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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 24, 2008 23:35:03 GMT 1, Hey, just thought I'd let you know about a project that I am working on...
I, along with the artists involved, realise the difference that being able to draw has made on our life. I know, that if I could never simply pick up a pen or pencil, and just loose myself in my drawings, I would be a completely different person. The fact that kids all around the world, are deprived of the opportunity to be creative, to me anyway, is a crime. We aim change that, through this non-profit project, we will be able give hundreds, if not thousands, of children the chance to have the experience to do what we love. Through us, they will be able to make art.
Each artist will be sent a piece of handmade paper (made by me) similar to this one (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2605320312_3e6b083e57_b.jpg). Each piece of paper is made of recycled book pages, and has a rough side, and a smooth side. The pieces are approximately 10x17 cm.
The artists will create something beautiful on the paper and send it back to me. I will then photocopy the paper, and the pictures of the pieces, along with a small piece of writing by/about the artist, will be made into a zine. I will then sell the zines. I will also exhibit the pieces in a gallery, and they will be sold, via silent auction.
All of the money raised will go to buy pens, pencils, paint, paper and a variety of other art supplies for less fortunate children around the globe.
There are no specifics to what each artist does on the paper, it could be a small doodle, an intricate sketch, a painting, a stencil, anything they want!
The artists have only just been contacted, but so far 45rpm and Armsrock have agree'd to get involved, and I am waiting on reply's for a variety of others...
I will try and keep you updated with all the progress, but I wont be showing the pieces on here, as I want you to buy the zine! I will however be showing sneak previews...
I am new to doing this sort of thing, so I am open to all your help and suggestions, I would also love for you guys to suggest artists who you think would be interested. I want to get as many different artists involved, so yeh, let me know...
Thanks for reading, and I appreciate your support.
Yours,
RuSo
Hey, just thought I'd let you know about a project that I am working on...
I, along with the artists involved, realise the difference that being able to draw has made on our life. I know, that if I could never simply pick up a pen or pencil, and just loose myself in my drawings, I would be a completely different person. The fact that kids all around the world, are deprived of the opportunity to be creative, to me anyway, is a crime. We aim change that, through this non-profit project, we will be able give hundreds, if not thousands, of children the chance to have the experience to do what we love. Through us, they will be able to make art.
Each artist will be sent a piece of handmade paper (made by me) similar to this one (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2605320312_3e6b083e57_b.jpg). Each piece of paper is made of recycled book pages, and has a rough side, and a smooth side. The pieces are approximately 10x17 cm.
The artists will create something beautiful on the paper and send it back to me. I will then photocopy the paper, and the pictures of the pieces, along with a small piece of writing by/about the artist, will be made into a zine. I will then sell the zines. I will also exhibit the pieces in a gallery, and they will be sold, via silent auction.
All of the money raised will go to buy pens, pencils, paint, paper and a variety of other art supplies for less fortunate children around the globe.
There are no specifics to what each artist does on the paper, it could be a small doodle, an intricate sketch, a painting, a stencil, anything they want!
The artists have only just been contacted, but so far 45rpm and Armsrock have agree'd to get involved, and I am waiting on reply's for a variety of others...
I will try and keep you updated with all the progress, but I wont be showing the pieces on here, as I want you to buy the zine! I will however be showing sneak previews...
I am new to doing this sort of thing, so I am open to all your help and suggestions, I would also love for you guys to suggest artists who you think would be interested. I want to get as many different artists involved, so yeh, let me know...
Thanks for reading, and I appreciate your support.
Yours,
RuSo
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Danny O'Connor on Jun 24, 2008 23:54:54 GMT 1, Nice one Ruso! great project hope you can make it work.
Nice one Ruso! great project hope you can make it work.
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Tiki
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Tiki on Jun 25, 2008 0:00:21 GMT 1, I smell a con!
I smell a con!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 0:04:44 GMT 1, a con?
why may i ask?
i have to admit, i find this offencive, i am trying to make a difference to something i care about!
a con?
why may i ask?
i have to admit, i find this offencive, i am trying to make a difference to something i care about!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Tiki on Jun 25, 2008 0:07:38 GMT 1, No offence whatsoever mate but if i was an artist i would be extreamly wary as you are unknown to the forum and also its been done before as a con i belive.
No offence whatsoever mate but if i was an artist i would be extreamly wary as you are unknown to the forum and also its been done before as a con i belive.
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 0:10:20 GMT 1, oh, okay...
well im not askin artists on this forum, i am contactin them individually...
i received emails today from 45rpm and Armsrock, so i guess some must trust me.
However, i guess i can see how some would be concerend, all i can do is promise that i am not out to con anyone, im only trying to create change...
oh, okay...
well im not askin artists on this forum, i am contactin them individually...
i received emails today from 45rpm and Armsrock, so i guess some must trust me.
