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Hoof stomps and bleats from the barnyard. An oink from Rosie the pig and gratitude from the artist. $15 off any item on the artist's main art site.
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More hoof stomps, snorts, bleats and oinks, a few clucks too. You choose: either 5x7" flat art card [©Katherine Dunn] that can be framed or tacked on the wall --OR-- two bundles of our farm's lavender.
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Wow, the barnyard is now singing, out of tune, but that's okay. Copy of a mini 3" x 2" full color book by the artist called "Love Floats". This can be seen at this link http://tinyurl.com/3qlo5x3
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Wow, the barnyard is now singing, out of tune, but a bit louder than before. Copy of a mini 3" x 2" full color book by the artist called "Love Floats". This can be seen at this link http://tinyurl.com/3qlo5x3
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Now they are all dancing in the barnyard, some very slowly, but exercise is good for the old timers. Copy of 'Love Floats', plus lavender bundles and an art flat card.
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I think the goats are trying to sing a Neil Young song now. A custom raggedy art pillow with my art on cotton fabric, stuffed with the farm's lavender. these are one of a kind art pieces, but function as throw pillow. You can see some here http://www.etsy.com/shop/katherinedunn
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Well, the old goat is slightly crying now, he gets very emotional with kindness. Archival art print [10" range] from the book [or one you see on my site if it is available], signed, printed with Epson archival inks and papers.
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One 12" original painting by Katherine Dunn of your old animal [any kind of animal- must be 10 or older]. This size commission usually costs $1000 range. Painted on pine board, ready to hang. I will contact you and tell you what info I need to make the painting. I do not do traditional realistic portraits. Visit my site to see my work. www.katherinedunn.us I will charge you $25 at time of shipping to cover insurance/s/h and will have the work done anytime from April-September depending on my schedule. I will retain the copyright on the piece. Even if we make the goal, you can pledge at this level. Limited to 4 pledgers. Once you make your pledge, I'll contact you with other details. I do all my portraits with your animal right there with me.
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There is a collective 'gasp' from the barnyard. The Head Troll is asking me to make sure someone gave this amount. Large archival print from the book in the 13x19" or from my main site range, signed by artist, or $250 off any painting in the $500+ range.
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One small original painting 10" range [I will show you some, or let you choose from a selection. Delivery time might vary on this due to what is available or schedule, but you will have on by end of 2012 at latest, if not sooner. My originals sell on Sundance and elsewhere for $1000 - $4500 for 12" to 60". See my work at www.katherinedunn.us
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The old goat has just fainted...but is being revived by The Head Troll. This deserves a private afternoon with the barnyard, and you'll be served with an Apifera Farm homemade lunch [fresh homemade breads, veggies and more from our farm, Katherine's homemade pie]. Tour of the farm, you'll meet many of the creatures in the book, tour the cemetery of some of the old animals now in peace, and we'll send you home with lavender and an art print to take home with you. And I will put you up for one night at a nearby [2 miles from here] at my friend's farm B&B where you can enjoy gorgeous views and more. Dates would have to be coordinated for this, but I have put July 2012 for now. It might have to be later and depend on your schedule too.
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Now The Head Troll has fainted....You will receive one original painting [within one year] in the 24" range and a tour of the farm - we'll schedule it so you can pick your painting up. I can also ship to USA.
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Katherine Dunn is an artist and writer living on Apifera Farm, a magical place where art and animals collide. There donkeys host pie parties, old goats commune with pigs and sheep... and a puppet is learning Italian.
Katherine began her art career in Minneapolis where she illustrated for clients such as Target, Neiman Marcus, Hallmark, Gourmet, and Wall St. Journal. Her work has received awards from Communication Arts, Print, American Illustration and Society of Illustrators. But writing has always been a passion too and when she moved to her farm in 2004 in rural Oregon, she was surrounded by new animal characters with stories popping up all around her. Her little donkey Pino is a favorite muse and stars in several of her illustrated pieces. He also hosts a giant Pino Pie Party every year where funds are raised for one of Katherine's big passions- helping senior animals in need.
Her ever popular blog highlights her conversations with chickens and the loving cast of characters in her barnyard. Her first book, "Creative Illustration Workshop" [2010] was named third on the Top Ten Art Books by the US Amazon editors. She also is writing short pieces on Huffington Post. Her paintings are showcased on Sundance.
She works in acrylic mixed with pencil, pastel and found papers and fabric.
Her illustration and paintings can be seen at www.katherinedunn.us and you can read about her life as artist and farmer at www.apiferafarm.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing its so exciting to see the progress.
I am so happy that the project funded hooray to you and all of us who helped. I can't wait till the book comes out. I want to buy some and give them to all my animal loving friends. god bless and godspeed for your project
Jackie Daisa
So glad to be a part of your vision..thank you so much for loving these beautiful souls
Congratulations!
Happy dance time! So glad for you! Now go, create and have fun! :)
You made it--I'm glad you're getting funded, Katherine!
Amen!
Yippee! Hooray! and Many Honks and Hee Haws!
Hi Katherine,
I revisited my pledge and doubled it to $100. Doing this in honor of all the animals you have helped and because I am so rich! Mike Dooley says you should say that everytime you write a check that is tight, but from the heart.... that you must believe in the universe to bring more in. I believe in the universe and in your work with the special animals. Christine
I am so honored, Donna. Thank you - and to the others that increased their pledges. I know how tight the economy is for so many people, and will not be offended if everyone doesn't pledge more- but...it does show that with a bit more, we could get this thing really done! It gives me great hope...
Hey all,
If all 80+ backers could dig a little deeper and pledge $52 - $55 more each - we could get this done for Katherine..........this is someone's dream and our chance to be a part of it!
Please help if you can!
Count me in - you can increase your pledge on Kickstarter by clicking the manage your pledge button!
Thank YOU!
Where is your farm located? I'm in Portland.