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Update #6: 102%

Posted on July 4, 2011

We have achieved 102% of the funding and things are looking good.  Officially 29 hours until the project ends, and then I will be able to set up a simple form for us to smooth out the details of your backer awards.  I wanted to thank everyone again for their support, this project means a lot to me and I can't wait to see it through!  You all are the best, I hope you are enjoying the holiday.  Talk to you all soon,

Tyrus

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      Myles Brown on July 4, 2011

      BAM. good job Ty.

Update #5: Celebrate with fireworks and artwork

Posted on June 30, 2011

We have just reached 77% funding with  4.5 days left to our deadline.  If you know anybody that is interested please let them know, as the project is closer than ever to becoming a reality.  I am proud of this project and want to thank all of you even if we don't reach our goal.  I am still hopeful that we will as a few more promised backers have yet to come in and so many people have commented on backing the project if it gets closer to its goal.  I hope the next update will be a good one! 

Update #4: 7 Days to Success

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Update #3: 36% and Rising

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Update #2: Break a break it down.

Posted on April 18, 2011

Hello Everyone!

We are now at the 15% funding level and I just wanted to follow up on the last update.  "Ghost House" magazine, which will feature an image by me in relation to this project, will be distributed in Athens on the 23rd of this month.  For those of you in the area please seek out John Stidham.  He will be providing me with a link to facebook information shortly  for those more distant. I have added a detailed breakdown of expenditures for this project on the main page, below the images of the "Eight Views of Omi."  I wanted to thank you all again and remember to check out my blog updates if you are interested as well, which may be read at http://www.tyruspaints.blogspot.com/

Best,

Tyrus

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Funding Successful

This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 5, 2011.

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You will receive a thank-you email with a link to a Blog through which you can explore Japan alongside me. All successive rewards will include.

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A personal post card from Japan during the project. All successive rewards will include.

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In addition to previous awards, a personalized Polaroid of Omi.

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A 5" x 7" print of your choice of the 8 Contemporary Views of Omi.

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An 11"x14" print of you choice of the 8 Contemporary views

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Advertise on my blog for three months! This is for a 125 x 125 button, location will be first come first served top down. With over 500 unique views a month and growing. At the current rate we will have over 4,000 unique views a month by the years end. Advertisement will be posted when funding is met.

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This level is for a 9" x 7" 44-60 page perfect bound book of "The Eight Contemporary Views of Omi" to be released after projects completion. The book will detail the history, philosophy, and experiences behind the project as well as juxtaposing Hiroshige's and my art work created by visiting the sites.

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Choice of 24"x36" poster, two 11"x14" or four 5"x7" prints of the 8 Contemporary Views

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Advertise on my blog! A 125 x 125 button for 6 months for only $46 dollars!? Location will be first come first served top down. With over 500 unique views a month and growing. At the current rate we will have over 4,000 unique views a month by the years end. Perfect to get the word out about your website or business. Advertisement will be posted when funding is met.

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A piece of "Otsu-e" traditional artwork specific to the region, made by a Japanese artist. For more information on this type of work, please follow: http://www.mingeikan.or.jp/english/html/otsu-e.html

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This level is for two 9" x 7" 44-60 page perfect bound book of "The Eight Contemporary Views of Omi" to be released after projects completion. One for you and one to share as a gift! The book will detail the history, philosophy, and experiences behind the project as well as juxtaposing Hiroshige's and my art work created by visiting the sites.

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SPECIAL ARTIST LEVEL!!! I will send you, the artist, an Item or Sketch to be used as a point of collaboration and critical dialogue. Human Potential is the tentative theme and the type of resultant exhibition is dependent on the number interested, half of this award will be used to secure a venue and publication materials. I will provide personal updates as this progresses and provide more information to you directly if you are interested in this option. Please contact via email with the subject line of "Japan Collaborative Exhibition" at art@tyruslytton.com.

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All eight 11"x14" prints or a 5"x7" plein-air painting or limited edition 24"x36" print on archival paper with certificate. (Edition will be determined by number of backers up to the limit)

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All eight 11"x14" prints and a 14"x18" painting or 4 limited edition prints

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An 18" x 24" painting or 6 limited edition prints and an invitation to an authentic Shiga Prefecture dinner with the artist, where you will have the opportunity to learn the recipe from him and his Native Japanese wife.

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A 24" x 36" studio painting or all Eight Limited Edition Prints and an invitation to the above dinner.

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A 5 day personalized tour of the region and to work alongside the artist in a collaboration. Hotel and airfare will be your responsibility. This would be for transportation, guidance, and lunchtime meals, once you arrive in Japan. Hotels in Japan typically include breakfast and dinner in their accommodations. I will assist in finding the best flight and Hotel deals, further details will be worked out between us.

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Tyrus Lytton

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Born, in 1978, Tyrus Lytton won his first drawing award in 1984, receiving an honorable mention for his crayon on newsprint piece entitled "Helicopter." Since that time, Ty has graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in Fine Arts, and continues to win accolades as an artist. As the recipient of scholarships, fellowships, grants and residencies, his work is taken seriously and critically.

  1. tyruslytton.com
  2. tyruspaints.blogspot.com