However, i guess i can see how some would be concerend, all i can do is promise that i am not out to con anyone, im only trying to create change...
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Tiki on Jun 25, 2008 0:20:32 GMT 1, Dont get me wrong its a fantastic cause and if your genuine then your damn decent guy. The only thing is, is this forum is an absolupt minefield and anyone and everyone will look for any reason to dought your intentions. This might just be me on the other hand being the pesermistic person i am lol. I'd get in contact with one of the well respected members of this forum though if i were you as i personally feel this forums artists and members can and will move mountains for the right cause, and they have if there was a number put on the amount of money this forum has raised for good causes it would be absoluptly enormous that im sure of.
Dont get me wrong its a fantastic cause and if your genuine then your damn decent guy. The only thing is, is this forum is an absolupt minefield and anyone and everyone will look for any reason to dought your intentions. This might just be me on the other hand being the pesermistic person i am lol. I'd get in contact with one of the well respected members of this forum though if i were you as i personally feel this forums artists and members can and will move mountains for the right cause, and they have if there was a number put on the amount of money this forum has raised for good causes it would be absoluptly enormous that im sure of.
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The Pen and Paper Project, by scavos on Jun 25, 2008 0:23:14 GMT 1, I think this sounds good in theory. All the very best with it.
One key suggestion I would make is to be as transparent as possible. For example, be very specific as to who are the beneficiaries of the project are. Your comment about poor children around the world is arguably too vague. It certainly put me off. People will respond better to something tangible. Identify a charity and set up the channels for funding, and be clear on who is keep the books etc. As far as the fund raising side goes, don't reinvent the wheel; look at what has done before and use the best bits and be warned by the worst. You shouldn't have to look to far. Communication is crucial. Honesty is paramount. Transparency helps.
You'll find this forum to be a generous place but we've been burned before so expect some natural and healthy skepticism.
Good luck with it and sorry, that was more than the one key suggestion I intended to give!
I think this sounds good in theory. All the very best with it.
One key suggestion I would make is to be as transparent as possible. For example, be very specific as to who are the beneficiaries of the project are. Your comment about poor children around the world is arguably too vague. It certainly put me off. People will respond better to something tangible. Identify a charity and set up the channels for funding, and be clear on who is keep the books etc. As far as the fund raising side goes, don't reinvent the wheel; look at what has done before and use the best bits and be warned by the worst. You shouldn't have to look to far. Communication is crucial. Honesty is paramount. Transparency helps.
You'll find this forum to be a generous place but we've been burned before so expect some natural and healthy skepticism.
Good luck with it and sorry, that was more than the one key suggestion I intended to give!
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Ruso
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 0:24:59 GMT 1, haha i'll bear that in mind mate..
thanks for the advice, i am better know on other forums, and i know how people feel about new users.
however, at this point i am not asking anything from anyone on this forum, just letting you all know.
this said, as the project progresses, when it is time for the zines to be distributed i will most definately try and advertise some through here, although im sure that stage is a long way off!
haha i'll bear that in mind mate..
thanks for the advice, i am better know on other forums, and i know how people feel about new users.
however, at this point i am not asking anything from anyone on this forum, just letting you all know.
this said, as the project progresses, when it is time for the zines to be distributed i will most definately try and advertise some through here, although im sure that stage is a long way off!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 0:28:15 GMT 1, the money will all be going to unicef, as through my research, they seem to be the offer packs that fit my ideas. They are also known as a trustworthy charity, and they are one my family has supported for years. Specifically, the money will be used to buy 'art in a box' (http://www.unicef.org.uk/store/details.aspx?id=4BD66CAE-8F51-4484-AC8C-3F0F31197287) and pencils for a whole school (http://www.unicef.org.uk/store/details.aspx?id=BAF07670-1468-4EFD-A35D-26A8A53F7B0B).
the way i would like to do it, as these are gift packs, is to send the certificates of donation to each of the artists, so THEY can personally see the difference they have made...
the money will all be going to unicef, as through my research, they seem to be the offer packs that fit my ideas. They are also known as a trustworthy charity, and they are one my family has supported for years. Specifically, the money will be used to buy 'art in a box' (http://www.unicef.org.uk/store/details.aspx?id=4BD66CAE-8F51-4484-AC8C-3F0F31197287) and pencils for a whole school (http://www.unicef.org.uk/store/details.aspx?id=BAF07670-1468-4EFD-A35D-26A8A53F7B0B).
the way i would like to do it, as these are gift packs, is to send the certificates of donation to each of the artists, so THEY can personally see the difference they have made...
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Danny O'Connor on Jun 25, 2008 0:31:18 GMT 1, I've just got in on the project. I know Ruso a little from another forum and I believe him to be a decent fella. He's an artist himself and I think He's only about 16 if I remember right, so this is pretty commendable for one so young. I've PMD him to make people aware of the charities involved to make things more transparent as scavos said. So hopefully he'll keep us updated on that.
