Some Place Far From Here - Watercolor Artbook

A project in Alhambra, CA by Cindy Duong
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A collection of the different worlds, feelings, and lessons that came from deciding to give 100% in a career in art.
Backers: 221
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $14,778 of $3,000
Dates: Aug 6th -> Sep 5th (30 days)
Project By: Cindy Duong
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Latest News

Thank You For Everything!!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for being apart of such an incredible month! Without you guys, I can’t do what I do. It was through your collective support, excitement, and dedication that Some Place Far From Here could be such a huge success. Thank you for... (Read More)

Final Stretch Goal Reached!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A big huge thank you to everyone who helped support Some Place Far From here in any way. Whether you helped spread the word, converted your friends/family, backed the project, participated in my Instagram Lives, or gave me encouragement, I want you... (Read More)

So Close to the Sakuradragon Cafe Zine!!!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kickerstarter is well past 13,000 now! Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!!! This honestly feels so unreal. It’s like I’m dreaming but I really don’t want to think about the scenario of waking up to realize I had just imagined all of... (Read More)

Less than 32 Hours!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
How?! How is time flying by so fast!?! Instagram Giveaway! Check out my Instagram page for a give away! You can enter for a chance to adopt an original, framed illustration.    Art Contest Don’t forget about the art contest! For more... (Read More)

Surprise! Additional Book Pages!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I do this thing where I like to review my projects over and over again to evaluate for intention and execution. I’ve gone over the watercolor tutorial section over and over again and I decided that I condensed it too much. I need more pages to... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Reached + Second Art Contest

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You guys, you didn’t even give me 10 minutes after posting the previous update about almost reaching $12,000, before you broke it. Seriously, you guys are always surprising me! I had to consider posting another update but decided to wait 24 hours.... (Read More)

Art Contest Winners

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for such an awesome turn out everyone! I was really happy to see so many artist that I hadn’t interacted with before participate! It shows me that, even though you might be shy or not so confident, you pushed yourself to do your best!... (Read More)

Mystery Print Revealed

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Five days left guys! Guys, I can’t believe it. It honestly feels like I just finally started to figure out this Kickstarter business. Everywhere I go, people congratulate me about Some Place Far From Here’s success. You guys are to thank for... (Read More)

Finalized Book Specs

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Some book updates now that everything is being finalized! - 60 pages - Several never before seen illustrations - A step by step overview of my watercolor process - 9 pages of tutorials - Concept Sketches - 8.5x11" hardcover book - Silver foil title... (Read More)

Final Week with Coloring Activities!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Start yes, but I'll be honest--I'm still trying to figure out what I'll do this week to push the campaign. Please look forward to something exciting, though! Illustration Highlight The Little Storm Chaser The things worth fighting for are always on... (Read More)

Another Stretch Goal Reached!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
11,000?! You guys are gunna make me cry ;_; We’ve reached another Stretch Goal! That means I’ll be setting a date where you guys can send me artwork for feedback! I don’t have all the details locked in but it’ll be private feedback per... (Read More)

Achievement Unlocked: Hardcover Books

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
  Whattttttt!?! Thank you thank you thank you! I’m so excited about this! You guys did it! You guys believed when I didn’t and you made it happen!!! Thank you to every single one of you guys for backing and sharing the Kickstarter! Thank you... (Read More)

Sakuradragon Cafe Set Unlocked

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Exclusive Set Fully Unlocked! Last night, you guys worked together to unlock the final item of the Kickstarter exclusive Sakuradragon Café Set! I’ll be including a 3” sticker of the Sakuradragon Café store front in everyone’s packages.... (Read More)

Half Way

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Fourteen more days and half way to the end!! Some Place Far From Here is 290% funded with 135 backers! We are less than $300 away from meeting the next stretch goal and only $1,300 away from hardcover books!! These numbers are so overwhelmingly... (Read More)

Update #4: Enamel Pins and Add-Ons

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal Unlocked!We've reached another stretch goal! If you guys could see me, I would be throwing confetti and making a huge mess everywhere. :)  Reaching the stretch goal also means that I'll be including a Sakuradragon Cafe acrylic keychain... (Read More)

Update #3: New Stretch Goals

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Reveal!I'm learning a lot through this Kickstarter project and it's filled with a lot of really wonderful surprises. And I'm sure you've already noticed but, I'm making all this up as I go. There's only one of me and a lot of work to do. I wasn't... (Read More)

Update: Week Two Start!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You!It's been a week since I launched and, really, thank you everyone! I am deeply touched by all your love, support, and kindness in the last week. I've been working hard on improvements for the book. You guys have also pledged over $7,000!... (Read More)

Funded!

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thank you to everyone in helping me get this project funded and for even reaching a stretch goal in less than 36 hours!  I can't explain enough how overwhelmed with the love and support that you guys have shown. When I started this, I never... (Read More)

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