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| Rafaello Sanzio : Head of an Angel : c. 1500 |
So I guess with only 46 hours to go and $195 raised of our original $8000 target (oops), there's no chance of getting anywhere near that total? Of course there is! We just need someone to be an angel and select our final perk...
$8,000 ( £5,000 / €6.200 ). Your opportunity to be a real art angel. Life membership (see 'da Vinci' above), PLUS an original painting in oils and egg-tempera on canvas by Martin on a subject of your choice. Allow a year for planning, completion, drying, varnishing and delivery. Includes delivery anywhere in the world. Note: of course this really goes against our democratic 'Art for Everyone' ethos. Do feel free to buy gift subscriptions for several friends instead! :-)
The ultimate art status symbol. No collector's life could possibly be complete without one. In return for your being a complete angel and funding our entire project at one stroke- you will receive our undying gratitude and a new piece of art every month for as long as we have the physical and mental agility to keep producing it. More to the point, though, you will also be able to commission one of Martin's stunning Mische-technique paintings. Built up from many layers of luminous translucent oil glazes with details picked out in each layer using white egg-tempera, the paintings achieve a depth and complexity of colour not possible with simpler traditional oil painting techniques. Because of the necessity of allowing intermediate layers to dry before proceeding, each piece can take months of time and many hours of work - hence the reason they command such premium prices. You will be able to specify your own subject for your unique painting (including a portrait of yourself or a loved one if you wish), and liaise with the artist at each stage of its completion. The result will be a treasured heirloom to be passed down through your future family, or an investment piece to tall about with your friends.
Of course, as noted, you could also pick 10 close friends and buy them all a life subscription! (See the "da Vinci" in yesterday's post). Whatever you choose, from just $1 to thousands, we're grateful for your support in kickstarting our new venture. Even if we don't meet our target, we will be able to get something new off the ground - a few contributions more would make it a lot easier, though!
Please go along to indiegogo.com/wowlookwhatigot and make your investment now! Remember, the campaign closes at midnight (British time) on Monday 15th April!
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| "Me da la Cabeza de Juan Bautista" (Bring me the Head of John the Baptist) : 96 x 53 cm Oils & egg-tempera on canvas : Copyright © 2009 by Martin Herbert |
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