We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 16, 2012.

It begins!

Update #5 · Jan 3, 2013 · comment
I kicked off the 400 in 400 project with a self portrait on January 1. Here's a link to my blog so you can follow along! http://www.rachaelrossman.com/category/400-in-400/
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Send photos for Feb-April paintings!

Update #4 - For backers only · Dec 29, 2012 · comment

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Send me your photos!

Update #3 - For backers only · Dec 4, 2012 · comment

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Thank you!

Update #2 · Sep 19, 2012 · 1 comment
At 3:18 p.m. PDT Sunday, I was sitting in the bleachers watching my son play Little League. It was about the third inning when I received the email that my 400 Portraits in 400 Days project had been successfully funded – with 82 backers and at $11,583. A-maz-ing. The 83 backers equate to about 110 portraits, since many people ordered multiples. That is a healthy start to my goal of painting 400 portaits in 400 days starting January 1.  I’ve since had several people contact me saying they’d just missed the funding deadline but fear not! You can still order portraits from me on a regular commission basis. It's business as usual. I’d like to thank everyone to backed this project, tweeted about it or liked it on Facebook. Nearly 3/4 of the project backers are new clients. Welcome! I'll be sending out surveys to backers very soon so I have your shipping information, and will also give details on when/where to send your photos. Thanks again. R
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40 Backers and Counting!

Update #1 · Aug 20, 2012 · comment

Thanks to everyone that has backed, shared, or thought about backing this portrait project. This weekend we surpassed my initial goal of 40 BACKERS thanks to an extra nudge from Neil Gaiman on Twitter.

My next goal is to reach 100 backers, regardless of pledge amount, so please tell your friends. They can become a patron of the arts for as little as a buck, and can get art for $20 and up. It's a good deal.

In other news, I met author Jenny Lawson (The Bloggess) last week and gave her a portrait to kick this thing off. See our momentous meeting here.

Cheers, 

Rachael

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Aug 7, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012 (40 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    3 backers

    A digital catalog of the series

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $20 or more

    3 backers

    I'll paint a quick study of you (from a photo) on a sticky-note and post it up on the Backer Wall in my studio. You'll also get a digital catalog of the series and a link to video of the Backer Wall.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $45 or more

    25 backers

    Original 4x5 one-subject mini portrait from your photo. (Includes shipping to US and international.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $95 or more

    42 backers

    Original 5x7 one- or two-subject portrait from your photo. (Includes shipping to US and international.)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $325 or more

    3 backers Limited (9 of 12 left)

    WINDOW SPONSOR! I will paint for you an original 8x10 one- or two-subjet portrait from your photo. (Includes shipping to US and international.) Your pledge will sponsor the renovation of my new studio - specifically one of the awesome windows! I will make a window cling with your name and portrait and stick it on the window that you sponsor! I will only do one a month (on weekends) so this is a limited reward.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $425 or more

    3 backers Limited (9 of 12 left)

    Original 11x14 one- or two-subjet portrait from your photo. (Includes shipping to US and international.) I will only do one a month (on weekends) so this is a limited reward.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $3,000 or more

    1 backer

    I will come to your house (in continental U.S.) and paint your portrait while we chat! Includes one full day of painting your 16x20 original portrait and a picnic lunch.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers

    I will come to your house (in continental U.S.), and teach a fun painting workshop for you and four of your friends. Includes all supplies you'll need! I'll also paint a 16x20 painting just for you.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013