Michael Shapcott

April23rd

176 Comments

PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY!!!

Posted in: Drawing/Painting/WIP, Video

DRAWING A DRAWING 365

 
When I started Drawing a Drawing 365 (www.DrawingADrawing.com) I had no idea how fans would react to my lofty ambition to take on 365 daily portraits, dozens of drawing & painting commissions, and a full-length tutorial all in the span of 1 short year! Well…

25 days and 365 backers later,
we’ve hit the $50K mark…
and we still have 5 days to go!

This has been an absolute dream. There are no words to express my gratitude for all of the support I have received so far. I have a lot of work ahead of me and I can honestly say that I’ve never been so excited to create art in my life! I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow throughout this exciting process, and share my journey and the beautiful things that are sure to come out of it with those who are interested.

1 PORTRAIT EVERY DAY FOR 1 YEAR.

 
For those just joining… I am drawing 1 portrait every day for 1 year to help fund a full-length drawing/painting tutorial via Kickstarter*. Those who support the project have the opportunity to be one of the “days” in the 365 days and have their own unique and meaningful personal portrait drawn.

In appreciation of all of the love & support I’ve received from this project…

I’m giving away THREE free portrait days!

 
To give you a glimpse of what 365-pledgers (and portrait WINNERS) have to look forward to, I’ve created an example of what one of these sketches will look like along with a time-lapse video of the making-of.

Cora by Michael Shapcott
^ An example of a 365-sketch (Cora, 8×10, Gesso/Graphite on Illustration Board)

Cora by Michael Shapcott (detail)
(detail)


Watch it on YouTube: http://youtu.be/flgSn2lb_8U
Watch it on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/40547161

WANT A CHANCE TO JOIN IN THE FUN?

TO ENTER:

  • Share this post on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, your blog… anywhere!
  • Leave a comment below.

RULES:

  • Deadline to enter is Wednesday, April 25th at 5pm EST.
  • Anyone worldwide may enter!
  • Three winners will be chosen at random and announced sometime Wednesday evening on this post.
  • The 365-day portrait project starts June 6, 2012 and ends June 6, 2013.
  • Portrait days will be chosen for each of the winners.

Thank you and good luck!!

 
*Kickstarter is a platform for artists to showcase and raise funds for their creative projects. It allows fans the opportunity to help bring the ideas they choose to life. The best part is that in return for a pledge, backers get cool rewards… in my Drawing a Drawing 365 project this includes prints, DVDs, personal portraits, even an e-book sharing what I’ve learned to help fellow artists launch projects of their own. (www.DrawingADrawing.com)

——————– UPDATE ——————–

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

Thanks to everyone who entered! I truly appreciate all of the wonderful, beautiful comments. You guys are awesome and I wish I could create a special portrait for each one of you!
Unfortunately there can only be THREE winners and they are…

  • Congratulations Courtney! Your day is October 20, 2012.
  • Congratulations Laura! Your day is October 21, 2012.
  • Congratulations Lee! Your day is October 22, 2012.
(I've emailed each one of you with details.)

176 Comments

  • Comment by Ethan — April 23, 2012 @ 3:44 am

    I appreciate the opportunity you have created with the giveaway, it’s very generous.

  • Comment by Anne Lubina-Cruz — April 23, 2012 @ 3:44 am

    Shared on FB. :)

  • Comment by Leen Taelemans — April 23, 2012 @ 3:47 am

    Love to win the portrait, I really like them.

  • Comment by Jaime Jensen — April 23, 2012 @ 3:57 am

    your ambition and talent have been such an inspiration to me (and many others) thank you for sharing yourself with the world.

  • Comment by Juho Vepsäläinen — April 23, 2012 @ 4:03 am

    Best of luck! It’s going to be amazing 365 days.

  • Comment by Nadia — April 23, 2012 @ 4:07 am

    I hope to win the portrait, I will be so happy :) .
    You are really a talent and amazing person.
    Good luck

  • Comment by Carmen Vgt — April 23, 2012 @ 4:31 am

    Hey,your idea is great, and I believe this project will turn out great as well! :)

    I shared on tumblr.

