The Standoff - a giant train painting for ArtPrize 2013

A project in Provo, UT by Santiago Michalek
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A powerful painting of an old steam locomotive painted in a classical style with a thought provoking narrative.
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Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $151

Funded: $9,205 of $8,000
Dates: Aug 22nd -> Sep 16th (25 days)
Project By: Santiago Michalek
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Latest News

Stretcher delivered and assembled

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday our carpenter deliver the custom made stretcher for The Standoff painting. He spent quite a bit of time assembling it, explaining to me how he designed it, and showing me how it works. He used a poplar wood because it is very strait, but... (Read More)

Project Funded - Thank you!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been painting through the night making more progress on The Standoff piece. I was very happy this morning to see another pledge come in pushing us over the goal amount - which means the project will be funded! Thank you, each and everyone of... (Read More)

Marketing Materials Ordered

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I placed an order for 5000 business cards, 5000 post cards, and 1000 posters. With over 400,000 voters during the course of the 3 weeks of ArtPrize, this may just be a start to all the materials I will be ordering and handing out.  Most of the... (Read More)

Painting progress

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This past week I rented scaffolding to help me paint this massive piece. Here are some pictures of the progress. I've done lots of glazing to add depth especially to the dark areas. Thanks to each and every one of my backers who are supporting me... (Read More)

Photo shoot for conductor complete

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Did a photo shoot with my neighbor Dean who was kind enough to pose as the conductor for "The Standoff" painting. He was so expressive and we got lots of really nice shots that are perfect for the narrative and subtle humor I want to portray in this... (Read More)

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