The Story!
Hello! My name is Christopher Baldwin, and I've created this Indiegogo campaign to help with the costs of the next big journey in my life which will involve traveling and painting! (and comics! This plan will NOT interfere in any way with me doing webcomics!)
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I've always dreamed of travel, where I could spend more than a day or two in each area. I've always wanted to settle in a bit, for at least a month, soak in the culture, the town, the views, and be inspired and create.
Which why I've worked so long to create a portable career. But even with that, I never found a way to logistically make it happen.
But, in November, I was looking at an AirBnB listing, when I noticed something in particular.
monthly rates.
I instantly knew it was what I wanted to do. Just find the most gorgeous places, stay in each place for a month or longer, and then move on. Every couple of months stopping to visit friends and family who have conveniently placed themselves strategically around the country, in order to not feel totally alienated from the loved ones and communities in my life. AND PAINT!
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Rent in many places is comparable to what I pay now, and I managed to buy an affordable yet hopefully reliable set of wheels (a 98 camry, body in decent shape, only 150 thousand miles). And so I'm going to do it.
But, travel always comes with costs. It's a little more difficult to stock a fridge on a budget when you keep moving. And there's gas, and oil paints, and AAA, and park fees and all the little things. This indiegogo campaign will go towards things like that, as well as creating a SLIGHT buffer to do things like fix the car or laptop failure.
And also it's a way for me to give something back. I've remained focused on having comics and writing be my profession, and (for now) painting being my hobby. An intense, exploring, joyous, unstoppable hobby (for which I already have a show scheduled in September at the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls). And this is my way of dipping my toe in the water for commissions. By doing paintings!
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I would be so grateful for your support, and so happy to be able to give something back.
The Perks!
$10 "Thank You" Card
A personalized thank you card, printed with a piece of my artwork (from my travels) on it.
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$25 Character Sketch
I will sketch any character from any comic I've created, on a postcard, and mail it to you (Vachel is the default if you have no preference), with a monochrome wash. For each additional character (drawn on the same postcard), add $5 (maximum of 4 characters).
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$60 Hand Drawn Postcard
A hand drawn (in watercolor) postcard mailed to you from me.
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$120 Pen & Ink Drawing
A 6"x8" pen and ink drawing of landscape/architecture from my trip.
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$400 Oil Painting
An 11" x 14" landscape oil painting.
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$600 Landscape Painting w/ Person
A 16x20 landscape painting with a person in it, painted from a photo you send to me (or of my choice if you'd prefer. I can give you options). ($200 per additional person, maximum 5, write me if you wish more).
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How I Plan To Make This Happen!
As most of you know, I have two successful Kickstarter campaigns under my belt and have been creating and self-publishing comics since 1996. I also just finished a graphic novel for Penguin/Dial books and write and draw for MAD Magazine.
I have a history of accomplishing the goals I set out for, and being a reliable creator and freelancer.
So, a lot of this trip is specifically to paint, paint paint paint paint paint, and I look forward to painting for all of you.
Paint!
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