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Update #17: Rewards!!
Hello everyone, just a little update: I sent off almost ALL the rewards LAST Monday...so hopefully you've received yours OR you'll be receiving it soon!!! For those of you who pledged to receive a cityscape drawing OR an 8x10 group portrait: I'll be getting to those this week and sending them out NEXT Monday...sorry for the delay, it's difficult to find time to sit and draw these days, but I'm slowly figuring out the balance. Thanks again for all your support!!
all the best,
Steph Davies
Update #16: KICKSTARTER PARTY AT THE WAXWING!!!
Just a reminder, our kickstarter celebration party is THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 12th at The Waxwing, 4415 N Oakland Avenue, Shorewood. Come check out the store and meet some of the artists! Enjoy some wine & treats as well!!!
For those of you who have yet to receive your rewards: I'm working on them!! I hope to have them all in the mail by next Monday!! Thanks for your patience and your support!!!
Come celebrate Thursday evening from 6-9 pm. Bring yourself, bring your friends!!!
all the best,
Steph
Owner-The Waxwing
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Greg Askew on April 10
Hope that you have a fantastic night. I'll fly over and do some shopping sometime soon :)
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Update #15: Update Update!
Hi everyone!!! It's been a busy couple of weeks here getting the shop up and running, here's a look at what it's like now that it's all set up, full of art & open to the public:
Also, check here: to find your name in the "thank you" section of The Waxwing website!
http://thewaxwing.com/about_the_waxwing
More updates to come soon!!!
Update #13: 1 day left!!!
Started moving stuff into the shop today!! Here's a sneak peek of what's to come!!!
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Thank you e-mail PLUS a lovely Waxwing Postcard sent right to your door!
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Thank-you email & a Waxwing postcard sent to you in the mail & a Waxwing sticker printed up just for Kickstarter backers!
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MINI ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE!: 1 AVAILABLE "Lil Bird" original ink illustration on coffee stained 3"x3" canvas, comes on a mini wooden easel. Please add $5 for international shipping. You will also receive a Waxwing postcard
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MINI ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE!: 1 AVAILABLE "Lil Octopus" original ink illustration on coffee stained 3"x3" canvas, comes on a mini wooden easel. Please add $5 for international shipping. You will also receive a Waxwing postcard
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MINI ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE!: 1 AVAILABLE "Flying Home" original ink illustration on coffee stained 3"x3" canvas, comes on a mini wooden easel. Please add $5 for international shipping. You will also receive a Waxwing postcard
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MINI ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE!: 1 AVAILABLE "Bird" original ink illustration on coffee stained 4"x4" canvas, comes on a mini wooden easel. Please add $5 for international shipping. You will also receive a Waxwing postcard
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MINI ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE!: 1 AVAILABLE "Milwaukee" original ink illustration on coffee stained 3"x3" canvas, comes on a mini wooden easel. Please add $5 for international shipping. You will also receive a Waxwing postcard
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Thank-you email & a Waxwing postcard & a sticker & a mini piece of original artwork drawn by Steph Davies (2 1/2"x3 1/2" ink on paper) plus your name in the "Thank-You" section of The Waxwing website!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE! "Sitting Pretty" original ink illustration on 4"x4" wood block (1" thick) will be yours along with a Waxwing postcard & sticker!! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE! "Facing Westward" original ink illustration on 4"x4" wood block (1" thick) will be yours along with a Waxwing postcard & sticker!! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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PERSONAL PORTRAIT PRIZE!!! Email me a picture of yourself ( or any one person of your choosing) and I will use it to create a custom original portrait illustration using ink on paper, 5"x 7" in size!!!
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Thank-you email & a Waxwing postcard & a sticker & mini artwork & your name on the website PLUS a limited edition Waxwing print (1/150) signed and dated
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "From the Depths" an original ink drawing on paper, measuring 5"x17" in size will be yours along with a Waxwing postcard & Waxwing sticker.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: "Portrait of a Bird" original ink illustration on paper, framed, approximately 4"x6" in size. This prize also includes a Waxwing postcard, sticker and limited edition Waxwing print! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Skyscrapers at Night" an original ink drawing on paper, measuring 5"x17" in size will be yours along with a Waxwing postcard & Waxwing sticker.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Fly" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 4"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Tangled" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 4"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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one for the ladies: a Waxwing postcard, sticker, mini artwork, your name on the website, Waxwing print & a pair of bird earrings made by Steph Davies
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one for anyone: a Waxwing postcard, sticker, mini artwork, your name on the website, Waxwing print & an original art magnet made by Steph Davies (ink on mini canvas with a magnet on the back)
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Little Birdie" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 4"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Bird" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 4"x 16" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE Colorful "Owl" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 4"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Please add $5 for international shipping.
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A Waxwing postcard, sticker, limited edition Waxwing print and a signed & dated copy of Steph's book "Straight On Til Morning"!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Turquoise Feather" an original 6"x12" ink drawing on coffee-stained canvas will be yours. Available for local pick up at the store OR please add $5 for shipping costs. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Owl" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "The Westside" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Lift Off" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 6" wood block, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Owlie" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Oh Captain, My Captain" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 6" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "New Heights" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Over The City" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Wingspan" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Reach" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "The Ocean Blue" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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COUPLE/GROUP PORTRAIT PRIZE!!! Email me a picture of you and up to 3 other people and I will create a custom original portrait illustration using ink on paper, 8"x10" in size!!!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "View from the Top" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Birdie" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Building Blocks" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 6"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "The Nuthatch" an original 12"x12" ink drawing on canvas will be yours. Available for local pick up at the store OR please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "From The Coal" an original 12"x12" ink drawing on canvas will be yours. Available for local pick up at the store OR please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "The Head Bone's Connected to the..." will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 12"x 12" canvas, signed & dated. For local pick up at the shop OR if you'd need it mailed to you please add $5 for shipping.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Soar" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 8"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Rise Above" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 8"x 8" canvas, signed & dated. You will also get a Waxwing postcard and sticker! Available for local pick up, please add $5 for shipping costs.
