STARVING ARTIST IN URGENT NEED OF FUNDING FOR MOVING EXPENSES AND STARTING NEW!
$2,000 minimum needed by October 27th, 2024 (little more wouldn’t hurt)
My name is Dara DeBast, I am 51 years old. I am also a multi-media “starving artist”, I just haven’t found my niche for success in this world just yet and if anyone out there has some advice? Greatly appreciated! Currently I am residing in the Indianapolis area for 2+years and have decided to move back to Spokane WA which is where I am originally from. There my presence in the tight-knit Art Community, my work is valued. I was living on my own in Indy but my debt/income ratio was so high and unable to put anything into savings that I could no longer afford to live on my own. This financial difficulty, forced me to move in with my 71 year old mother (bless her heart) and she accommodates me to the best of her ability. My decision to move back to Spokane is largely based on the fact that I miss the mountains, my friends and the Art Community of Spokane. I NEED a sense of belonging and I’ve struggled to find that here in Indianapolis with no success. The only problem in moving back to Spokane is money. I have about $8 in my savings account….sad. It will take me YEARS to save up enough money for moving expenses and starting new. CAN YOU JOIN ME IN THIS JOURNEY?
For starters, my mother has decided to help me finance a “new” used 2021 Ford Transit Van and I will be able to put all my belongings in with my cat Snickers riding in the passenger seat. Why the big push? The weather….traveling through the Rocky Mountains and the mountains pass that separates Montana from Idaho is treacherous if there is ice and snow which is why I want to leave before that happens.
CHAMPIONS like you can help me get through 1,937.9 miles of road and roughly 5 days of travel time. $2,000 perhaps a little more is needed to pay for the fluctuating price of gas, food and fluctuating lodging costs. I could easily spend $125-$250 a night (Hotels that allow pets are more) The remaining money that I need will go towards new vehicle registration, license plates, taxes, insurance and a new driver’s license in the State of Washington. If there’s any money left over from that it will be applied to first month’s rent. YES, I HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE WHEN I ARRIVE!
Contributing $25 pays for a meal, $50 puts a tank of gas in my vehicle, $100 gives me and my cat Snickers a place to stay for the night. Anything helps and is greatly appreciated! I have tangible REWARDS available for those who are willing/ able to contribute $50-$100 + to my call for help. A small portion of the funds generated will be used for shipping and handling costs of the REWARDS , and the rest will be kept in my PayPal and Stripe account up until I leave. I will leave my fundraiser open for 30 days after launch. I hope to get all that I need to start a new life! ***ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE SECURED BY STRIPE AND PAYPAL***
YOU will be my hero! YOUR generosity will show me that you care about me, my struggles and my Artwork. YOUR engagement in my fundraiser will say to me “Hey, I can relate to your story because I have been there!” And “WOW! I really LOVE your Artwork!” YOU will help me build confidence, knowing I am doing the right thing! YOU will ultimately alleviate any financial stress that I may experience in this process because I’m not going to run out of gas and no means to fill-up or have nowhere to sleep for the night. YOU will be my champion!
In exchange for your contributions you will receive daily updates of my traveling as I will post pictures regularly and share on social media, mostly FB and Instagram, but I will make an effort to sign up with Twitter too! You will also receive daily updates of my story in the events leading up to my move and the subsequent updates of a successful move when I arrive in Spokane as well. Give any amount you wish and I will make sure YOU are recognized in supporting my venture regardless of the dollar amount (unless you’d rather remain anonymous) However, the more you are able to support, the greater the shout out and greater the REWARD! Thank you so much for reading my story, SHARING IS CARING and your generosity is not lost on me!
Sincerely,
Dara DeBast
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Your contribution of $60 puts a full tank of gas in my vehicle
“Embrace What You Love” my design (watermark removed) silk screened white on black poly tote 13x20x8 inches with double handle and bottom, hand wash via VistaPrint. Use as a grocery tote or handbag and show off to the world that YOU, yes YOU got a limited edition tote of Ms. DeBast’s Artwork for supporting her cause! Shipment of all rewards will occur no later than November 4th, 2024 after I arrive in Spokane WA. Reward wI’ll be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Please indicate a name and where you want your item shipped to.
