Oil Paintings of New York's Burlesque

A project in by Lacey Lewis
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Help artist Lacey Lewis hire NYC's best performers as models during her residency this summer!
Backers: 55
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $3,732 of $3,500
Dates: Apr 25th -> May 24th (30 days)
Project By: Lacey Lewis
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Latest News

Stretch Goal Performer Announced: Perle Noire!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm excited about this project and the possibility to push myself further!! With the stretch goal, I've decided to add another *amazing* burlesque artist. She was voted the #2 burlesque performer of 2014 by 21st Century Burlesque, in fact!  Perle... (Read More)

Stretch Goal!! $5000

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I've reached funding early, and I am grateful and incredibly relieved that I will have funding to pay my models! In my initial goal of $3500, I didn't budget for any extras, as my focus was to make painting these performers feasible. Some additional... (Read More)

Fourth Model Revealed: Miss Dirty Martini!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys, I can't believe this is finally going to happen! I've been a fan of this woman for years. She is an iconic figure (literally and figuratively) in the world of burlesque and beyond.  During a visit to NY in 2012 I had the guts to write her... (Read More)

Goal Reached!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so happy that as of yesterday, this project has reached it's goal and will be fully funded!!! I leave for NYC in less than 2 weeks, and I can't wait to start working! Thank you so very much to everyone who has taken the time to check out what I... (Read More)

Third Model Revealed: Amber Ray!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign is less than $500 away from being funded, and I am very excited to announce the next model involved with my project! I'm looking forward to painting this amazing performer not only because of her incredible stage personality and... (Read More)

New Reward Level - Drawing Inspiration

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Images are not to scale. All drawings are approximately 14" x 19" to 20" x 24"  I've added a new $150 reward level to the campaign! Choose one of my favorite charcoal drawings to have as your own and receive it along with a letter of thanks from... (Read More)

Second Model Revealed: Delysia LaChatte!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, in just a week we have reached 73% of my goal, and there's less than $1000 left until the campaign will be officially funded!! I am so overwhelmed by the outpouring of support! So many people that I run into are as excited as I am about the... (Read More)

50% Benchmark Reached!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU GUYS!!!!! The Kickstarter Campaign is now 50% funded. I am *SO TOUCHED AND HONORED* by all the encouragement, shares, and generosity of my friends, family and artist community! Thanks everyone so very much for believing in me and what I do!!!In... (Read More)

First Model Revealed: Peekaboo Pointe!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, please let me say how touched I am by the outpouring of support I have received already in response to this project! The pledges, Facebook shares, and words of encouragement mean so very much to me. Thank you all most sincerely!! Now, I... (Read More)

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