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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 18, 2010.

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      Creator Meg Lemke on May 7

      Was happy to get my painting. I really appreciate how you stuck with this project, even though it took so much longer than you'd expected. Congratulations on completing it. I love the bit.

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      Creator feedhead on April 6

      ZOMFG! My bits arrived today ... 3 full years after I backed this project.

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      Creator Aaron Salmon on February 27

      Any update? I was excited to see my bits in the september update. I'm looking forward to getting them.

      I hope all is well! thanks!

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      Creator Jacqueline on February 27

      Hi Pesi, any update on when we will get our bits? Thanks

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      Creator Adrienne on February 19

      I'm still waiting for my bits. And I've moved twice in the 3 years since this project started. Would you kindly send me a message so I can update my mailing address, or let me know when the bits are going out? Any update from you would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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      Creator Rod Begbie on February 13

      Pesi — It's now three years since the campaign started in February 2010. Last update was in September, saying you hoped to have it done by the end of the year. My bits were displayed on your Facebook page last April (they're 16 of the bits in https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…) Any update? How close are you really?

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      Creator Sam Weinberg on August 17, 2012

      Pesi, about how many paintings away are you until finishing?

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      Creator Alfredo Richner on August 11, 2012

      Shouldn't we be getting an update by now...?

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      Creator Richard Murray on April 11, 2012

      Closing in on two years now, and I have yet to hear a thing about seeing these pieces.

      I think you've over promised on this, to say the least.

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      Creator Miles Lane on April 11, 2012

      I was reminded to check up on this project because of a topic on Slashdot (http://goo.gl/6i9V0) this morning. It made me wonder: Has THIS project failed? I sincerely hope not - the most recently posted bits on Facebook (on 04/08/2012) look great. I, like all fellow backers, continue to hope that everyone will get their promised rewards.

      But... it has been nearly nine months since my previous comment. Seven days from today (04/18/2012), TWO YEARS will have passed since the Successful Funding date for a project that was originally scheduled to be completed in about 8 months (October 2011). Using facebook.com/pesipop/photos as a guide, there have been 498 completed bits out of 1024 (~49% complete).

      I do not think it is unreasonable for your backers to ask that you involve us a bit more with posts here or on Facebook that would help keep us all from feeling so doubtful about this project's completion.

      Keep plugging away, Pesi...

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      Creator Jody Lemke on February 12, 2012

      Glad to see both the December update and today's Facebook posting. Obviously some of us are REALLY hoping to finally get our pictures. Would you perhaps let us know the probable completion date? Also, your site is no longer available, so does that mean that FB is the way we'll see updates from now on? Hope to see a reply soon.

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      Creator Lauren McDougall on February 11, 2012

      It doesn't look like the FB page has been updated this year. I sent a message, but I still haven't heard back about getting my refund.

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      Creator pesi on January 15, 2012

      updates are taking place now on my facebook page. facebook.com/pesipop

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      Creator Lauren McDougall on January 15, 2012

      The pesipop. com address no longer works. Is there another site to visit for updates?

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      Creator Mers Sumida on December 29, 2011

      I can't believe its going to be 2012 already and this project was in April of 2010...any news?

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      Creator Graf Haufen on December 22, 2011

      Hey Pesi - if you at all read this...
      I don't mind the wait for my pictures, I'm pretty sure they'll be worth every wait. But I think you should at least keep your backers updated once in a while about the proceedings. I'm sure most other backers will agree on that. It's an amazing project and the ones I saw are absolutely lovely. Maybe you can try and get a monthly update or something? Come on...

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      Creator Ashley on December 6, 2011

      Any new comments or bits being sent out soon? I'm really wanting to get mine!

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      Creator Aaron Salmon on September 22, 2011

      Hey hey! Any updates? (last one was july) I'm still waiting on my 4. I hope it's all going well! I love the ones you've done so far. Keep up the good work and please keep us posted. Thanks! AS

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      Creator Jefferson Burruss on August 22, 2011

      I'm still waiting for my bits. And I've moved in the year and a half since this project started. Would you kindly send me a message so I can update my mailing address, or let me know when the bits are going out. It's been so long that the post office will not forward a package. Thanks, JLB

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      Creator Greg on August 19, 2011

      Got mine today - love them! Thanks, this has been a fascinating project to follow.