  • Comment by Courtney N — April 23, 2012 @ 4:36 am

    Great project :) Good luck with it!

  • Comment by Janelle — April 23, 2012 @ 4:42 am

    Reblogged. :) Awesome!

  • Comment by Ellie — April 23, 2012 @ 4:56 am

    Posted on tumblr~ i really hope and pray that i’ll win c:

  • Comment by Anca Costache — April 23, 2012 @ 5:01 am

    Can’t wait to see all 365 portraits! Love your worls!

  • Comment by Dario — April 23, 2012 @ 5:14 am

    Great, Michael! Love the project! :) I shared it on Twitter, btw ;)

  • Comment by Laura — April 23, 2012 @ 5:15 am

    I am absolutely in love with everything you do. Shared, (-:

  • Comment by Carol — April 23, 2012 @ 6:53 am

    ! Ok, did it.

  • Comment by Kirrily — April 23, 2012 @ 7:20 am

    Your work is truly inspiring, can’t wait to see it all unfold!

  • Comment by tejae's art hearts — April 23, 2012 @ 7:25 am

    Congratulations Michael, and best wishes for your upcoming wedding. You two are super sweet together!

    tejae

  • Comment by Victoria — April 23, 2012 @ 7:28 am

    Shared! I love your artwork. :)

  • Comment by Kyley — April 23, 2012 @ 7:34 am

    Your work is INCREDIBLE!!! Shared!!!

  • Comment by martinleungwai — April 23, 2012 @ 7:50 am

    I admire your work and I am looking forward to your 365 day portrait journey. A great inspiration!!

  • Comment by Hardesty — April 23, 2012 @ 7:56 am

    Shared! Discovered you via Poets/Artists. Love it.

  • Comment by James — April 23, 2012 @ 8:11 am

    Done and done… (ever need a long distance apprentice, just let me know…)

  • Comment by Joshua — April 23, 2012 @ 8:23 am

    Such amazing work!

  • Comment by Susan Goodell — April 23, 2012 @ 8:30 am

    Michael, I posted on FB. Your kickstarter project looks like a huge success. I am getting a color larger painting, but I would love to win a daily drawing too. Thanks for offering a great giveaway.

  • Comment by NatashaMay — April 23, 2012 @ 8:37 am

    What a fab opportunity! :) I’ve shared on my FB. Thanks for the chance to win. I love your portraits! :) I couldn’t afford your portrait pledge so I hope I get to win it. :)

  • Comment by Sandra — April 23, 2012 @ 9:20 am

    woooow great work!!
    shared on my FB wall :)

  • Comment by Martin — April 23, 2012 @ 9:30 am

    Shared! My friend has one of your prints framed on her wall. Looks amazing!

  • Comment by Amy — April 23, 2012 @ 9:54 am

    I have shared your post on my facebook page and would love the opportunity to have a portrait drawn by you. Your work is incredible. I find your portraits mesmerising and am in awe of your bold use of colour on the human figure. You have a real gift.

  • Comment by Brandy Tieman — April 23, 2012 @ 9:58 am

    Done and done

  • Comment by Audrey — April 23, 2012 @ 10:01 am

    When thoughts and dreams come true… :)

  • Comment by Marianne Goodell — April 23, 2012 @ 10:19 am

    Michael is the bomb! I love his art and this project. I’m so excited I’m getting two portraits of my sons. I can hardly wait to see what he does.

  • Comment by Natalie Elizabeth — April 23, 2012 @ 10:29 am

    This is so awesome! I already shared your project on facebook to see if any of my friends have more money than me. On to share on twitter!!

  • Comment by Betty — April 23, 2012 @ 11:14 am

    shared it on my FB wall. i am going to do a blog post as well later on.

    btw is awesome that your kickstarted project got so much supporters!

