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Hi... My name is Kevin Waldroup. It's my birthday! This month I am turning 49 years old and 5 years sober. Please help me become a professional artist.
Below I have posted the link to my Instagram account which is the platform I use to share my work.
Check out my work
For weeks I have agonized over the words to include in this story. I have wrestled with what I should say to make my particular gofund me campaign stand out. The conclusion that I reached is that all I can do, is tell the truth and hope it sparks something within someone else. My dream is to become a professional artist. Right now however, I am living in that old cliche of starving artist. My goal for this fundraiser is to raise enough money to have an art showing in December. From there, my intention is to gain enough traction to have another and another. Like most, I currently work full time and paint when I am off. I am lucky to do so but with both the time and money restraint it has proved impossible to create at the pace and magnitude needed to have a large scale show. Below I have included a bit about my journey so far as well as a cost analysis of where the funds raised would go. Thank you for taking the time to give my page a glance. I hope it impacts you in a positive way.
About 8 years ago I begin painting snow people. They started as doodles on scraps of paper and cardboard pieces or whatever was laying around. Slowly they started coming to life and I began giving them to people I loved as gifts. They helped me start conversations and connect with people and seemed to bring a lot of joy.
The more I painted the more the story of these guys grew. Soon my friends encouraged me to share them with others in hopes that they would help connect us with each other. They did. People begin asking me what else I did. I was honored by the inquires. I begin sharing with them the painting of slugs, bugs and birch trees that I did. The positive response I received was overwhelming.
I have run into quiet a financial barrier that has hindered my ability to do what I love which is bring joy to others. Currently, working full time as a produce employee does not allow me to spend much on supplies or allow the time needed to dedicate to each canvas. Through research, talking with other artists and critical analysis I have outlined the major categories in which I need to direct funds to. Below I have detailed a cost breakdown of what it would take to truly do this thing.
Where the money will go...
Cost breakdown:
Art classes: 300 dollars. (Each class cost $100)
Professional website to post work to: $216. ($18 a month for one year.)
Studio space: $400
Water color supplies:
Water color paint 5 ml tubes : 4 count. $6.50 each. $26.
Water color paper: 2 pads Strathmore 12 sheet/11x15in. $9 each. $18.
Acrylic supplies:
Canvas: $800
Golden brand or Utrecht.
White acrylic paint: 32 oz. $25.
Ultra-marine blue: 32 oz. $25.
Brushes: Utrecht Manglon synthetic brushes. Set of 4. $30.
Merchandise:
Mugs: 30 count. 8 dollars each. $240.
Poster: 4 count. 5 dollars each. $20.
Christmas cards: 80 count. 60 cents each. $48.
Throw pillows: 8 count. 14 dollars each. $112.
Save the date cards: 50 count. 13 dollars for pack of 50. $13.
Finishing material:
Mats: 50 needed. 20 dollars for 25 pack. $40.
Frames: 10 needed. 25 dollars each. $250.
Miscellaneous:
$500
Thanks for taking the time to read all the way down to this point. It feels almost surreal to be typing up this campaign. I am taking small steps to change my dream into a reality. I hope you saw something you enjoyed.
Your support means everything.
Below I have posted the link to my Instagram account which is the platform I use to share my work.
Check out my work
For weeks I have agonized over the words to include in this story. I have wrestled with what I should say to make my particular gofund me campaign stand out. The conclusion that I reached is that all I can do, is tell the truth and hope it sparks something within someone else. My dream is to become a professional artist. Right now however, I am living in that old cliche of starving artist. My goal for this fundraiser is to raise enough money to have an art showing in December. From there, my intention is to gain enough traction to have another and another. Like most, I currently work full time and paint when I am off. I am lucky to do so but with both the time and money restraint it has proved impossible to create at the pace and magnitude needed to have a large scale show. Below I have included a bit about my journey so far as well as a cost analysis of where the funds raised would go. Thank you for taking the time to give my page a glance. I hope it impacts you in a positive way.
About 8 years ago I begin painting snow people. They started as doodles on scraps of paper and cardboard pieces or whatever was laying around. Slowly they started coming to life and I began giving them to people I loved as gifts. They helped me start conversations and connect with people and seemed to bring a lot of joy.
The more I painted the more the story of these guys grew. Soon my friends encouraged me to share them with others in hopes that they would help connect us with each other. They did. People begin asking me what else I did. I was honored by the inquires. I begin sharing with them the painting of slugs, bugs and birch trees that I did. The positive response I received was overwhelming.
I have run into quiet a financial barrier that has hindered my ability to do what I love which is bring joy to others. Currently, working full time as a produce employee does not allow me to spend much on supplies or allow the time needed to dedicate to each canvas. Through research, talking with other artists and critical analysis I have outlined the major categories in which I need to direct funds to. Below I have detailed a cost breakdown of what it would take to truly do this thing.
Where the money will go...
Cost breakdown:
Art classes: 300 dollars. (Each class cost $100)
Professional website to post work to: $216. ($18 a month for one year.)
Studio space: $400
Water color supplies:
Water color paint 5 ml tubes : 4 count. $6.50 each. $26.
Water color paper: 2 pads Strathmore 12 sheet/11x15in. $9 each. $18.
Acrylic supplies:
Canvas: $800
Golden brand or Utrecht.
White acrylic paint: 32 oz. $25.
Ultra-marine blue: 32 oz. $25.
Brushes: Utrecht Manglon synthetic brushes. Set of 4. $30.
Merchandise:
Mugs: 30 count. 8 dollars each. $240.
Poster: 4 count. 5 dollars each. $20.
Christmas cards: 80 count. 60 cents each. $48.
Throw pillows: 8 count. 14 dollars each. $112.
Save the date cards: 50 count. 13 dollars for pack of 50. $13.
Finishing material:
Mats: 50 needed. 20 dollars for 25 pack. $40.
Frames: 10 needed. 25 dollars each. $250.
Miscellaneous:
$500
Thanks for taking the time to read all the way down to this point. It feels almost surreal to be typing up this campaign. I am taking small steps to change my dream into a reality. I hope you saw something you enjoyed.
Your support means everything.