I've just got in on the project. I know Ruso a little from another forum and I believe him to be a decent fella. He's an artist himself and I think He's only about 16 if I remember right, so this is pretty commendable for one so young. I've PMD him to make people aware of the charities involved to make things more transparent as scavos said. So hopefully he'll keep us updated on that.
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Danny O'Connor on Jun 25, 2008 0:33:18 GMT 1, He updated us before I posted my reply. Fast work my son!
He updated us before I posted my reply. Fast work my son!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Tiki on Jun 25, 2008 0:37:42 GMT 1, Honestly though talk to a well known member on here and go into detail with them as i think you'd be extreamly suprised by this forums capabilities. I know that if i was ever in the position where i or a member of my family needed serious help due to reasonable circumstancis (I.e learning to spell correctly!) would help out as this is a fucking amazing forum that has helped alot of people from dissabilities to cancers. I think we look after our own and i havent even been part of it for long. Tell me if im wrong.
Honestly though talk to a well known member on here and go into detail with them as i think you'd be extreamly suprised by this forums capabilities. I know that if i was ever in the position where i or a member of my family needed serious help due to reasonable circumstancis (I.e learning to spell correctly!) would help out as this is a fucking amazing forum that has helped alot of people from dissabilities to cancers. I think we look after our own and i havent even been part of it for long. Tell me if im wrong.
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 0:39:27 GMT 1, sounds good, thanks mate, who would you suggest contacting, as i guess you know the members on here better than i do...
sounds good, thanks mate, who would you suggest contacting, as i guess you know the members on here better than i do...
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Tiki on Jun 25, 2008 0:48:40 GMT 1, I would suggest no1. artists: SPQR (well known for his charitable side)
Galleries: well take you pick.
Any suggestions guys?
I would suggest no1. artists: SPQR (well known for his charitable side)
Galleries: well take you pick.
Any suggestions guys?
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Ruso
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 0:50:43 GMT 1, yeh, i think contacting gallerys is a long way off, as i want to get as many artists confirmed as possible before i proposition anyone!
but i will bear in mind spqr, im a big fan of his work...
thanks for the support!
yeh, i think contacting gallerys is a long way off, as i want to get as many artists confirmed as possible before i proposition anyone!
but i will bear in mind spqr, im a big fan of his work...
thanks for the support!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Tiki on Jun 25, 2008 0:58:46 GMT 1, No worries mate, i meant the gallerys on this forum though they can be good line to go down.
No worries mate, i meant the gallerys on this forum though they can be good line to go down.
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 17:53:15 GMT 1, SPQR, doc, and indigo child now confirmed artists...
SPQR, doc, and indigo child now confirmed artists...
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 20:50:25 GMT 1, Grafter now confirmed
Grafter now confirmed
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 21:21:08 GMT 1, Martin Whatson now in aswell =]
Martin Whatson now in aswell =]
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 21:31:15 GMT 1, Ben Lawson now on this too...
im really pleased with the response so far!
Ben Lawson now on this too...
im really pleased with the response so far!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Martin Whatson on Jun 25, 2008 21:49:32 GMT 1, Good one ruso.
Hope this goes well. But be preparred for ALOT of work. 
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The Pen and Paper Project, by sm on Jun 25, 2008 21:55:58 GMT 1, all the best mate, it's a very noble cause. be sure to keep us updated as to when the zine will be available. I for one will definitely be subscribing.
all the best mate, it's a very noble cause. be sure to keep us updated as to when the zine will be available. I for one will definitely be subscribing.
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 25, 2008 22:42:46 GMT 1, thanks guys!
snik. (visual dirt) now in aswell...
thanks guys!
snik. (visual dirt) now in aswell...
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 26, 2008 13:46:17 GMT 1, Tek 13 and the rest of one trip pony crew involved aswell!
Tek 13 and the rest of one trip pony crew involved aswell!
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 27, 2008 0:37:23 GMT 1, r1 is on this too =]
r1 is on this too =]
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 27, 2008 14:28:05 GMT 1, Cyclops, GVD and Gaia also workin on this 
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The Pen and Paper Project, by dmandpenfold on Jun 27, 2008 14:38:23 GMT 1, i'd certainly be impressed if you managed to get banksy on it, sale of an original sketch would put a huge boost in your charity coffers
i'd certainly be impressed if you managed to get banksy on it, sale of an original sketch would put a huge boost in your charity coffers
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 27, 2008 14:41:16 GMT 1, haha i'd be impressed aswell, anyone got his email 
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The Pen and Paper Project, by Ruso on Jun 27, 2008 15:20:42 GMT 1, jeepers on this too
jeepers on this too
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