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Reward prints

Update #7 · Aug 31, 2012 · comment

My lovely donors,

I have finished your reward prints early, and am ready to send them to you! Hooray!! I have sent you a survey to fill out with your current shipping address. Please send me a message if you have any questions or problems with the form.

It is so exciting to share these prints with you! They came out better than I expected and I am curious to hear your thoughts and responses. I want them to be a happy surprise for you, so I am not posting any photos here (but you can check a my blog in a few days for a sneak peak...).

Have a great day! ;o}

~ Jennifer ~

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update #6 - home again

Update #6 · Aug 15, 2012 · comment

Well, as all good things must come to an end, sadly so has my residency... I made the very long journey back to Colorado, arrived late last night, and luckily, so did my artwork! Hooray!

I had an amazing experience while I was in Venice. You can see pictures and read more about my experiences on my blog. CLICK HERE  I also created an album on Facebook, which you can view if we're 'friends'. I had such a wonderful time, really I could go on and on...

Next I will be printing your donor prints, and will contact you in the next few weeks to get your shipping address information. So, again, thank you so very much for your encouragement and support!

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Day 5

Update #5 · Jul 29, 2012 · comment
Greetings everyone! I have been in Venice (well, specifically Murano) for a total of 5 days now. My time here is definitely under way and I am falling into a bit of a daily routine. The Internet has been far more evasive than I had hoped, so unfortunately these postings will be rare and brief and I will have to upload images once I return to the states. But the residency space is awesome and my hosts, Gianfranco and Stefano, have been more than accommodating. I have spent more time in the shop than I have spent being a tourist, so my work ethic is in full swing! I hope to have a better balance of this soon, as I am becoming more comfortable with my surroundings, etc. It is quite exciting to be surrounded by water and have to take a boat or bridge everywhere. I can see the appeal as well as the barriers this lifestyle would bring. Venice by day seems to be inhabited more by tourists than locals. I will have to go at night sometime soon to get a balance to all of the crowds and visitors. I have a feeling the pace of the locals is much more relaxed and laid back. Well, thank you again for all of your support and encouragement. My only regret is that you are not here to share these experiences with in person, and to drag me outside a bit more. ;-) Jennifer
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21 hours left!

Update #4 · Jul 18, 2012 · comment

I+We have far surpassed my fundraising dreams and goals! There are just 21 hours left until my Kickstarter fundraiser is officially over. With the financial backing in place, I can now focus on the experiences of international travel, being a tourist, and making art in a new, foreign place under pressure... now to pack and get myself there - I leave this Sunday!

I will send you updates along the progress of my journey when possible (not everyday, don't worry). You can also check my blog for more frequent postings, jenghormley.wordpress.com

Also, I have been in touch with another artist who just came from the same residency, and his wisdom and insight have been quite helpful in my preparations. 

So, wish me luck, and thank you all again so very much for your support! I will be contacting you upon my return mid-August to confirm your mailing/shipping address so that you can receive your reward prints.

Take care and happy summer!  ;o) Jennifer

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time draws near...

Update #3 · Jul 12, 2012 · comment

As the end of my Kickstarter campaign draws near, so does my departure date. Many, many thanks to the 40+ people who have contributed thus far. I have almost reached my overall fundraising goal of $2500, to ensure that all costs associated with the trip are covered. We are so close! 

Thanks to the Denver Public Library, I am all caught up on the history of Venice, it's many influences and various stages of success, triumph, and devastation. I have refreshed my knowledge of the great artists of the Italian Renaissance, and begun studying the ornate architecture of Venice. Now all I need to do is get there, see these things for myself in person, and make some killer art about it. No pressure...

I am a nerdy early-bird, so I have already started making piles of things to pack. My biggest challenge is deciding what art-making tools and supplies I will need to bring, and what to leave at home. So many unknowns. 

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    Receive a 5x5 limited edition print, created exclusively for my wonderful art patrons and supporters. Imagery will be derived from patterns and decorative elements I discover through exploration of the beautiful historical region of Venice, Italy.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    *NEW REWARD!* You will receive a set of 4 Venice-inspired greeting cards. These will be a series of 4 different designs influenced by my trip, hand-printed limited-edition cards, with matching envelopes. They will be blank on the inside, for you to add your own thoughts and wishes. Great for collectors, or well wishers!

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