Spectra - a picture book
by leslie allyn and dave surratt
Meet Spectra: a crafty, industrious, four-inch tall artist. The portraits she makes are composed from the seeds she collects, along with the creek mud that holds it all together. The results? Uncanny! But...something is missing! Simple seeds and monotone mud just don't capture the rich palette of the world around her (including her own shade-shifting skin). She explores various ways to make her portraits pop. When friends aren't able to lend a hand, Spectra is on her own, and soon finds herself caught in flooding rain that could ruin everything. But the unexpected journey that follows--and the bizarre new, not-quite-helpful creature she meets--just might offer a grand solution after all.
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Spectra Character Sketch
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Fundraiser Update: So far ..... $4090 received!
Thank You! We're in creation mode!
Thank You! We're in creation mode!
For years I've dreamed of turning my artwork into stories, in the form of books, and now it's happening! I am illustrating the story and co-authoring, with the help of Dave Surratt as wordsmith. It is a children's story, but not just for children. We share a common understanding of how childhood is a state from which we never quite escape -- a knowledge that comes in very handy when creating stories and pictures for people who happen to actually be children.
We are starting out with what we have, but can use all the help we can get. Our fundraising continues.
Our Goal of $4000 to cover start-up costs has been met! We are now in creation mode, albeit a bit more slowly than anticipated. Once the book is basically ready, we will move to Kickstarter for the publishing and distribution, which we estimate at $12,000. The schedule has shifted, due to the need for income-producing activities, but our mission remains the same.
This is a big deal, and we want to do it right. If this first book succeeds like we believe it will, there will be more! It's win-win!
We are offering Fun Rewards in appreciation for your participation! You can expect these to arrive close to the time of publishing. This website will be updated regularly, and all participants will get detailed updates directly in your inbox, including sneak peeks! You will also be added to the Leslie Allyn mailing list, so you will get updates and news for future events as well.
Here are the Ways to Participate and Fun Rewards!
$1-24 You just want to support the project! Thanks! You'll get email updates!
$25-49 You will receive a 5x7 signed giclee print of the cover artwork and email updates
$50-$99 You will receive a 5x7 signed giclee print of the cover art, a digital copy of the book, and email updates
$100-$249 You will receive a 5x7 giclee of the cover art, a signed copy of the book, plus email updates
$250-$499 You will receive an 8x10 giclee of the cover art, a signed copy of the book, plus email updates
$500-$999 You will receive an 11x14 signed giclee of the cover art, a digital copy, a signed book,
plus your name* in the Acknowledgements! (*if you prefer to remain anonymous, please let me know)
$1000 and up You will forever be my hero! Plus, you'll receive all of the above (*),
an additional signed book (two total), an original drawing of our choice,
and 2 special VIP invitations to the opening reception!
To help fund this project, click on the "Donate" button below.
If you prefer to send a check, that works too! Contact me for my mailing address.
Thank you for considering your support for Spectra!
This is a giant leap into fulfilling a lifelong goal. Thank you for the support and encouragement you've offered so far!
Visit the Spectra details page for more about us, updates, sneak peeks, and insights into the process.
Please share this web page with your friends! Thanks!
We are starting out with what we have, but can use all the help we can get. Our fundraising continues.
Our Goal of $4000 to cover start-up costs has been met! We are now in creation mode, albeit a bit more slowly than anticipated. Once the book is basically ready, we will move to Kickstarter for the publishing and distribution, which we estimate at $12,000. The schedule has shifted, due to the need for income-producing activities, but our mission remains the same.
This is a big deal, and we want to do it right. If this first book succeeds like we believe it will, there will be more! It's win-win!
We are offering Fun Rewards in appreciation for your participation! You can expect these to arrive close to the time of publishing. This website will be updated regularly, and all participants will get detailed updates directly in your inbox, including sneak peeks! You will also be added to the Leslie Allyn mailing list, so you will get updates and news for future events as well.
Here are the Ways to Participate and Fun Rewards!
$1-24 You just want to support the project! Thanks! You'll get email updates!
$25-49 You will receive a 5x7 signed giclee print of the cover artwork and email updates
$50-$99 You will receive a 5x7 signed giclee print of the cover art, a digital copy of the book, and email updates
$100-$249 You will receive a 5x7 giclee of the cover art, a signed copy of the book, plus email updates
$250-$499 You will receive an 8x10 giclee of the cover art, a signed copy of the book, plus email updates
$500-$999 You will receive an 11x14 signed giclee of the cover art, a digital copy, a signed book,
plus your name* in the Acknowledgements! (*if you prefer to remain anonymous, please let me know)
$1000 and up You will forever be my hero! Plus, you'll receive all of the above (*),
an additional signed book (two total), an original drawing of our choice,
and 2 special VIP invitations to the opening reception!
To help fund this project, click on the "Donate" button below.
If you prefer to send a check, that works too! Contact me for my mailing address.
Thank you for considering your support for Spectra!
This is a giant leap into fulfilling a lifelong goal. Thank you for the support and encouragement you've offered so far!
Visit the Spectra details page for more about us, updates, sneak peeks, and insights into the process.
Please share this web page with your friends! Thanks!
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