask for. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just started your journey with our software, we’re deeply grateful to have you in our community. Together, we’re shaping the future of digital art.
From all of us at Escape Motions, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and creativity. Here’s to a bright and art-filled 2025!
Happy Holidays,
The Escape Motions Team
Peter, Michal, Miro, Anton, Tony, Pavol, Tomas, Rasto, Gabo, Jozef M., Matus, Martin, Lubo, Jaro, Jozef C., Samuel, Marek, Alzbeta & Veronika
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Title image credits: Gloria Vanessa Nicoli