  • Comment by Krista Laanemets — April 23, 2012 @ 11:16 am

    Wonderful idea !!!!
    I shared it on facebook tumblr, deviantART and twitter ;)

    Hope I’m the lucky one :D

  • Comment by Elizabeth — April 23, 2012 @ 11:25 am

    Very cool! Best of luck with the project! Shared on my tumblr at http://lovegood-and-boswell.tumblr.com/post/21648703429/kickass-portrait-giveaway-thing-that-im-entering-that.

  • Comment by Sophie — April 23, 2012 @ 11:26 am

    Ever since I browsed your gallery on deviantArt couple of years ago I fell in love with your art!
    You truly are one of my favorite and most inspiring artists, and I think your project if epic.
    Shared on my tumblr-

    Rock on! (:

  • Comment by Beth — April 23, 2012 @ 11:41 am

    So exciting! I love your work. Shared on twitter (via @betherann).

  • Comment by Heather Simon — April 23, 2012 @ 11:57 am

    Wonderful work, shared on FB and twitter

  • Comment by Monica — April 23, 2012 @ 11:59 am

    This project is so inspiring. I’m excited to follow along as you embark on this yearlong journey.
    I shared on tumblr.

  • Comment by Sarah — April 23, 2012 @ 12:03 pm

    Lovely work! Shared on twitter

  • Comment by Katie — April 23, 2012 @ 12:07 pm

    I shared on FB and Twitter! Thanks so much for this generous offer.

  • Comment by fern — April 23, 2012 @ 12:08 pm

    love the video.
    love your work.

  • Comment by P — April 23, 2012 @ 12:08 pm

    I will share this on facebook. Wonderful work!

  • Comment by Alice Urbino — April 23, 2012 @ 12:11 pm

    I am sharing you on my tumblr and facebook! I have always loved your art you are a huge inspiration to me and i can’t think of anything i would love more.

  • Comment by Li — April 23, 2012 @ 12:20 pm

    Looking forward to these beautiful portraits on my tumblr every day!

  • Comment by Hasan — April 23, 2012 @ 12:23 pm

    Love your work man. Keep it up.

  • Comment by Julie Ke — April 23, 2012 @ 12:29 pm

    Done and done. :)

  • Comment by JT-Jones — April 23, 2012 @ 12:48 pm

    Done and Done :)

  • Comment by Kory Charles — April 23, 2012 @ 12:51 pm

    Looking forward to seeing more of your work. You have inspired me to be a better artist. I look forward to learning from you. :)

  • Comment by Nate King — April 23, 2012 @ 12:53 pm

    YAY! Done

  • Comment by nodens — April 23, 2012 @ 1:59 pm

    Whoa. That’s very kind of you. I mean, even if the goal is reached, it still means time and work.

    Well, I’ll tweet it, for sure !

  • Comment by Kathie Vezzani — April 23, 2012 @ 2:44 pm

    This would so totally rock. So happy for you that this is going beyond what you imagined.

  • Comment by badge — April 23, 2012 @ 2:47 pm

    Good Luck with the project :)

  • Comment by Katie Billard — April 23, 2012 @ 2:53 pm

    This project is such a wonderful idea that doesn’t end after a couple pictures but a year’s worth!It’s so great to see so many great pictures come out of this and congrats on meeting your goal.This has been a great inspiration to me as an artist and I believe it has been to many others.

  • Comment by gg — April 23, 2012 @ 2:54 pm

    I’m so happy for you! This is a great opportunity to share and create your beautiful art!

  • Comment by Shelley Weber — April 23, 2012 @ 3:50 pm

    I have admired your work for some time now. I do graphite portraits myself, and have been wanting to delve into the realm of some sort of color media, or added color media, but haven’t found the inspiration of my own yet. It would be an honor to have my own portrait done by you! This is quite a project you have taken on!

