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Post by bmerel on May 5, 2013 18:37:58 GMT -8
to clarify....for the raffle entries...one general admission ticket gets you 1 entry and 1 VIP ticket gets you 2.
cheers!!
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Post by bmerel on May 7, 2013 16:44:16 GMT -8
UPDATE!!!! I was just informed that a print has been donated by an amazing member, Gorkie. Mint Condition... ACEDIA!!!! If you go to the kickstarter and pledge a minimum $50 (one general admission ticket...come to the fuckin show!!), you will automatically be entered into a random drawing for these prints...I also have a few James Flames drawings that will be the GRAND PRIZE! All items will be shipped FREE. 1 general admission ticket = 1 entry 1 VIP ticket= 2 entries Please make a note in the pledge with you screen name. Thanks and see you soon!!! **Grand Prize: A few James Flames concept drawings and sketches**NEW ADDITION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [/quote] 57% FUNDED WITH 8 DAYS TO GO!!!! THANKS TO GORKIE AND EVERYONE WHO READS THIS!!!!!!!!
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Post by bmerel on May 8, 2013 17:16:08 GMT -8
FOR ALL PEOPLE OUT OF STATE/COUNTRY WANTING TO HELP/WIN SOMETHING AMAZING!!!
PLEASE CLICK HERE AND SEE REWARDS #5 & #6
-$50 GETS YOU ONE ENTRY INTO THE PRINT RAFFLE
-$75 GETS YOU A SIGNED SHOWCARD AND ONE ENTRY INTO THE RAFFLE.
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Post by paulypaul on May 11, 2013 2:06:47 GMT -8
Several clients of mine have just reached out and given some ASTOUNDING news... THE $15K will be donated to the kickstarter next week!!!!! The show is green as fuckin green!!! What happened?
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Post by bmerel on May 11, 2013 8:30:58 GMT -8
Several clients of mine have just reached out and given some ASTOUNDING news... THE $15K will be donated to the kickstarter next week!!!!! The show is green as fuckin green!!! What happened? they're coming. just taking a bit longer than anticipated. its all good though. i've lost 7 years of my life from the rapid heart rate induced by this in the last 5 days!! 4 days to go. Raffle tickets ($50 for 1, $75 for 1+ Signed Showcard) are there for anyone not able to attend. Prizes include: Geddes Acedia, Flames OG's, Durieux, Welker, Levinson, John Doe, Eng and Wrightson. General Admission and VIP tickets, Dinner Parties and more. Lets go!!! Many thanks to all humans!! ...and i keep racking up more negative karma? i really dont understand this but thats ok. just want to acknowledge that i'm confused by it, dont know how i'm upsetting anyone and if i did, it was NOT my intent. anyway, thanks for all the support and things.
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Post by bmerel on May 12, 2013 8:45:29 GMT -8
4 days to go. Raffle tickets ($50 for 1, $75 for 1+ Signed Showcard) are there for anyone not able to attend. Prizes include: Geddes Acedia, Flames OG's, Durieux, Welker, Levinson, John Doe, Eng and Wrightson. General Admission and VIP tickets, Dinner Parties and more. Lets go!!! Many thanks to all humans!!
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Post by sin on May 12, 2013 12:14:29 GMT -8
For the record I haven't smited this thread but if I were so inclined it would be due to the approach. It's push vs pull marketing which often gets met with consumer backlash.
It's subtle nuance but on a world as fickle as art I think it is more pronounced. Look at Svens postcard show as a good way to do pull marketing. He created interest in a way that was easily digestible and didn't feel promotional.
Te easiest way to make something popular is to tell people they can't have it.
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Post by boppieboy on May 12, 2013 12:34:08 GMT -8
This exercise showed me that there are 48 stupid people in this world that shouldn't be allowed to have money.
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Post by bmerel on May 12, 2013 18:30:04 GMT -8
Thanks for the comments, sin. I'm by no means aces when it comes to something like this. It's been a very tough adjustment, to say the least. I'm an aggressive person by nature...not in any sense other than that's how I've created a successful private chef business. You need to push as hard as you can otherwise you get forgotten. In this world, I've learned it may be a bit different but by no means because I want to ruffle feathers. I push because I have to. And svens amazing show was that because he has tons of experience, knowledge and artists to back him. This is my first shot. I've learned a few things but one important thing remains constant...I believe in this. The artists believe in this. And yes, the other 48 people who have pledged thus far do as well. I don't want any pity or hatred thrown my way. I don't think its deserved or warranted, to be honest. I'm not out to hurt anyone. I'm trying to put together an experience that's different from others. It's for you all. It's for me. It's for the artists. I will hit my goal and I will make this a success. Not because I'm better than anyone else, but because I set out to do something and I'll do whatever humanly possible to make it happen. I care about your thoughts. I've spoken to many forum members privately about this. I'm adjusting and learning more and more as I go. If you hate me for my aggressive approach, I'm sorry you feel that way. It's what's worked for me in my own business. Adjustments have been made but do you expect me just to sit back over the last 3 days of the fundraiser and keep silent? That doesn't seem to make any sense. Once this is over on Wednesday, the website will be built, the fundamental elements will be nailed down and I'll do my best with my team to give you the best experience we can. I'm doing this because art and food are my passions and I want to share that. Take care and I hope you read this with an open mind.
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Post by bmerel on May 13, 2013 11:24:43 GMT -8
THE SHOW HAS BEEN FUNDED!!!!!!! Thanks again for all the support. See you all there. Will update in a month or so when website is up and running. Even if you find me annoying...i still love you anyway!!!!! See you there!