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8.5 x 11 Digital Art/Butterfly with Inspirational Quotes (watermark removed) created by Artist Dara DeBast. Printed on Premium Epson satin photo paper, set in a protective sleeve and backing board. Hang in the office or home, gift to a friend or loved one. Reward will be shipped no later than November 4th after I have returned to Spokane. Reward will be shipped via USPS Priority mail. Please indicate a name and shipping address.
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LaRue Fox 8.5x11 reproduction of Dara DeBast’s artwork 2024 on premium matte 12 pt , set in a protective sleeve with a backing board. Item will be shipped no later than November 4th after I have returned to Spokane, WA. Reward shipped via USPS Priority mail. Please indicate a name and shipping address
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Cosmic Cat 8.5 x 11 reproduction of Dara deBast’s artwork 2023 on premium matte 12pt paper. Set in a protective sleeve with backing board. Item will be shipped no later than November 4th via USPS Priority after I’ve returned to Spokane, WA. Please indicate name and shipping address.
“Mish, the Potato-Man-Fish Had Just One Wish” part of her ongoing Exquisite Corpse series of drawings THIS IS AN ORIGINAL archival ink drawing 9x12 on handmade rag paper, beautifully matted (white) and framed (black) , glass 11x14 by Artist Dara DeBast, signed and dated with her unique signature, back of drawing (not visible) complete description of image, title, date, etc. Will be be shipped via USPS Priority no later than October 18th 2024. Please indicate a name and shipping address.
“Little Girl’s Dream” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address.
“Hand in Disguise” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Mod-Bod Guy Walking His Dog” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Kalico Cat” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Dancing Paintbrush #2” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Happy Camper” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“The BigFoot Takes the Red Carpet” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“The BigFoot Takes the Red Carpet” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Throwing Punches” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
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Your contribution of $60 puts a full tank of gas in my vehicle
“Embrace What You Love” my design (watermark removed) silk screened white on black poly tote 13x20x8 inches with double handle and bottom, hand wash via VistaPrint. Use as a grocery tote or handbag and show off to the world that YOU, yes YOU got a limited edition tote of Ms. DeBast’s Artwork for supporting her cause! Shipment of all rewards will occur no later than November 4th, 2024 after I arrive in Spokane WA. Reward wI’ll be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Please indicate a name and where you want your item shipped to.
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- 25 remaining
8.5 x 11 Digital Art/Butterfly with Inspirational Quotes (watermark removed) created by Artist Dara DeBast. Printed on Premium Epson satin photo paper, set in a protective sleeve and backing board. Hang in the office or home, gift to a friend or loved one. Reward will be shipped no later than November 4th after I have returned to Spokane. Reward will be shipped via USPS Priority mail. Please indicate a name and shipping address.
- 0 ordered
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LaRue Fox 8.5x11 reproduction of Dara DeBast’s artwork 2024 on premium matte 12 pt , set in a protective sleeve with a backing board. Item will be shipped no later than November 4th after I have returned to Spokane, WA. Reward shipped via USPS Priority mail. Please indicate a name and shipping address
- 0 ordered
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Cosmic Cat 8.5 x 11 reproduction of Dara deBast’s artwork 2023 on premium matte 12pt paper. Set in a protective sleeve with backing board. Item will be shipped no later than November 4th via USPS Priority after I’ve returned to Spokane, WA. Please indicate name and shipping address.
“Mish, the Potato-Man-Fish Had Just One Wish” part of her ongoing Exquisite Corpse series of drawings THIS IS AN ORIGINAL archival ink drawing 9x12 on handmade rag paper, beautifully matted (white) and framed (black) , glass 11x14 by Artist Dara DeBast, signed and dated with her unique signature, back of drawing (not visible) complete description of image, title, date, etc. Will be be shipped via USPS Priority no later than October 18th 2024. Please indicate a name and shipping address.
“Little Girl’s Dream” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address.
“Hand in Disguise” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Mod-Bod Guy Walking His Dog” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Kalico Cat” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Dancing Paintbrush #2” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Happy Camper” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“The BigFoot Takes the Red Carpet” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“The BigFoot Takes the Red Carpet” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
“Throwing Punches” archival ink on handmade rag paper, part of the ongoing Exquisite Corpse Series by Artist Dara DeBast. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 9x12 beautifully matted (white) in black (frame) glass 11x14 with her unique signature, the back detailed description of title, media and date. Will be shipped no later than October 18th via USPS Priority. Please indicate a name and shipping address
