Art Story

A project in West Palm Beach, FL by Aaron Blaise & Chuck Williams
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An original CG animated feature film about a boy and his grandfather who get stuck in a vast and imaginative world of paintings.
Backers: 1785
Average Pledge Per Backer: $205

Funded: $365,670 of $350,000
Dates: Jul 7th -> Aug 23rd (47 days)
Project By: Aaron Blaise & Chuck Williams
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Latest News

Just over an hour to go!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have just over an hour to go!!!!What an amazing ride this has been!!! We are exceeding our goal by thousands of dollars and building up an incredible number of backers!! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!!! Let us now direct you to... (Read More)

2014 "Art Story" Calendar Add On -- Only 6 hrs. left!!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! If you'd like to add an "ART STORY" 2014 calendar featuring 12 of our favorite Visual Development pieces to your rewards, for the final 6 hours of the project... Please ADD $35 to your existing reward and get a one-of-a-kind, kickstarter... (Read More)

Coffee Mug Add On -- only 6 hrs. left!!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers! If you'd like to add an "ART STORY" COFFER MUG to your rewards, for the final 6 hours of the project... Add $20 to your existing reward and get a one-of-a-kind COFFEE MUG. *Please add $15 for shipping outside the US. Here's a sample of the... (Read More)

T-SHIRT ADD ON -- only 6 hours left!!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers!  If you'd like to add a T-shirt to your rewards, for the final 6 hours of the project... Add $25 to your existing reward and get a Crew T-shirt.  (If you've already given over $75, you have a T-shirt coming... this will add a 2nd T-shirt).... (Read More)

You did it!!!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You backers!  You fantastic, crazy, nutty, lovable guys and gals who got us over the top --we are so, so thankful.  We're going to get you great rewards... and better yet, a fantastic film for generations to come.  You tell can your grandchildren... (Read More)

We did it!!!!!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The goal has been reached!!!!!!! The words "Thank you" aren't strong enough to show the amount of gratitude we feel toward all of you right now. We are incredibly greatfull for all of the outpouring of support over the last 46 days. "Art Story" is... (Read More)

We're closing in on the last two days!!

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We're coming up on the last 48 hours of this amazing campaign! Hi everyone! As the last 48 hours approach Chuck and I can't help but reflect on the previous 45 days and be amazed at the outpouring of support for this film. A mere month and a half... (Read More)

Backers -- we need your help!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to drop a quick note to thank you (again) for supporting Art Story and signing up for the Story Team. You are part of the group that not only likes Art Story, but wants to engage with us as artists and filmmakers....exactly the type of... (Read More)

An Animation Surprise!!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Aaron here. Recently I purchased some new 2D animation software for my Cintiq here at home. In trying to figure out the bells and whistles on it I decided to try animating a little scribbly pose test of Walt discovering he can reach... (Read More)

We just passed $300,000!!!!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy cow!  We just sailed past a HUGE benchmark! ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO -- and we still need $50k.Don't stop everyone.  These are the last days -- we can do it!   I don't want to jinx anything, but Aaron and I are working on a couple of STRETCH... (Read More)

HUFFINGTON POST QUOTE

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In case you missed it, this reporter really gets our movie... “One of our greatest childhood dreams is about to become a reality. We're not sure if you spent hours of precious youth dreaming of such a fantastic art-centric adventure, but we sure... (Read More)

OVER $250K!!! MORE REWARDS ADDED.

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We just pasted the $250k mark!!! Aaron and I are blown away. You all have done so well, we have over 6500 likes on Facebook! And more people are pledging every day. With just 6 days to go, we ask you all to keep pushing, keep sharing, and keep... (Read More)

$204,792 and Counting!!!

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers, Chuck here.  We're doing great and it's all thanks to you!   Keep posting and tweeting -- it's working!!!  For tonight's update, I thought I'd share our latest press release.  Feel free to share it to anyone you know who might be... (Read More)

TESS SPOOM backer #1000!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Congrats to Tess!!!  Who's gonna be backer 2000?!  Keep posting everyone AND A HUGE ART STORY THANKS TO YOU ALL!!! (Read More)

We're HALF-WAY THERE!!!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just reached the $179,000 mark!!! We've had a great couple of days -- KEEP IT GOING and we'll get there soon! Thank you all for giving so generously.  Aaron and I are so thrilled with response to this concept.  With the money we raise -- and... (Read More)

Great New Article!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Aaron here and I just wanted to share with you a great new article that's come out written by one of our ex-Disney colleagues, Les Carpenter. It'll give you a nice inside look into what we do as animation filmakers.... (Read More)

The Final 15 Days...