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Post by bmerel on May 15, 2013 10:41:08 GMT -8
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for your guidance and support. I am very humbled to announce that the project will end with at least $21,475 which will fully fund this show and some of the second. On another note, i sincerely apologize for my methods and hope you know that it was coming from a good place. I never intended to annoy anyone but this board is different from others, so i must respect that and treat it as such. Thanks for your private messages as well. They have opened my eyes to the proper way of being a positive contributing member here. I will post sparingly...when the website is up and running and progress of the show on occasion. Again, my sincerest apologies for ruffling feathers and clogging this board with multitudes of spam-esque posts. Cheers!! b
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Post by svenman on May 15, 2013 10:49:08 GMT -8
well done on hitting your target and good luck with it. i hope it works out well for you.
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Post by boppieboy on May 15, 2013 11:10:49 GMT -8
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for your guidance and support. I am very humbled to announce that the project will end with at least $21,475 which will fully fund this show and some of the second. On another note, i sincerely apologize for my methods and hope you know that it was coming from a good place. I never intended to annoy anyone but this board is different from others, so i must respect that and treat it as such. Thanks for your private messages as well. They have opened my eyes to the proper way of being a positive contributing member here. I will post sparingly...when the website is up and running and progress of the show on occasion. Again, my sincerest apologies for ruffling feathers and clogging this board with multitudes of spam-esque posts. Cheers!! b that's it, I'm done. I'm dumping my collection on ebay. If shit like this gets funded that's telling of the end of times. I'm going to start a kickstarter to flash mob this event to end it.
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Post by bmerelfanclub on May 15, 2013 11:55:19 GMT -8
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for your guidance and support. I am very humbled to announce that the project will end with at least $21,475 which will fully fund this show and some of the second. On another note, i sincerely apologize for my methods and hope you know that it was coming from a good place. I never intended to annoy anyone but this board is different from others, so i must respect that and treat it as such. Thanks for your private messages as well. They have opened my eyes to the proper way of being a positive contributing member here. I will post sparingly...when the website is up and running and progress of the show on occasion. Again, my sincerest apologies for ruffling feathers and clogging this board with multitudes of spam-esque posts. Cheers!! b that's it, I'm done. I'm dumping my collection on ebay. If shit like this gets funded that's telling of the end of times. I'm going to start a kickstarter to flash mob this event to end it.
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Post by StephenW on May 15, 2013 12:04:50 GMT -8
Congrats on the successful funding. Will be interesting to see how this turns out.
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Post by hellosir on May 16, 2013 4:09:27 GMT -8
Congrats on your Kickstarter. I know it mentioned that anything over the 15k was going to the next show. Don't let your grandeur be a failure and looking to far ahead, focus on the first one.
Good luck and interested to see how this works out for you.
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Post by droow2 on May 16, 2013 5:05:03 GMT -8
that's it, I'm done. I'm dumping my collection on ebay. If shit like this gets funded that's telling of the end of times. I'm going to start a kickstarter to flash mob this event to end it. I'll give you a grand!
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Post by bmerel on May 24, 2013 20:19:34 GMT -8
Stay tuned, kind humans....
Its lookin like there will be one final artist added to the group!
Official announcement coming soon...
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Post by bmerel on May 25, 2013 7:55:07 GMT -8
Evolution December 13-15, 2013 Blackbird Gallery, Chicago EXTREMELY excited to announce the 5th and final artist joining "Evolution" this coming December... Craig Tapecat McCudden www.bleedingfingerstudio.orgThis will be his first show back in quite some time. David, James, Tim, Brin and I are thrilled to have him join the group. Stay tuned for the website coming soon! Brin Levinson, Craig Tapecat McCudden, David Welker, James Flames & Tim Doyle
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Post by bmerel on Aug 27, 2013 18:39:35 GMT -8
Evolution is Live!!! www.merelgallery.comwww.facebook.com/merelgalleryCraig Tapecat McCudden David Welker Brin Levinson Tim Doyle James Flames For all who have asked about the breakdown of what will be available... Basically, each artist will have AT LEAST 4 brand new OG main show pieces. Also, the sketches and drawings associated with each piece will be available to purchase as well. On top of that, each artist will have at least one (probably more) prints made of their pieces. I will be selecting one piece from each of the 5 artists to "pair" with a brand new culinary bite..to be eaten while looking at the piece. As far as online sales go, we're hoping nothing survives the weekend but we'll figure all that out later. Fuckin fun!!!
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Post by bmerel on Aug 28, 2013 17:16:50 GMT -8
A few previews from Tapecat McCudden's pieces for the show... TC1 by BmErEl, on Flickr 5 by BmErEl, on Flickr
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Post by kchay on Sept 16, 2013 17:38:14 GMT -8
Bremel, good luck with the show and congratulations on funding it.
For what it's worth, I've liked McCudden's stuff for a while. His precision on scratchboard is arguably unrivaled and he has an amazing imagination which pairs well with his passion for birds.
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Post by bmerel on Oct 1, 2013 13:39:18 GMT -8
Tickets for Evolution are available now!!!!! 25 VIP and 50 general admission tickets for each night are in stock. Cheers and thanks!! merelgallery.bigcartel.com/
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Post by bmerel on Oct 2, 2013 18:15:36 GMT -8
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Post by bmerel on Oct 2, 2013 18:38:29 GMT -8
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