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      Creator Craig M. Clark on August 16, 2011

      Any new updates? still haven't received mine...

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      Creator Mary Kwiatkowski on July 18, 2011

      Brilliant work! I haven't seen mine yet, but know your unique interpretation will make me grin...keep on going!

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      Creator Maureen on July 18, 2011

      Hey Pesi, Nice to have the update, was wondering how it was going. Can't wait to see my words show up. Keep up the good work, I love it!! Maureen

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      Creator Miles Lane on July 17, 2011

      Hi Pesi,
      I think that all of your backers have exhibited an extreme amount of patience and tolerance for the creative process you needed for your work, especially those who have not received their rewards nearly eight months after your original target date of October 2011.

      I have on several occasions thought about posting a comment asking for an update and stopped myself, trying to be as understanding as possible - I definitely know how initial project deadlines and estimations can go!

      I guess my point is this - the backers who have not received their rewards would at least like some more information than one or two obscure updates every three months or so.

      So... how about an update? :)

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      Creator schokokatze on June 16, 2011

      Hi Pesi,
      I got my pictures in the mail.... and they are so great. Thank you again for this awesome project.
      Unfortunately one of my 30 words is missing, there were also no super mario character pictures that I also pledged for.
      Will you send them in an additional package???
      If you want to save on shipping costs you could also send them to the adress of my boyfriend together with his pictures!

      I hope to get an answer soon, I sent some emails before but maybe they got lost...

      my best regards,
      Christine

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      Creator Ashley on June 6, 2011

      Any new updates? I keep hoping to see my pieces on my doorstep : ) Can't wait to see them!

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      Creator Aaron Salmon on April 27, 2011

      I've completely forgotten my four phrases. =) I'm sure they were awesome. Can't wait to see the finished products.

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      Creator schokokatze on April 23, 2011

      WOW...
      Most of the new pics are mine... They are just adorable!
      I can't wait to get them...
      Thank you so much Pesi!

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      Creator Kristin Hondros on April 20, 2011

      The email address in your recent update is missing an ending - it reads info@pesipop. Dot com I'm assuming.

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      Creator Jefferson Burruss on April 5, 2011

      I need to update/verify my mailing address. I've moved since becoming a backer.

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      Creator John Rumery on March 28, 2011

      any chance for a spring delivery? 2011?

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      Creator Sarah Karl on March 23, 2011

      Anything new? I was hoping to have been contacted by now for my address/etc. for shipping info. It's quickly approaching a year since I contributed to this project.

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      Creator Scott on February 17, 2011

      I'm a bit confussed... All projects have a start and a finish. When do you plan on finishing this project? I had hope with the dirty little website idea, but once again it has not been updated in quite some time. What's the deal Pesi?

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      Creator Aaron Salmon on February 10, 2011

      hey hey Pesi! I hope all is well and you're cranking through the awesomeness. good luck with 'em and keep us posted.

      thanks!

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      Creator Maureen on December 31, 2010

      Hey, Pesi. This is so exciting and interesting. I love what you've done. Maybe we can have the end product for Holiday gifts in 2011? If it's slow going, it looks worth the wait. Really nice work. Thanks for the progress report. Happy New Year!!!

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      Creator inger klekacz on December 31, 2010

      pesi, these are gorgeous! i feel so grateful to be part of your project. keep up the good work - and find a studio assistant that'll work for beer!

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      Creator John Rumery on December 22, 2010

      Updates? Just throw the dogs a few bones...it would help.

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      Creator Mers Sumida on December 20, 2010

      hey, any updates?

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      Creator Danj3ris on November 16, 2010

      Hey Pesi, I'm seeing a number of commentators getting nervous about the project and their bits and such. Many are wanting to use their bits as gifts for the upcoming holidays. Well I'm not! So you can wait on completing mine in order to appease the impatient masses.

      But I will echo what others have said. You should show more updates! Even if it's nothing more than a "I'm still chugging along! Here's a pic".

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      Creator Ashley on November 9, 2010

      Thanks for the update, Pesi! I definitely am not trying to nag on you about the pieces- I'm just super pumped to get mine and hope to get it in time for the holidays!

