Okay guys. So first off, This is Vexstacy's assistant Artemis posting on Vexstacy's behalf. She is in SUPER focused work mode, so I will be answering any questions about the project and our intentions with it.
Alright so, There has been some drama and problems with many of the available printing sites that neither Vex nor I will be going too deep into specifics on here. Suffice to say, she was unhappy selling her works as prints anywhere else which brings us to the aforementioned "project"
Vex would like to start printing her artwork herself and selling those prints to you all at the lowest possible price, and (to be completely honest) with more profit to herself.
Now as far as keeping up her workloads and work speed, I will be the one processing print orders, printing her artwork, and mailing all the pieces out. Vex will only be making the amazing artwork she already does at the same quality, speed, and prices that she currently does.
But this is where this journal and you fantastic followers are needed the most.
The equipment and supplies needed to start this project, the continued price of quality paper, and the cost of mailing these prints out is very high. To help with these funding needs, we are starting a Kickstarter. We are hoping to have this project funded by March 1st so we can have a full print shop up and running by mid summer.
A plus side to this would be that IF this project gets funded and IF it is successful enough, we could offer printing services to other artists as well! Obviously this would not be an option until after we get a fairly solid setup and I feel capable of handling more orders, but it is a definite option.
In the interests of being completely transparent with you guys, the very last thing I will ramble about here is extended funds. If we get more funds than are required for this project, we will put those extra funds towards very specific things to give more back to you guys.
0-500 = Minimal over-funding will go towards rent and bills, extra ink and paper, and priority shipping on both our equipment, and the donor prizes. This means the prizes we can get the donor prizes finished, and out to you guys sooner and get a real shop set up much faster.
500+ = Excessive over funding will mean all the above AND We will be able to get either a higher quality printer, or a wider printer of the same quality or BOTH. Which will mean more options for print sizes and/or higher quality prints
Both Vexstacy and myself are fully aware of how hard it is to make money, let alone donate it to someone else, but we will be trying to make every dollar of what you give us worth your time by giving as much back for this kickstarter project as we can. And even if times are tough sharing our project and spreading the word is nearly as powerful as a money donation and would be just as appreciated.
I (Artemis) Will be answering any questions you guys have here until Vex is out of work mode.
EDIT: The "Prints Gallery" for the lower tier donations Are now available for viewing in Vexstacy's Gallery folders ON FA. Any donors who donate those amounts will have their choice of any piece from the Prints Gallery or any piece of THEIR PERSONAL CHARACTER that they may want. A Prints Gallery of male characters will be organized separately in Blaithe 's gallery folders on FA.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE OF YOUR CHARACTER PIECES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PRINT SALES, PLEASE NOTE ARTEMIS1216 ARTEMIS1216 ON FA WITH A LINK TO THE PIECE.
Also for the Higher tier donations, Vexstacy will also put a thank you message and her signature on the back of your pieces print in permanent marker!