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"Milwaukee Skyline" original illustration done with ink pen on 5"x17" bristol paper. This drawing took me 5 hours to complete and can be yours simply by pledging! If you'd like an illustration of your own city's skyline, Check out the other $50 reward where you can make that happen! This prize also includes a Waxwing postcard and sticker!
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An original 5"x17" illustration of any city skyline of your choosing! These city skyline illustrations are done with ink pen on bristol paper and take me 4-5 hours to complete. See the Milwaukee example shown to the left! This prize also includes a Waxwing postcard & sticker!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "The Gramaphone" will be yours, a one of a kind original illustration on 12" round canvas, signed & dated. For local pick up at the shop OR if you'd need it mailed to you please add $5 for shipping.
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Waxwing Goodie Bag! A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings and an original art magnet. Plus your name on the store's website & your name on a wall of the shop! (I'll email you a picture if you don't live close enough to stop in and check it out!)
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locals only reward! Waxwing Goodie Bag! A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings and an original art magnet. Plus your name on the store's website & you can come in and write your name on the store's wall yourself! PLUS you'll be invited to the private Kickstarter shopping night on Thursday, April 12th from 6-8pm!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Chicago Skyline" original ink illustration on 5"x17" bristol paper. This illustration took me at least 5 hours to complete (I sort of lost track) and can be yours simply by pledging! This prize also includes a Waxwing postcard & sticker!
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Waxwing Bonus Bag!! A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings & matching necklace and two original art magnets plus an original 4"x6" illustration on canvas. You'll also get your name on the store's website & your name on a wall in the store.
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locals only reward! Waxwing Bonus Bag!! A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings & matching necklace and two original art magnets plus an original 4"x6" illustration on canvas. You'll also get your name on the store's website & your name on a wall in the store. PLUS The Waxwing will host a private shopping party for you and 25 of your friends on any night in March or April of your choosing from 6-8 pm!!
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You'll get a Waxwing tote bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings & matching necklace, two original art magnets, 4"x6" illustration on canvas PLUS a signed copy of Steph Davies' book: "Straight On Til Morning" a collection of work from her sketchbook. You'll also get your name on the store's website & on a wall in the store.
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CUSTOM KESTREL PIECE FOR MATT GIOVANNI 12"x12" or larger original drawing on canvas
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "To Hold Onto..." original ink illustration on coffee stained canvas will be yours! This piece measures 20" x 20". Available for local pick up or please add $20 for shipping costs.
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You'll get a Waxwing tote bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings & matching necklace, two original art magnets, a 6"x6" original illustration on canvas and a signed copy of Steph's book. You'll also get your name on the website & on a wall in the store PLUS I will send anyone you like a limited edition Waxwing print & postcard in the mail, to them from you.
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Locals Only Reward! You'll get a Waxwing tote bag filled with: a postcard, a sticker, mini artwork, a Waxwing print, bird earrings & matching necklace, two original art magnets, a 6"x6" original illustration on canvas and a signed copy of Steph's book. You'll also get your name on the website & on a wall in the store PLUS I will send anyone you like a limited edition Waxwing print & postcard in the mail, to them from you. PLUS you'll get to throw a big private bash at the store, invite 40 of your friends on any night of your choosing to shop and hang out privately at The Waxwing from 6-9 pm. We'll provide wine & treats for you!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Brake Lights" original ink illustration on coffee stained canvas will be yours! This piece measures 18"x24". Available for local pick up or please add $20 for shipping costs.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "At Your Door" original ink illustration on coffee stained canvas will be yours! This piece measures 15"x30". Available for local pick up or plese add $25 for shipping costs
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A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with an assortment of goodies including original art, limited edition Waxwing print & more. A signed copy of Steph's book with an original drawing on the inside cover. An 8"x8" original illustration on canvas. Your name will also be included on the store's website & on a wall in the store.
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Locals Only Reward! A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with an assortment of goodies including original art, limited edition Waxwing print & more. A signed copy of Steph's book with an original drawing on the inside cover. An 8"x8" original illustration on canvas. PLUS a private party in the shop for you and 40 of your friends. Not only will we provide wine & treats, but also a cake in the flavor of your choice (cookie cake? chocolate cake? you decide!) and you'll get a giant hug or a vigorous handshake (whichever you prefer) from Steph Davies, shop owner.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE: "Flight Plan" original ink illustration on coffee-stained canvas, 15"x30". Available for local pick up or please add $20 for shipping costs
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A Waxwing Tote Bag filled with an assortment of goodies including original art, limited edition Waxwing print & more. A signed copy of Steph's book with an original drawing on the inside cover. An 8"x8" original illustration on canvas.PLUS a shelf/display in the store will be named in your honor! Your name will also be included on the store's website and on a wall in the store, plus you'll be considered a hero to us always!
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRIZE: 1 AVAILABLE "Mr. Peacock" original ink illustration on coffee-stained canvas will be yours! This is a full wall piece that is 2 feet wide and 4 feet tall. Available for local pick up or please add $25 for shipping costs.
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Born & raised in the eighties in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Used to yell at the wind when it interfered with her coloring in her coloring books (there's video evidence of this that will some day surface on the internet)
Studied illustration & printmaking at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (where somewhere along the way, she became friends with the wind again and started drawing birds)
Met the love of her life in Chicago in a small coffeeshop where they played music on Monday nights.
Now lives & works in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with that love (who plays music for her) and the wind walks her to work every day.
