About this project

Every time I fly into a reasonably large city at night I try to get a window seat. If it's a clear enough night I watch the view as we land. At first it looks like a nervous system. Clumps of lights connected by thin strands. As you get closer to the ground you start to see other shapes take form against an inky black backdrop. I have often thought about making paintings of this experience, and now I am.

I will be doing a series of paintings in all sizes based on this vision. In addition this will be my first series to have limited edition prints. I plan to have some sort of show of the paintings at some point, but before I can set that up I need to have some paintings to show. Right now I just have a few small ones, and the large two panel painting above that I made last year and have already sold.

This is where the backers come in. I started out doing miniature paintings, which doesn't require a lot of space or a lot by the way of supplies. I have also recently decided to take on painting on a more full time basis, and have made the necessary adjustments to my day job hours to make this possible.

Part of the funding will be used for adequate lighting for my studio. Right now I can only paint by the window during the day. I am also in sore need of some new, larger, brushes, a larger portfolio to transport paintings, and if possible a better easel that will not fall over with a stiff breeze. There will be a significant outlay for scanning and printing service for the limited editions. Lastly part of the money raised will be used for basic business expenses such as establishing a website, accounting software, business cards, and promotional post cards.

What you should know as a backer: All limited edition prints will be cut to bleed (no white border), signed and numbered. The actual number of each edition will depend in part on the number of backers in each level. All original paintings will arrive on a gallery wrapped canvas, with matte varnish, and wired ready to hang on your wall. All backers, regardless of donation level, will receive one each of any promotional post cards that are produced for this series. As soon as I have any sort of show, open house, or reception lined up I will add an update with all pertinent information and invite each backer personally. 

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