About this project
Hi, My name is Paul Keskey, and I am here at kickstarter to tell you about my first book, A Field Guide to Chrysalies They’re not Faeries. The idea about Chrysalies came to me just before my son Jake was born in May 2001. What first started out to be a series of paintings developed into the book, about sentient beings that have been mistakenly categorized as faeries in much of English literature.
This is a basic field guide into how they enter the natural world, some of their habits, culture, and the many different varieties of Chrysalies that inhabit the earth.
It is about the world of Chrysalies and their stewardship in the natural world, as well as, a book about nature and it’s benefits.
How Funds Will Be Used
The Field Guide to Chrysalies there not Faeries will be a soft cover, print run of 2,000. The book will measure 8.5”w x 12”h. The book will be printed in full color, with a solid paper stock (100#) for the interior pages. Of course, this all costs money, and the quotes from the printer are close to $10,500. I set the Kickstarter Funding Goal for Chrysalies at $10,500. If the Funding is achieved, the money will go directly into the printing costs to help alleviate the huge out of pocket expense.
It has always been a dream of mine to create my own book. So I’m here on Kickstarter asking for your pledge, to help with the costs of printing and all other aspects involved to get the book out there. With your help, this book will become a reality!
Thank you so much for your generous support!
Below are some of the rewards that are available.
Postcards
Giclee Prints 11"x15" Image size 10" x 13.3"
Giclee Prints 18" x 24" image size of prints 16" x 22" and the four original oils 18" x 24"
Three of the twelve original drawings from the sketch book.
Four of the ten Acrylic or watercolor paintngs.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 11, 2011.
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Great! Every dollar counts - you get Access to email updates on full project, and a heartfelt thank you.
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Great now you can write to some friends! 9 – 5”x7” postcards of three separate illustrations from the book.
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Well done! You have just pre-ordered a Signed copy of the book, Canadian supporters please add $5.00 International supporters please add $15.00
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Super! Signed copy of the book plus 9 - 5" X 7" Post cards. For Canadian supporters please add $5.00. International supporters please add $15.00
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Another for the generous souls!! You will receive 3 signed copies of the book, one for you and two gifts for your friends. Canadian supporters please add $10.00 (other international shipping costs to be determined by location.)
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You will receive a Signed copy of the book, a hand drawn thank you card of a Chrysalie. Plus 9 - 5" X 7" Post cards. For Canadian supporters please add $10.00. International supporters please add $15.00
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You are a generous soul! 3 Signed copies of the book one for you, and 2 gifts for your friends. Plus 3 sets of 9 - 5" X 7" Post cards, and your name mentioned in the special thanks section of the book. (International shipping costs to be determined by location)
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For KickStarter backers only! One Giclee print, signed and numbered, size 11” x 15” on archival paper, of any one of the following watercolors: limited #40 of Tag With an Eastern Tailed Blue, limited #40 of Spicebush Swallowtail Chrysalie, or limited #40 of The Hoarder. No other prints will be made of the three images ever! Plus one signed copy of the book, the 9 post cards, and your name mentioned in the special thanks section of the book.(International shipping costs to be determined by location)
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You must love the natural world! One Giclee print signed and numbered, size 18” x 24” on archival paper, of any one of the following oil paintings:Limited #40 Widowed Yellow Warbler, Limited #40 of Black Swallowtail Chrysalie, limited #40 of Moon dust, and limited #40 of Sweet Nectar. Plus a signed copy the book, the 9 postcards, and your name mentioned in the special thanks section of the book.(International shipping costs to be determined by location)
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A lover of originals! One of 12 original drawings from the book some with added color, a signed copy of the book, the 9 post cards, and your name mentioned in the special thanks section of the book. (International shipping costs to be determined by location)
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A lover of originals! One of ten 15” x 20” selected original water color or acrylic paintings from the book, a signed copy of the book, the 9 postcards, and your name mentioned in the special thanks section of the book. (International shipping costs to be determined by location)
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One of the four 18” x 24” selected original oil paintings from the book, a signed copy of the book, the 9 postcards, and your name mentioned in the special thanks section of the book. (International shipping costs to be determined by location)
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Paul Keskey is a traditionally trained artist, working in primarily oils and acrylics, currently living in New Paltz, New York with his wife Lisa, and their two children, Jake and Stella.
For the past ten years Paul has devoted all of his creative energy into his first title “A field Guide to Chrysalies They’re Not Faeries”. Currently he is working up some ideas for a second illustrated book, for now, will have to remain a secret.
