Monday, February 8, 2016

It's Easy to Become a Patron of My Art

Waters of Birth, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1.5 inches,
copyright 2016 Mary Rae Rush
It's easy to be a patron of my art. You sponsor my work with a monthly amount that you set and receive rewards. You can begin with as little as $1. That's right, $1 gets you the title, Art Patron. Of course, I will accept larger amounts too. :-) Begin Now.

Now that I have set non-negotiable studio hours, I need to allow myself to be supported to create art.

About Me


I love painting.  I have a driving force within me that strongly urges me to paint, it won't let go of me... lol. I have to paint! This is why I have recently committed to non-negotiable studio time in which to paint.


While I'm busy painting, I also need to be busy bringing home the bacon, well, maybe bringing home the lettuce as I have gone vegetarian. That's where you come in. I could really use your support in helping me live the artist's dream of creating everyday. Although, this is something I am doing now and have to do anyway, it sure would be easier if I could pay the bills, fill up my gas tank, and eat while I'm creating, not to mention have money to simply enjoy myself doing whatever I want to do just for fun with friends, family, and other members of my community. And, I seriously need to move into a larger living space with a studio. Right now I'm living in a one room studio apartment, which is stretching at its seams as I create more paintings.

My Current Creative Urge


The urge inside is to create large abstract paintings. I can paint 3-4 of these each month, as each one takes 1-2 weeks to create.


I also paint landscapes from my own photographs and en plein air. My media of choice is acrylic. I create digital works as well, which I enjoy.

What I Want and My Offer

Sooooo.... what I'm thinking... wouldn't it be lovely if I could find folks–patrons and collectors–who would just Love to help me keep on creating and living the artist's dream? A monthly recurring money stream is what I'm talking about here.


What I will offer is a combination of in-process photos of my painting process, videos of my process, the photos of completed paintings, and I will paint original paintings for you at a discount for pre-buying. All of this will be offered at different Reward levels. Of course, you can donate anything you like, you don't have to follow my reward system if that doesn't work for you.

Go to my Patreon page and get started being a fine Patron of my art.

How Patreon Helps You to Help Me


Patreon is like an ongoing Kickstarter. Instead of supporting one product, you sponsor me, and my work, with a monthly amount that you set yourself, or take advantage of my Rewards I have created with you in mind.


The rewards start as low as 1$ per month - and the rewards are ongoing, too! You get to see artwork sooner than anyone else, in-process photos and videos before I share them anywhere else, greeting cards, discounts on originals, prints, and commissions. I will create a video of any painting you commission or pay for as a Reward that will be for your eyes only. No one else will see this video of my process unless you show it to them. Go to my Patreon Page to see the rewards to and pick yours!


You can cancel, downgrade, or upgrade your support at any time. All charges to your account are made on the 1st of each month. If you're still unsure how the financial aspect works, here's the link to
Patreon's FAQ.

Go to my Patreon page and get started being a fine Patron of my art.



In-process photo of my painting, In a Galaxy Far Far Away, 36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, copyright 2016 Mary Rae Rush.




In-process photo of my painting, Guarded Secrets, 36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, copyright 2016 Mary Rae Rush.

Go to my Patreon page and get started being a fine Patron of my art.

4 Reasons to Become a Patron of My Art

1. Share in my success as an artist

You can totally take part of the credit for my success as an artist by becoming a patron of my art. Art Patron is a title of distinction. This shows that you are someone in the know, someone who appreciates art and culture. This shows that you are a well-rounded individual, one that cares about the finer aspects in life, the subtleties, and the higher pursuits.

2. Feel Good

Feel good that you helped advance me closer to my artistic goals and visions.

3. Be Part of My Inner Art Circle

Join my inner circle to:


       a. Be the first to know what I’m working on.


       b. Access insider information and behind-the-scenes activity.


       c. Get first access to in-process videos.


       d. Have first buyer rights to my new work.

4. The Pleasure Principle

Derive pleasure from pursuing your appreciation of the arts in a deeper and more meaningful way than merely looking at art in a gallery or museum. Your patronage art donation is supplying the art world with my own unique vision and expression through the art that I create. Share in the excitement that you are helping to bring this unique expression out into the world. Take pride in supporting the arts that you appreciate so much.

Go to my Patreon page and get started being a fine Patron of my art.



In-process photo of my painting, In a Galaxy Far Far Away, 36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, copyright 2016 Mary Rae Rush.

I also love sharing and writing about my art on my blog.




Until Next Week

• Create art
• Appreciate art
• Buy art

Mary Gravelle (Mary Rae Rush)


About the author: Mary Rae Rush (Mary Gravelle) is an artist and writer who resides in Sedona, Arizona with her beloved assistant, Sir Kitty. Her art can be seen on her website.


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Go to my Patreon page and get started being a fine Patron of my art.

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