Social Portraits – a social art project

A project in Ottawa, Canada by Mark Stephenson
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It’s not a filter, it’s a painting. Let's fill our social media with more original art, become a part of the Social Portraits series.
Backers: 52
Average Pledge Per Backer: $192 CAD

Funded: $10,005 CAD of $2,500 CAD
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 21st (34 days)
Project By: Mark Stephenson
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Latest News

Social Portraits on CTV Ottawa Morning - Video Clip

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Social Portraits on TV! Had the pleasure of being on CTV Morning Live this morning. What a wonderful opportunity and such a nice crew at CTV. Hope you enjoy the clip, lots of Social Portraits in it. Cheers,Mark  (Read More)

This painting is still all wet and shiny

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A new Social Portrait added to the series, SP 018 Stephane

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few days left and I have lots to share. Here is today's update. A new addition to the ‪#‎socialportraits‬ series! Social Portrait 018 Stephane. Stephane is an amazing musician and I first meet him through his band Saturnfly... (Read More)

Modern-day portraits: Ottawa artist turns selfies into oil paintings

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
A great article by Lucy Scholey in the Metro on March 10th. Many social media profiles are carefully curated versions of our best selves – pictures from that perfect wedding day, a backpacking trip, a ski trip with the kids. And, of course, those... (Read More)

Social Portraits: Where social media meets artistry

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Social Portraits in the news, this time a nice article written by Vanessa Rotondo on the cultural hub of Ottawa Apt613. Here is an excerpt. A face can tell a thousand words – an old adage that captures the panoramic landscape of portraiture,... (Read More)

Social Portrait 017 Kristina

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
SP 017 Kristina, oil on panel, 11in x 11in by Mark Stephenson We passed two weeks earlier this week and it's time for a new Social Portrait to be revealed. Welcome SP 017 Kristina to the #socialportraits series. Kristina is a fellow artist in Ottawa... (Read More)

A new Social Portrait added to the series

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
SP 015 Crystal by Mark Stephenson, Oil on panel, 11in x 11in A new addition to the #socialportraits series today, SP 016 Crystal. If you've been following some of the news and posts you'll have seen this one in progress in a few photos. Crystal is... (Read More)

Sneak peak

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We did it, goal achieved

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Me and a big thumbs up! Wow, your amazing, Social Portraits has hit the initial campaign milestone on Kickstarter in only a few days! Two big unexpected backers came in a the Patron level this week and blew me away, I'm pretty humbled. That said we... (Read More)

An article on Faisons-ici

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Mark painting a Social Portrait, photo by Kristina Corre Kristina Corre stopped by the studio last week and today posted a lovely article on yours truly and Social Portraits. It's full of beautiful pictures, lots of Social Portraits to be seen... (Read More)

What a great first day

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Day 1 and we already have some backers, we're well on our way. Couple of the backers are already in the series and it was so nice to see them support the project. Also on this day we have seen the release of a new Social Portrait, welcome SP 015... (Read More)

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