  • Comment by Stella Björg — April 23, 2012 @ 3:54 pm

    Shared it :)

    Love your work :)

  • Comment by Betty — April 23, 2012 @ 3:59 pm

    also posted on my blog ( http://betty-art.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/23042012.html )

  • Comment by Melissa Yee — April 23, 2012 @ 4:08 pm

    This is very generous of you! Thank you for the opportunity! ♥

    I shared here:
    http://thedream-.tumblr.com/post/21662246487/portrait-giveaway

  • Comment by Lucerito Martinez — April 23, 2012 @ 4:21 pm

    I look forward to the wonderful portrait that are to come. :)

  • Comment by Christine — April 23, 2012 @ 4:24 pm

    shared on my tumblr : )

    Thank you so much for this opportunity, fingers crossed~

  • Comment by Jaclyn C. — April 23, 2012 @ 4:38 pm

    You’re work = AHMAZZZZZING! I can’t get over how good you are. Thanks for this opportunity, I shared on my fb.

  • Comment by Sapph — April 23, 2012 @ 4:42 pm

    Shared on Tumblr! Even if I don’t get a portrait I can’t wait to see all the gorgeous faces in the year to come :) Beautiful art!

  • Comment by Michele B. — April 23, 2012 @ 5:06 pm

    Shared! :)

  • Comment by Sara Ficek — April 23, 2012 @ 5:09 pm

    Love your work – one of your images is on my desktop at work. Ciao!

  • Comment by Diana — April 23, 2012 @ 5:11 pm

    Beautiful art!!!!! I’m your big fan, it would be a dream to have a portrait made by you!!!!! Keep inspiring people and artists around the world!!!!

  • Comment by Dylan — April 23, 2012 @ 5:11 pm

    Ok, facebook twitter google+ and my tumblr … I really really love your drawings keep up the great work :D :D

  • Comment by Kaspian — April 23, 2012 @ 5:14 pm

    Hi Mike, this is cool! :D I’m not sure if I’m allowed to participate because we sort of work together but I would like to have an original Shapcott!

  • Comment by Jelena — April 23, 2012 @ 5:17 pm

    I loved it and i shared it :) )

  • Comment by Carol Anne Ausband — April 23, 2012 @ 5:17 pm

    Really enjoy your work Michael. Looking forward to seeing what comes of this project!

  • Comment by Greg — April 23, 2012 @ 5:19 pm

    Thanks so much for giving us this opportunity! I’ve always admired your work. Congrats on your success!

  • Comment by Jodie lyons — April 23, 2012 @ 5:22 pm

    Love your work mate. Would be honoured to put something done by you in a frame on my wall. Or maybe even someone else’s! Fingers are crossed I get selected.

  • Comment by Renee Morales — April 23, 2012 @ 5:24 pm

    You must be one of my favourite artists! Your work is so beautiful and inspirational! I hope one day I grow to become an amaazing artist like you! Good luck with the projectt! – Renee Morales.

  • Comment by Ashley Ensign — April 23, 2012 @ 5:27 pm

    Not sure exactly which post counts for the giveaway. I posted through fb but here is another comment just in case! Thank you :)

  • Comment by Vivian — April 23, 2012 @ 5:28 pm

    Shared!

  • Comment by Jody Morrison — April 23, 2012 @ 5:37 pm

    I have shared and shared away!

  • Comment by Megan — April 23, 2012 @ 5:41 pm

    I have always admired your fierce take on the “traditional” portrait. What a generous project you have started here, and I look forward to seeing the wide range of results!

    I also hope you keep bumping Why? in your videos : )

    Best of luck with your work.

  • Comment by Aubrie — April 23, 2012 @ 5:44 pm

    Shared!! How exciting!

  • Comment by Laura Cagle — April 23, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

    Yay! Would love to win!

  • Comment by Jerene Dunn — April 23, 2012 @ 5:50 pm

    I love your art!

  • Comment by NarcissaGrey — April 23, 2012 @ 5:53 pm

    I would love to win! :) Congrats on this amazing project, even if I will not win, I can’t wait to see more from you!
    Keep rockin’!

