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Taking on Economic & Social Justice Issues

Help me create art that exposes injustice and provokes thoughtful discussion and meaningful action.

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Taking on Economic & Social Justice Issues

Taking on Economic & Social Justice Issues

Taking on Economic & Social Justice Issues

Taking on Economic & Social Justice Issues

Taking on Economic & Social Justice Issues

Help me create art that exposes injustice and provokes thoughtful discussion and meaningful action.

Help me create art that exposes injustice and provokes thoughtful discussion and meaningful action.

Help me create art that exposes injustice and provokes thoughtful discussion and meaningful action.

Help me create art that exposes injustice and provokes thoughtful discussion and meaningful action.

Vernon Thornblad
Vernon Thornblad
Vernon Thornblad
Vernon Thornblad
1 Campaign |
Keene, United States
$255 USD 9 backers
0% of $30,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

This is a campaign for larger studio space to create mural-size, attention-demanding, thought-provoking paintings.



Why it's important,
and why you might want to support it:

I'm a painter on a mission...

I will convey through my paintings my ideas and views about some of the more pressing issues we face today;
  • social and economic justice
  • global warming
  • the lack of real democracy. 

I want to paint very big and bold (think mural-size) allegorical paintings that demand attention. To do that, I need to expand the space in which I work. I've outgrown my makeshift kitchen counter studio.

So I hope to earn money towards the down payment of the studio space I found, by painting portraits and landscapes and selling the limited edition prints you'll see below. I will paint oil portraits of children, adults, pets and houses.

By helping me secure a space where I can actually work unimpeded, you'll help me pursue my mission and grow into my full potential as an artist, and a communicator. No artist can predict or presume that his/her voice will be even noticed amidst the ruckus of modern life. But just maybe, with your help, I can create works that will in some way help our society find its way in these times.

The Goal:

Unlike other crowdfunding sites, It's not all or nothing. You get to keep anything you raise regardless of whether your goal is met or not. You'll see a goal of $30,000, but I'm not really expecting to raise that much here. Every little bit helps though, so if you see something that interests you below, and make a purchase I would appreciate it very much.

All proceeds will go toward the down payment for the purchase of the property. Once I've secured enough to cover that, I will begin renovations myself and hope to have it complete and to be working in the new space by Fall, 2016.

Perks:

You can choose from greeting cards to small and large limited edition prints, to commissioned portraits or landscapes in oil in three different sizes. I will also send everyone who contributes a photo of the studio when it's finished.

Get Immortalized in
a painting!

Any contributor at any level who wants to be depicted in my first mural-size painting can be! Just send me a photo. The first painting will take on the issues of income inequity in our economic system.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Forget the $30,000...Whatever funds contributed go to me whether or not I reach the funding goal.



Limited Edition Prints

Choose from these images:
Male Torso

Female Figure 1

Female Figure 2

Female Figure 3

Tree Chooper

Frog Man



Commissioned Portraits

Choose from three sizes.



Other Ways You Can Help

Perhaps you're not interested in the kind of work I do, or you're unable financially to help. That's OK. You can still help by sharing this page with friends, colleagues, or anyone you think may have an interest. Even sharing with someone else who, like you can't participate financially, but WOULD be likely to share with others can be a big help. Remember, you can share to Facebook and Twitter. You can also post the link to Pinterest and use Indiegogo's share tools, as well.

In any case, thank you for your time, and consideration!

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Choose your Perk

Greeting Card of Your Choice

$10 USD
You'll receive one fine-art printed gift card of your choice. Once you've placed the order, please return to the campaign page http://igg.me/at/vernons-space-to-paint and then click the contact link. There you can fill out an email form to let me know which image you want on your card. Thank you.
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Greeting Card Collection of 5

$25 USD
Fine art printed cards. All hand signed. Once you've placed the order, please return to the campaign page http://igg.me/at/vernons-space-to-paint and then click the contact link. There you can fill out an email form to let me know which images you want on your cards. Thank you.
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orig. landscape oil painting

$25 USD
Yes, you read that right. For just $25, you can get an original landscape (or building scape) 2" X 2" painting by me. AND...it will depict a scene from the town or city where you live. So, if you're feeling adventurous and LIKE SURPRIZES, this could be the perk for you! Larger landscapes are also available at the $50, $75 and $100 level.
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Limited Edition Print

$50 USD
8 X 10 (approximate, varies depending on dimensions of work). Printed on Archival Paper and hand signed and numbered. Once you've placed the order, please return to the campaign page http://igg.me/at/vernons-space-to-paint and then click the contact link. There you can fill out an email form to let me know which print you want.
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Med. orig. landscape in oil

$50 USD
Yes, you read that right. For just $50, you can get an original landscape (or building scape) 4" X 4" painting by me. AND...it will depict a scene from the town or city where you live. So, if you're feeling adventurous and LIKE SURPRIZES, this could be the perk for you! Larger landscapes are also available at the $25, $75 and $100 level.
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Large Limited Edition Print

$75 USD
12 X 18 (approximate, varies depending on dimensions of work). Printed on Archival Paper and hand signed and numbered. Once you've placed the order, please return to the campaign page http://igg.me/at/vernons-space-to-paint and then click the contact link. There you can fill out an email form to let me know which print you want. Thank you.
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Bigger Landscape Painting

$75 USD
Yes, you read that right. For just $75, you can get an original landscape (or building scape) 4" X 6" painting by me. AND...it will depict a scene from the town or city where you live. So, if you're feeling adventurous and LIKE SURPRIZES, this could be the perk for you! Larger landscapes are also available at the $25, $50 and $100 level.
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Biggest Landscape in oil

$100 USD
Yes, you read that right. For just $100, you can get an original landscape (or building scape) 6" X 8" painting by me. AND...it will depict a scene from the town or city where you live. So, if you're feeling adventurous and LIKE SURPRIZES, this could be the perk for you! Larger landscapes are also available at the $25, $50 and $75 level.
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Small Portrait in oil

$200 USD
Choose to commission an 8 X 10 portrait. Probably better suited for portraits of children, or pets, or a house portrait! You'll also receive an invitation to the unveiling event for the first allegorical painting and a print of the painting. Please provide contact information to discuss the subject to be painted & so that I can guide you on how to best select and & photos of the subject to me. Your painting will ship to you in about 6 weeks from the the date I receive your photography.
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LG Painting + Excl. Unvailing

$400 USD
Canvas size, approximately 12 x 18, depending on subject. Will paint portrait of one person, a pet or a home/landscape — PLUS an invitation to the unveiling event for the first allegorical painting and a print of the work. Include contact information to discuss the subject you wish to have painted & how to best select & send photos to me. Your painting will be delivered approx. 90 days from the date I receive the photography (note that drying time for an oil painting can take several weeks).
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XL Painting +Excl. Unveiling

$600 USD
Canvas approximately 18 X 24 depending on subject. A portrait of up to two people or a pet or house, or a landscape, PLUS an invitation to the unveiling event for the first allegorical painting and a signed print of the painting. Include contact information so that we can discuss the subject you'd like painted and how to best select and send me photos. Your painting will take significant time to complete and several weeks to dry.
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