For The Love of Art, Design, and Poetry Shared by Barbara Kendall Reed
We finally launched with Kickstarter on March 1st and have 30 days to meet our goal. Please go to our Kickstarter website and explore our colorful project and make it a reality.
Link: http://kck.st/15myUoB
Please join us with Color Bloggers for a shady bit of fun!
July 25, 2014
Book link http://blur.by/1njnV8i
15% discount through August 31, 2014. Put discount code in box at online checkout–SUMMERSAVINGS
March 25, 2014
LIFE IZ COLORFUL book available on Blurb at: http://blur.by/1njnV8i
Or just go to Blurb.com, book store and search Life iz Colorful in fine arts.
Available in both hardcover and e-book for iPad.
Enjoy!
Barbara
March 12, 2014
At last, the book is complete in hard cover. I am waiting
to receive the first copy. Once we can inspect it than we
will be creating the e-book version for ipad. It won’t be long
now so stay tuned. The hyperlink will be placed on this update
so you can purchase the book from blurb.com.
October 19, 2013
We should be finishing proofing by the end of October. It has been a long journey but I’m looking forward to reporting the availability of the book soon.
Like my page on Facebook, Life iz Colorful.
In the meantime put lots of colors in your life!
Blessings,
Barbara
August 3, 2013
Hey there. Would you believe I’m still editing the book. I have two readers other than myself; this is a lengthy process. However, with more prayer we should be ready for print by demand within the next thirty days. Will keep you posted on this journey.
Blessings,
June 4, 2013
We are moving right along with the book project. This has taken far longer than I thought but I want it right. We have done four layout edits so far and have several more in addition to final editing from outside parties.
I have a new appreciation for the process in creating a book from inception to completion.
Will continue to keep you posted!
Barbara
February 14, 2013
What it’s all about…!
We launched on Kickstarter March1, 2013.
Our goal is to raise $55,000.
Our pledge period is March 1-March 30th.
You cannot pledge prior to March 1st.
We will post the pledge link to our campaign on this website March 1st.
You can pledge between $5-$2500.
It’s a gift exchange at each level of financial pledging.
The specific gift categories will be listed on the Kickstarter website 3-1-2013.
It’s an all or nothing proposition. We must raise a minimum of $55,000 or we get nothing.
We will keep you updated and ask that you pledge this project and encourage your contacts to do the same.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
MAY 23,2013
We did not make our Kickstarter goal and therefore moved to plan B which we believe is the A plan for Life Iz Colorful book.
We are in the process of laying out the book for print by demand and pdf files. We should be complete with the lay-out and editing by the end of July. Upon completion we will upload the files to Blurb so that you can order the book on line. We will keep you posted.
The book Life Iz Colorful is a seven yer endeavor by artist Barbara Kendall Reed that captures reflections and moments in life through art and poetry.
The project is being launched through the marketing platform, Kickstarter, an international website to help approved creative projects raise the funding needed for their project(s).
The goal of this project is $55,000 in 30 days. The program is set up to be a gift exchange that encourages you to pledge.
The pledge period for Life Iz Colorful Book project is March 1-March 30.
Pledges range from $5-$2500.
The details of the pledge categories will be on the kickstarter website on March 1.
We are asking that you pledge on March 1st to propel this project. You cannot pledge prior to March 1st.
This fund raising project is all or nothing! If the minimum goal of $55,000 is not raised then no pledges will be charged/collected.
On March 1st we will send the pledge link to our contacts and post it on this website.
Progress reports will appear on this website and be sent to our contacts.
Barbara’s team is excited for her and we know you are as well, so let’s kick our gears in drive and help bring this project to fruition.
The next update will be on the project details. Please send this information to your email and Facebook contacts and encourage them to financially pledge this project.
Thank you for your support!
The Color Yellow
My 1st Grown Up Dress
My grandmother was a fashion diva who was on first name
basis with sales personnel. One day she came home with my first real grown up dress. I was eighteen years old and it was a sweltering, humid day in early summer.This amazing dress was bright, canary yellow, linen with a full skirt, and a matching 3” belt.In fact, what I remember so dearly about this dress was that I cinched the belt in so tight that I could hardly breathe. This was a Body Magic garment before it was invented; my waist was no more than 23” when I wore this belt.
In this dress I knew I was a brick house and couldn’t anyone tell me a thing. Now fully grown and a new member to the diva society, I would strut like a peacock in my special yellow dress. There is nothing
like a pure linen dress in the summer time.I’m not sure what was hotter, the weather or how I felt in my beautiful linen dress—sizzling and grown!
