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Update #15: busy bee
Dear Backers-
Busy Bee here – and the upshot is that we’re further on and further on…
well, as soon as this project got funded the ground shook: overhead more than doubled, German gov’t required me to go to language school 40 hrs/wk til the end of August 2012, suddenly must relocate, dazed-and-confusing months of root canal work…
and the project continues, albeit so very tardy, and ja, still in love with it.
Sorry that you haven’t heard much from me while I was waiting for the dust to settle.
At this point I’m set to finish the work in April, am renegotiating with the printer, will let you know soonest what is the new shipping date.
The backlog of further images really will go up on the website as they’re processed (www.zenbookofhours.com and www.zenbookofhours.de ).
Every blessing to you as we spring into this Dragon year-
Update #14: Whew!
Cruising through last week, immersed in the computer so much there was smoke coming out of the top of my head. Whew! Learning how to change code! And etcetera all night long!
The upshot is the more-complex-then-I'd-thought-it-would-be permanent web-home for the Zen Book: www.zenbookofhours.com and www.zenbookofhours.de (in German, in Euros). Once or twice a week new images will show up there, as the work proceeds. You can also sign up there for the Newsletter, which is where I'll be updating more often than this Kickstarter page. Yay!
POSTCARDS and CATALOGS are about to arrive from the printer, PRINTS on their way also. I've found out that Homeland Security is delaying packages coming into the U.S. by up to SIX WEEKS... and I'm debating right now how to handle this. Will advise Backers when your own package is ready to launch.
Here's a sweet find in the Reference Photos this week, plus the view out my studio windows and onto the balcony. Ahhhh, summer...
Update #13: hallelujah chorus
Now I’m simply bathing in the JOY that these little guys will have a place in the world beyond my studio walls. And the fun part begins: paintingpaintingpainting(bookkeeping)paintingpaintingpainting.
And it’s beautiful to know there are so many people standing with me. Also JOY.
Thanks for being so thoroughly interested. You’re a great audience/community.
More facts in a minute, first here are the celebratory dancers:
red maple in may
Update #12: exquisite mysterious ways
... 2 days to go, and suddenly it looks like a bigger painting's been sold. That will give the project f-r-e-e-d-o-m.
Divine purring here. Party time images on Friday.
Update #11: in leaves of grass
the choirs of teeny teeny tiny angels around us, each about 1/2 inch (1 cm), AND...
micro meadow daisies in june
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Signed Zen Book heavyweight postcard sent to you in an envelope from my studio in Schlangenbad, Germany. Suitable for framing; choices explained in project description. Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide postage included. (This donation is approx. €7 or £6. All currencies accepted here.)
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Gift set of 10 heavyweight Zen Book postcards, each packaged individually with envelopes. Suitable for framing; choices explained in project description. Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide shipping included. OR: A signed copy of the 50-page catalog from the Roots, Seeds & Brambles show, where the Zen Book of Hours project began. Extensive text in English and German, full color throughout. Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide shipping included. (This donation is approx. €25 or £22. All currencies accepted here.)
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By popular demand, I'm making greeting cards of the photos posted in "Updates". This reward is 10 cards (with envelopes), including worldwide shipping. I'll send you email with choices of images. Thick 350gsm card stock, light satin coating, PH neutral, Forest Stewardship Council credited. YOU MAY ALSO increase your other pledge by $4.50 per card if you want to add these to other rewards- when I email you at the end just let me know that you've reserved cards also. (This donation is approx. €36 or £32.)
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A CD of all 365 images that make up the Zen Book of Hours, PLUS either the set of 10 postcards above OR the signed catalog above. Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide shipping included. (This donation is approx. €45 or £40. All currencies accepted here.)
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The Zen Book of Hours: a signed First Edition of the final book. (Special Pre-Order Price. After Kickstarter it goes to $165 plus shipping.) Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide shipping included. (This donation is approx. €105 or £93. All currencies accepted here.)
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The Zen Book of Hours: a signed First Edition of the final book. (Special Pre-Order Price. After Kickstarter it goes to $165 plus shipping.) Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide shipping included. PLUS: a pair of 10”x10” signed, limited edition archival prints only available during the Kickstarter campaign. See description; will ship with the book. (This donation is approx. €175 or £154. All currencies accepted here.)
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The Tree of Life Package: TWO copies of the Zen Book of Hours, the pair of signed limited edition archival prints, the signed catalog of Roots, Seeds & Brambles, Gift Set of 10 postcards with envelopes, and the CD of all 365 images. Worldwide shipping included. OR: One of the original paintings in the piece, reserved for you, to be delivered after the show tour is completed. PLUS: In the meantime you’ll be sent an archival print of your painting, either on mounted canvas or Hannemühle paper, to stand in for the original until delivery. This reward is obviously limited to the remaining pieces in the group, first come first served. Further info in the project description. EITHER of these choices includes listing in the book as a Deva supporter of the Zen Book of Hours. (This donation is approx. €350 or £308. All currencies accepted here.)
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The Tree of Life Package: TWO copies of the Zen Book of Hours, the pair of signed limited edition archival prints, the signed catalog of Roots, Seeds & Brambles, Gift Set of 10 postcards with envelopes, and the CD of all 365 images. Listing on the website as a Donor; worldwide shipping included. AND: One of the original paintings in the piece, reserved for you, to be delivered after the show tour is completed. PLUS: In the meantime you’ll be sent an archival print of your painting, either on mounted canvas or Hannemühle paper, to stand in for the original until delivery. This reward is obviously limited to the remaining pieces in the group, first come first served. Further info in the project description. PLUS: Listing in the book as a Deva supporter of the Zen Book of Hours. (This donation is approx. €700 or £617. All currencies accepted here.)
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Everything at the $1000 level, DELIVERED IN PERSON BY ME. (Europe or U.S./elsewhere my travel’s extra; Timing to coordinate with my existing schedule.) PLUS: A group of 3 custom paintings in the style of the Zen Book of Hours, from my research done in your own garden (or your favorite nearby place). Further info in the project description. And of course listing in the book as a Deva supporter of the Zen Book of Hours. (This donation is approx. €3500 or £3100. All currencies accepted here.)
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American artist living/working in both Schlangenbad, Germany and Quonochontaug, RI. Showing internationally and practicing/teaching shamanic healing work for decades.
Love the dragon, and love you. Float and swim and shine on. hugs, Lizi