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We need to prove there is an audience for this movie!!!Several months ago, Chuck and I were in Hollywood pitching film ideas to many of the major studios out there. Among the projects we were pitching was "Art Story". It pitched very well and we had... (Read More)

CREW T-SHIRTS!!! Pick one or ***Design your Own***

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK LINK... and be sure to "like" our page and your favorite t-shirt CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK LINK... and be sure to "like" our page and your favorite t-shirt (Read More)

GET TWO FRIENDS TO PLEDGE!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Call to action:Aaron and I have been so thrilled and thankful for all your kind words and support.  I can't express how much that means.  But now, we're just about two weeks out --- and still have a LONG way to go. NEW IDEA (from my buddy Simon):... (Read More)

Look what this film can do...

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Our objective is to entertain -- a great story well told.  But one of the great things about this film is that THIS can happen to...  ... or they can go see another Superhero movie :) BONUS SKETCH: Walt in Class (by Craig Grass) -- were you this... (Read More)

Picasso World!!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Aaron here! So tonight as I was sketching on my Wacom Cintiq, I wondered what Walt and Grandpa might look like in the world of Picasso. It's one thing to insert them into worlds that are already generally representational but something... (Read More)

Story Meeting -- Update

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Watch our VIDEO and see some of the paintings suggested from our LAST UPDATE!   Also, suggest your favorite painting and GET IT IN THE FILM (and win swag n' stuff) -- see details on our FACEBOOK PAGE! <click here> Chuck's Update Video from... (Read More)

Story Meeting

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok fans, lets here your ideas... Imagine Walt & Grandpa trying to figure each other's out in an Escher world... Or meeting Blue Boy (who should play him?) Or hearing the music of Picasso's 3 man band? SOMEBODY BUILT IT in CG!  Imagine a chase... (Read More)

The momentum continues!!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
So we're under the 30 day mark and the press coverage is really picking up! Just today the Huffington Post did a great article on our campaign, and yesterday the Orlando Sentinel and the Chicago Tribune covered us. That means big coverage and lots of... (Read More)

The Pre-Show is Over!!!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Now the 30 day countdown begins!  KS recommends a 30 day dash, but we wanted a little longer run at it.  But now the real count down begins... and we feel much better prepared to reach our number.  What we're doing bump up the participation: We've... (Read More)

International Appeal!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers!   We're starting to pick up momentum: we've added nearly a 100 backers in the last day!  And we're building quite an international crew.  CHECK THIS OUT -- only about 10% of you have your location listed and look at all the places:... (Read More)

New BIG interview!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
AIN'T IT COOL NEWS just posted an extensive interview with us. Get a look: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/63328 BONUS SKETCH (early C. Grasso of Walt):  (Read More)

Check out our new concept artwork

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Just posted some more concept art on the site -- check it out! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/291846368/art-story  (Read More)

New Video on Site! Behind the Scenes...

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again “Art Story”–tellers. Great news! We just passed the $40k mark! Congrats to you all and HUGE THANKS once again. Aaron and I did 3 interviews today, including “Ain’t It Cool News.com”  The article is supposed be online Friday... (Read More)

We're gaining momentum!!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Aaron here. Chuck and I want to thank all of you so much for all of your support so far. We've been so overwhelmed by all of the interest in our story that we want to tell. We are also gaining momentum in various sites across the... (Read More)

Nearly $30K, FAQs and More Articles

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

USA TODAY's Pop Candy features 'Art Story'

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Great News...USA TODAY columnist Whitney Matheson features 'Art Story' as one her favorites...Thanks Whitney!!! http://www.usatoday.com/story/popcandy/2013/07/11/kickstart-art/2509041/  (Read More)

Art Story -- UPDATE #1

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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