What are your thoughts and or memories about the color yellow?
Hello, I’m Barbara Kendall Reed, the creator of this website/blog and President of an art and design company called Visual Images Design Studio, LLC.
I decided to name this website the name of my pending book Life Iz Colorful. My experience, both in business and in my personal life, has been very colorful!
At Visual Images Design Studio, LLC we:
• Sell original works of art
• Provide interior decorating services
• Create multi-media art projects
• Author lyrics and songs
• Write reflective poetry
The company is always engaged in multiple projects that often times involve other creative individuals as well as the individual(s) who secure the above services. For that reason I have listed current projects and the status of these projects on the Home Page so you can follow their progress. For additional information on specific areas of service or projects please refer to the individual tabs.
A separate tab is designated for blogging only so join the fun.
Please subscribe to our website before you leave this page so we can keep in touch.
Barbara
July 25, 2014
Online book link: http://blur.by/1njnV8i
15% discount code at online checkout: SUMMERSAVINGS
Discount code good through August 31, 2014.
July 1, 2014
Life iz Colorful book link: http://blur.by/1njnV8i
Available in hardcover and ebook for ipad
March 25, 2014
Life iz Colorful book available on Blurb.com, bookstore,
Fine Arts, search Life iz Colorful.
March 12, 2014
Book complete and ready for purchase
in both hard cover and e-book for ipad
within the next 30 days. Stay tuned!
October 19, 2013
Proofing is almost complete. Once completed, we will be uploading online so you can purchase the hardback copy and or PDF file through Blurb. Watch for the notice!
February 5th, 2013.
Preparing for the second book launch and art party at the Mattress Factory Lofts, 300 MLK Jr. Dr. SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312.
February 8, 2013 7-9.pm. Street parking available. Come to call box and put 000 in box and someone will let you in the complex. Come to loft #126 for the event.
The Soul, by B. Kendall copyrighted 2010
Signing off,
Barbara
June 21, 2013
We are very immersed in the details of the book. We finally have everything in place to know that the kick-off will be March 1, 2013. We will be marketing and keeping you informed on what to expect and where we are on this journey. Exciting doesn’t begin to describe this process and our feelings about this book.
Stay posted!
Signing off,
Barbara
May 13, 2012
Good Morning! We’re waiting for the instruments to the song Life Iz Colorful. The song is part of the video for the book launch. Our vision and determination are big so stand by for updated information.
Signing off,
Barbara
April 12, 2012
Hey there,
We are getting ready to record the music for the book launch. Many details remain but we are still on schedule for the end of May. I remain excited about sharing my purpose with you.
Keep you posted.
Signing off!
April 7,2012
Friends,
We have made amazing progress towards our launch of the book. It looks like it will definitely be by the end of May. They say the “devil is in the details” but I’m claiming God’s presence in the details because that is what I’m doing.
It’s an exciting process and I know you will enjoy the final product. Will do a better job with keeping you informed.
Signing Off,
Barbara
A quick up date on the book. The book Life Iz Colorful is now complete as of January 1, 2011. We are officially copyrighted with our IBSN. The next phase is fund raising for publication.
This is getting exciting and yet surreal. It’s been four years in the making and the process has been amazing.
Signing off!
Barbara
October 6,2011
Good morning all. Making progress on the book. We will have the costs identified with the printing and marketing materials within the next two weeks. Can’t wait to share some of my reflective thoughts and visions captured in poetry and visual art.
Stay tuned!
Signing off Barbara
October 22,2011
Some of the marketing materials have arrived and they look amazing.
I can’t wait to share them with you. We are still identifying all of the costs related to marketing and selling this book. It won’t be a long as it has been.
Stay tuned!
Signing off Barbara
November 24, 2011
Hello everyone. We are running behind schedule on the book. It has turned out to be much more work than anticipated. With many prayers, it will be published both in print and e-book in 2012. Will continue to keep you posted.
Signing off,
Barbara
November 27, 2011
At last we have wrapped our arms around both the cost and the marketing of this book and are preparing our presentation to start the process of fundraising. Please keep us in your prayers.
Blessings,
January 13, 2012
We are getting closer to launching the book project. Kickstarter has accepted the project and we are working out the details needed to create success!
Will continue to keep you posted.
Signing off,
Barbara
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