The Uphill Pursuit Of Passion
A project in Austin, TX by Ori Bengal000days
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A 6 year journey of being voluntarily homeless helped Ori Bengal find his passion- Now you can bring his art to life.
Backers: 168
Average Pledge Per Backer: $141
Funded: $23,631 of $20,000
Dates: Apr 27th -> Jun 6th (40 days)
Project By: Ori Bengal
Backers: 168
Average Pledge Per Backer: $141
Funded: $23,631 of $20,000
Dates: Apr 27th -> Jun 6th (40 days)
Project By: Ori Bengal
$23,631
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 6 @ 07:45 -0400 GMT
118%
of goal
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Latest News
Sweet dreams! 6 hours to go! 
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. This has been such a rollercoaster ride. I forgot to post a video today. Don't hate me. I've had lotttttts of people messaging me. Thankfully, most of them were "Congrats! I'm so proud!" messages, because my project was fully funded. Well,... (Read More)
HOW TO HAVE YOUR OWN KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN THAT BRINGS IN OVER $20,000
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I've added stretch goals... and the number one thing that people keep asking me about is "How the heck did you succeed at raising $20,000?" --- So... I'll be sharing all that information for free for people that have backed my project. Here's... (Read More)
101% funded... 49 hours to go! STRETCH GOAL OFFER:
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I"ll post a video later today, telling a very funny story of how I actually found out that I made it... But, it's 6AM... I just posted my daily painting, and now I can finally go to sleep. I want to post this before going to sleep, so people have a... (Read More)
Topless edition! Also 91% Also 61 hours to go...
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Over 91% there! Over 120 people have backed... and THAT is the dream come true... that there's over 100 people that are going to have ORIginal art sent to them... That is... (Read More)
85% there! This thing's gonna get funded!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 85% Funded! $17,011 at the time of posting this update.... This is a race against the clock.. it's always been just that.. but when you hear "You've got 80% to go... " it's... (Read More)
More than 75% of the way there!
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
OVER $15,000 RAISED SO FAR! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 That's pretty darn exciting. 4 Days to go for the last $5,000... We can totally do this! Let's spread the word:... (Read More)
Almost there! 5 Days to go, and things are really moving along!
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Exciting times! Up over $13,200 out of $20,000. I can already feel what it's going to feel like and sound like telling you that the project has been fully funded. ... (Read More)
Some SHOCKING revelations!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 So yeah... brand spanking new video ... check it out whether you've seen the original or not... Also, the molds will be destroyed- so that the art you get will be very... (Read More)
Project poster finally designed!
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all - $11,363 has been raised so far. That's awesome... that's more than the 3D printer... We're almost there! I'm making calls today, because this is important. 2nd - Since day 1 I've posted that there's a project poster that... (Read More)
By popular demand - the medium sized bringer of light edition (and... more than 50% funded)!!
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, I forgot to hit Send on the update that says that I've made it more than 50%... so.. let me do a quick celebration: WOO HOO!!!! 55% BACKED! $11,152 RAISED!! It's a huge celebration! I'm racing against the clock, but I truly feel I... (Read More)
My best paintings are yours!
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Yeah... it's been a slow couple of days here in Kickstarter land... Why? Because I've totally paused on promoting. Why would I do such a thing, when promoting this gets me closer to a dream - having my art with many people... having the new... (Read More)
Exhilirating and motivating project, this Kickstarter thing.
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm pretty excited. 42% of the way there. I think everyone should have a Kickstarter campaign, because it motivates you to take the steps that you may often skip over because you're comfortable. I am so committed to doing this, that I'm really... (Read More)
People are amazing! My heart is flooded with emotion.
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
My friend Angela Stillwell is a "Vulnerability Warrior" - she teaches people and corporations to find strength through opening up, and being more vulnerable... I used to be pretty closed up, but I've learned a lot about being open, transparent, and... (Read More)
Need new boxers!
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
No... I didn't poop my pants, nor stain my boxers with any other bodily fluids... But I AM **TRULY** EXCITED! I'm bouncing around like Tigger! I am proud to me a part of the human race. The kindness that people have shown, sharing the message of... (Read More)
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