39 Days Left

39 DAYS LEFT to reach my funding goal of $10,143.  Unfortunately, pledges are not just rolling in.  In fact, I only have six backers, two of which are family.  Am I disappointed?  Hell yes!  Am I whining and feeling sorry for myself?  Probably.  Don't take me wrong, I am very thankful for my six backers.  Thank you backers.  You are listed in my blog www.UrbanAbstractExperience.blogspot.com.  I also am thankful for my two sponsors, Art at the Main and Intermountain Financial Advisers, Inc. who are also listed on the blog.

At this point, what can I do?  I've used Facebook, Twitter, Google+,  personal emails, and postcards to announce the launch of my project.  I have sent press releases to the Salt Lake Tribune and City Weekly.   According to Kickstarter's guidelines, I cannot reduce my funding goal; I cannot change the awards for the various levels.  I have probably been too aggressive with both the budget and the awards.  My wife and I had fun making a good video.  I have an unusual project.  I believe in me and my work.

In spite of the current status of the project, I continue to paint and create my urban abstracts.  I'm working on four paintings to add to the nineteen I've already completed.  I plan to have a show of these works even if I don't receive all the funding (remember, if all the funding is not received, the project dies).  I will not be deterred however.  I stubbornly press on.

If you can, I welcome your pledges.  If you cannot, please spread the word; your support is welcome.

http://kck.st/oCed3O

Thank you,  Jerry

Kickstarter Project Launching on October 14

Watch for the launching of Urban Abstract Experience, my Kickstarter project, on October 14, 2011.

15 Bytes, Utah's Art Magazine

Sue Martin interviewed me about Urban Abstract Experience, my Kickstarter project, for "15 Bytes, Utah's Art Magazine."  The article is to be published in the next issue of 15 Bytes.  Look for it next week at www.artistsofutah.org.  If you're not a subscriber, do so at that time.

Sue is an accomplished artist, writer and speaker.  Actually she's a jack of all trades.

Thanks Sue.

Rooftop

Library Rooftop

I shot this photo atop the Main Library in Salt Lake City.  I am now reworking a painting which will be the first painting in the series for the Urban Abstract Experience.
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