There has been an amendment to the TenTimesTen Project!!!

I know I said that all TenTimesTen paintings are priced at $100, but I'm finding that even though in comparison to my other work, it's a relatively discounted price, it's still more than the majority of people that would be most likely to buy this work are willing to shell out. I've promoted this work to a lot of people, mainly friends, family, and people in the church community (figuring they donate money anyway, so they might as well get a painting out of it). These are not art collectors and so therefore the price of $100 for a small painting may seem a little daunting and inaccessible. So I've cut the price in half. Now all TenTimesTen paintings are priced at a minimum donation of $50. You can certainly give more to the project if you would like. Donations above and beyond $50 are graciously accepted, but not expected.

So that's the amendment. I want people to feel like they can own these paintings while still feeling like a part of something bigger than ourselves. In the interest of getting more paintings into more people's homes, and more money into the hands of the people and organizations that so greatly need it, the price had to come down.

It was brought to my attention that people may be more inclined to give directly to the charity rather than through me in order to receive a tax deduction. This can certainly be arranged. Below are a few links to organizations that I support where donations can be made online. If you make a donation of $50 or more, it's as good as buying a painting from me. Money given directly to me will most likely be used to directly fill a need wherever I see fit. This includes helping to send people on mission trips where they will serve the community there, helping to meet the needs of those who are struggling financially right here in Detroit, and whatever else comes up in people's lives where they find themselves stuck and in need of a little help. I don't exaclty know what that would look like right now, but the beauty is in finding out.

Below are links to a few charities that you can donate to directly if you chose:

THAW - (The Heat And Warmth program) A government program that provides funds agencies in the area that assist people in paying their utility bills. You'd be surprised how many people either have or are on the verge of having their utilities shut off, and can't afford to pay their bills. This is a need that is very real and right in our backyard.

Invisible Children - read previous posts, or learn more on their site.

The Simple Way - A community center in Philidaelphia that is commited to "living simply so that others can simply live". They are an organization that reaches out to their community and helps to meet the needs of the people around them. Their community center along with many of the surrounding family's homes caught on fire and burned to the ground, leaving The Simple Way and many families with nothing. They are in need of donations to rebuild the community center as well as getting the families affected by the fire back on their feet.

So that's the new format of the TenTimesTen project. Feel free to leave a comment below with any questions or suggestions. And I am still constantly updating my site with new TenTimesTen paintings so refer to that if you want to see the paintings.