  • Comment by Kaytee Trudeau — April 23, 2012 @ 6:05 pm

    Shared on the blog! Your art is amazing!

  • Comment by Jenna Wing — April 23, 2012 @ 6:44 pm

    Shared this post on my Twitter and on my Facebook! Good luck with your project, Michael!

  • Comment by sarah — April 23, 2012 @ 7:19 pm

    Amazed at your progress and have followed your work
    since way back when. Shared and I can’t wait for your kickstarter project to begin! :)

  • Comment by Kelly McKernan — April 23, 2012 @ 7:30 pm

    Facebook’d!

  • Comment by Mary Rebecca — April 23, 2012 @ 7:36 pm

    Awesome awesome awesome! I posted about your great giveaway on my Tumblr :D

  • Comment by Lia McCaffrey — April 23, 2012 @ 7:37 pm

    Shared! Love your work!

  • Comment by Edith Lebeau — April 23, 2012 @ 7:37 pm

    This is awesome!! I’m sharing right away on facebook!! <3

  • Comment by Pedro Ruiz — April 23, 2012 @ 7:44 pm

    Since I visited your blog have inspired me to become a better artist, I hope to learn a lot from you. Greetings from Guatemala.

  • Comment by thaisy j. marin — April 23, 2012 @ 8:02 pm

    Hey! :) I’m sharing via tumblr and fb. *fingers crossed* thank you for the opportunity!

  • Comment by Lindsey — April 23, 2012 @ 8:42 pm

    Your art is amazing!! and just a chance to win one would be exciting!! sharing on FB right now!! :)

  • Comment by Starr Stultz — April 23, 2012 @ 8:43 pm

    I posted about it on tumblr here http://kissmeanubis.tumblr.com/post/21683647310/portrait-giveaway-michael-shapcott

    I love so much that you’ve gotten so much amazing support. I love your work and it’s amazing to see you push yourself and have such an amazing response from your fans.

  • Comment by Kim H. — April 23, 2012 @ 8:49 pm

    I am soo happy to take part in this !! I am very excited for you and to see what amazing work will come from it !!

  • Comment by Tinneal — April 23, 2012 @ 9:00 pm

    Posted it on my facebook & tumblr.
    You have the most amazing art work.
    I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on all your accomplishments! You are an incredibly talented person.

  • Comment by ariel — April 23, 2012 @ 9:24 pm

    How absolutely exciting, great job! I wonder, if I get chosen, would you draw my friend’s portrait instead of mine? She’s the one who turned me on to your fantastic work, and no matter how much I’d love to be drawn by you, she’s much prettier and has been a fan for longer~<3

    Keep drawing, so many people (including me) are so inspired~

  • Comment by ariel — April 23, 2012 @ 9:26 pm

    Ah, I don’t mean to “enter” twice, but i’ve posted it on my facebook~

  • Comment by Sara — April 23, 2012 @ 9:45 pm

    Shared on my tumblr :)

    Your style is beautiful. Your lines have such motion and the way you use colors is amazing and brings a real depth to the portraits. Your work is very inspirational and a great kick in my art block :P

  • Comment by Vanessa — April 23, 2012 @ 9:46 pm

    I have watched you on DA for some time, love your work!

    Shared on FB :D

  • Comment by Rachael Sell — April 24, 2012 @ 12:47 am

    I’m really excited! If I wasn’t a poor college student about to graduate, I would have bought one. It’s awesome! Shared to twitter too!

  • Comment by Melissa VanDerLinden — April 24, 2012 @ 1:05 am

    Would love to win. I was referred to your work by an artist friend of mine who is incredible, and I’m just taken by your portraits. Amazing.

  • Comment by Sharon Wright — April 24, 2012 @ 1:51 am

    Fabulous project….I shall be glued to your site for the duration!

  • Comment by Tiberiu Marius — April 24, 2012 @ 4:11 am

    iiiiiiii all the best of luck to everyone and Michael, keep up the good work! Hope you get all the inspiration u need. Cheers!

