Hey everyone, thank you for sending pictures and info - I'm sorting through them now!

I've started putting together a thank you page that should be complete by the end of next week. There are a few people already listed, but I have a busy weekend, and I'll finish up next week. You can check it out here: http://katetownleysmith.com/wordpress/thanks/

In even better news, it looks like I can now transfer the funding into my own account! What does that mean? It means I can buy supplies! Yay! I've been anxious to get started, but then realized that I couldn't buy supplies until I actually had the funding in my account. So, I hope to place some supply orders next week (the website says 5 - 7 days for the transfer, we'll see!).

I've started a few paintings, and you know what? Small is pretty tough! But I love the challenge, and I'm so thankful to everyone for participating! This is going to be a fun, busy couple of months!

Ok, today I've been working on correcting a big mistake I made. The correct email address is: 100TinyHomes@gmail.com . I'm sorry if that caused you trouble.

Project Contact Info:
If you want to see who else is interested in the project, and want to see pictures that I paint for others, please check out the project Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/group.php...
Me: Kate Townley Smith
project email: 100TinyHomes@gmail.com
personal email: katetownleysmith@gmail.com
mobile: 770-309-7888
blog: http://www.katetownleysmith.com/wordpress/
twitter: @ketartstudio

Basic overview of the process:
1. You fill out the information on this worksheet and email it back to me at: 100TinyHomes@gmail.com
2. I collect everyone’s responses, and post a wonderful thank you page on my blog. URL: http://www.katetownleysmith.com/wordpress/thanks
3. ($34+)You take pictures (instructions below) and either email them to me at: 100TinyHomes@gmail.com, or drop them in the mail to: Kate Smith, 410 Tucker Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405. If you have any questions about this, please call me at 770-309-7888 or email me at: 100TinyHomes@gmail.com
4. ($34+)I paint two paintings from your pictures.
5. ($34+)I email you with pictures of them, and you choose which one you would like me to send to you.
6. ($7+)Once fully dry, I’ll drop you painting in the mail to you.
7. My goal is to have these complete by December 15. This means that the sooner I get your info, the sooner I can get painting!
Info I need:
Please send me this information just as soon as possible so that I can get my thank you page up and live! You can do this in one email, and the pictures in a second email if that will speed up the process. Email the info to: 100TinyHomes@gmail.com Thank you!
Your name:
Your name as you’d like to see it on the thank you web page:
Your website name as you’d like to see it on the thank you page (optional):
Your URL (optional, but needed if you want a link!):
Please keep it PG-rated folks!
Your email address for project communication:
Your mailing address for the final painting:
Your phone number for shipping:
Special requests (I can do some limited special requests, but I prefer to paint based on what inspires me from your photos.):
If you pledged an amount for more than one painting, please list the sizes you would like (for example, if you pledged $151, do you want 1 12x12 and one 5x5, or 4 5x5s and 2 Artist Trading Cards? $7 ATC, $34 5x5, $117 12x12):

Photographs:
As you’ve (hopefully) seen, my work isn’t photorealism. And I hope that’s something you value! I love to capture unique features of a home, or the angle of the roof against the sky, or a view that means something to you. Please take 3 – 5 pictures of your home. If you can take photos of a ¾ view instead of head on, or of the roofline, or of that unique view, I think you’ll end up with a painting that reflects your own view of your home, rather than a portrait that may not have much personality. Email them to: __________________________
Some tips:
• 3 – 5 photos
• Morning or evening shots are best – they give the best shadows, and the light is prettiest
• Think about what part of your home made you stop and say, let’s look at this one – shoot that!
• Try shooting the roofline, or a corner of the house against the sky or trees
• Photograph the special features of your home – your really cool front door, your covered porch, that crazy jut out of a room, a dormer, whatever you’ve got!
• If you photograph identifying details like street names or house numbers, I will not include them in the paintings unless specifically requested. The painting that you don’t choose will be (somehow!) in a public exhibit, and I don’t want to cause anyone trouble!
Some additional information about the photos: You retain all copyright to your photos, as I retain all copyright to the paintings and images I create. By sending me these photos, you’re giving me the right to use them as source material for paintings for this project. I am also requesting to use these photos as source material for future paintings. Please let me know if you don’t want me to use them in the future (again, no address-identifying details will be painted).

Again, thank you! Watch for Kickstarter updates as well as updates on the Facebook page!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The project is fully funded!

I was pretty nervous putting this out there into the world. I wasn't sure what would happen. It was exciting and nerve-wracking to see if I could get the project info out to the right people. I mean, I know this isn't for everybody. All the "Kickstarter advice" tips say to make your project short, like 30 days. Mine has 42 days, and they were right - a little too long. If I ever do it again (which I may...) I would make it shorter.

I promise to everyone that I'm going to work hard to paint the best paintings I can for you.

Kate

Don't forget to enter the contest for a free painting! Or to tell your friends to enter!

http://www.maggieroseonline.com/2010/09/15/custom-art-giveaway/

In awesome supporter news, the project is now up to 78% funded!

Have a fantastic weekend! We're Avett-free this weekend, but next weekend we're seeing them in KC!