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      Creator paul d mcnair on November 9, 2010

      Hey Pesi
      I spent $240 on this project and ordered lots of these as holiday gifts. It's November 9 now, PLEASE tell us IF we will get them soon as I need to ship mine all over. If they are not going to get done, I would rather know now.
      Paul

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      Creator Scott on November 9, 2010

      WTF is going on with this project? I was more than happy to fund this project but now I regret it. I have been waiting for my art, my part of the book, and the was excited to see all of the pieces in the artprize show.

      Almost seven months later and so far none of this has happened. Pesi I thought you were a pretty cool dude with a great idea. I am sad to say that at this point I wish I could just get a refund...

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      Creator Ashley on November 8, 2010

      Any new updates? I'd really like to get my pieces!

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      Creator John Rumery on November 3, 2010

      any updates...still waiting for a little art to come my way ($40 sponsor)

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      Creator Pete Bailey on September 27, 2010

      Sweeet! Pesi posted one of my requests in his latest update ("I've got to dance"). Looking forward to putting that bad boy up on my wall :-)

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      Creator Jim Prucey on September 26, 2010

      has anyone received a painting or at least an image of there painting?

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      Creator Scott on September 16, 2010

      Well schokokatze I'm more than a little bit worried....

      349 people backed this project with $11,330 of their hard earned money. I don't mean to be rude but the 'artprize' exhibit never happened. The last update we got was four unfinished pieces about a month and a half ago. Even the three months prior to this update communications were scarces at best.

      I don't know about everyone else but I'm wondering what's going on?! I believe we were told we would be receiving our pieces in August sometime... Has anyone recived their art yet?

      Regardless of all this perhaps an update is due to your loyal backers Pesi, what do you think?

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      Creator schokokatze on September 14, 2010

      Hello Pesi,
      it's been a long time since we heard anything from you.
      I am getting just a tiny bit nervous, because I pledged a lot of money... and there aren't any news or pics of new paintings...
      Some of the paintings are supposed to be a present for a dear friend of mine... and her birthday is getting closer, so it would be great to know when we can expect the paintings to be send out.

      I don't want to rush, but it would be nice to get some news on the the progress of your artwork!!!!

      Thanks and best regards,
      Christine ^_^

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      Creator John Rumery on September 7, 2010

      Any updates on the art work?

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      Creator Scott and Jewly Warren/Analog Mutant on September 4, 2010

      Hey, if you need a micro-Artprize venue, we just landed a place on heritage hill... maybe a Guerilla ArtPrize location????

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Funding period
Feb 7, 2010 - Apr 18, 2010

  • Pledge $10 or more

    160 backers

    THE 1 BIT REWARD. you submit one word or phrase, you get one painting. simple. easy.

  • Pledge $20 or more

    62 backers

    THE 2 BIT REWARD. you submit two words or phrases, you get two paintings. nothing extra, cuz this is a 2 bit reward.

  • Pledge $40 or more

    92 backers

    THE 4 BIT REWARD. you submit four words or phrases, you get four paintings. you also get the volume of the book that the four paintings will be in. pretty cool.

  • Pledge $80 or more

    24 backers

    THE 8 BIT REWARD. you submit eight words or phrases, you get eight paintings. you'll also get the volume of the book your paintings are in. PLUS a special custom made pesi style painting of your favorite Super Mario Bros. 3 character. Cuz that's the best 8 bit thing ever.

  • Pledge $160 or more

    9 backers

    THE 16 BIT REWARD. you submit sixteen words or phrases, you get sixteen paintings. the paintings will be divided among the four volumes of the book, of which you will receive a copy of each. that's pretty freaking awesome.

  • Pledge $1,280 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    THE 128 BIT REWARD. so, this is pretty much like the 16 bit reward, you get sixteen words or phrases, you get 16 paintings. plus the four books. awesome, right? BUT you will also receive the following: the fourth volume of the book will be dedicated to you. sweet! also, you will be flown to grand rapids during artprize, so you can check out the exhibition and be able to vote on it! the paintings and books will be hand delivered to you by me. double sweet! plus, i will make you a pizza. that's right, I WILL MAKE YOU A PIZZA. doesn't get much better than that! but what about those other 112 bits? those will be made from words i ask total strangers for in the course of my day to day business. awesome. and then those paintings will be auctioned off after the exhibition, with proceeds going to the charity of your choice. super awesome!

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