  • Comment by Nicole — April 24, 2012 @ 4:30 am

    Shared. I love your art, it’s a great inspiration. Please never stop making it. :)

  • Comment by seth almighty — April 24, 2012 @ 6:32 am

    Your work is an inspiration.

  • Comment by Kylie fowler — April 24, 2012 @ 8:01 am

    Wow!! What an exciting and year long adventure. Good on you. I wish you luck, although I think you will have no problems completing this task. I look forward to witnessing your brilliance thought this project and am very excited to be able to see your work on a frequent basis. Best wishes, Kyles :D
    P.S
    Like most people, I find your work extremely inspirational. :)

  • Comment by Rachel — April 24, 2012 @ 8:40 am

    Lovely work!

  • Comment by Micki Cavanah — April 24, 2012 @ 9:24 am

    Absolutely beautiful work!

  • Comment by Taylor — April 24, 2012 @ 11:26 am

    Your work is very inspiring and I am excited to see the results of your great adventure!

  • Comment by Layalas — April 24, 2012 @ 2:19 pm

    I shared your kickstarter on my twitter a while ago. Best of luck with the whole thing! Your work is stellar~

  • Comment by Sarah Gill — April 24, 2012 @ 2:48 pm

    Shared the link on tumblr. I think this is an awesome project. Imagine it’s going to be hard work doing a portrait everyday. Hope it stays fun! Also, can’t wait to see what the tutorial looks like when it’s finished. :)

  • Comment by Heidi — April 24, 2012 @ 2:56 pm

    Best of luck on this amazing journey, Mike:)

  • Comment by Ruzica :) — April 24, 2012 @ 3:34 pm

    I am a painter too and your work inspires me. I do not like to work alone, but since I finished studying I am often alone, so I let your video play and work with you.:) With this project now I like mostly, the suspense works, I can not wait to see results after one year of painting. Good luck!

  • Comment by Miah — April 24, 2012 @ 4:13 pm

    Pretty sweet project.

  • Comment by Hope Peck — April 24, 2012 @ 4:22 pm

    I love your work, and I can’t wait to see the portraits. (Especially if it’s me!)

  • Comment by Zachary Urra — April 24, 2012 @ 4:41 pm

    If I had the money, I would’ve bought at least four of your prints already. You’re amazing keep it up!

  • Comment by Emily — April 24, 2012 @ 6:29 pm

    I love your style’s ethereal yet very real impression; sort of like every day magic. Thank you for participating in such a marvelous charity event!

  • Comment by LaRee — April 24, 2012 @ 6:37 pm

    Your work is so amazing and I’m inspired! I’m going to try a bit of a twist on my style influenced by yours tonight! I really wish I had to money to buy one of your prints!

  • Comment by Taylor — April 24, 2012 @ 7:27 pm

    Shared on my twitter and tumblr!

  • Comment by Joanna — April 24, 2012 @ 7:44 pm

    Shared on my facebook!

  • Comment by Luísa — April 24, 2012 @ 8:32 pm

    Awesome!

  • Comment by Erika — April 24, 2012 @ 8:53 pm

    Liked and tweeted! I’m so excited to see a year of portraits.

  • Comment by Davey P — April 24, 2012 @ 10:54 pm

    i am a very beautiful man and i need someone to capture that beauty in a self portrait

  • Comment by Reylon Loupbleu — April 25, 2012 @ 12:22 am

    I love your work!

  • Comment by Daniel J. Newman — April 25, 2012 @ 12:35 am

    oh I didn’t see this comment box before sorry. Hope this counts as an official entry.

  • Comment by Linda Teddy — April 25, 2012 @ 12:38 am

    Michael, I absolutly love your work. I wish you all the best with this project it is an awsome idea.

  • Comment by Roderik — April 25, 2012 @ 7:14 am

    Michael, I came here from your kickstarter project page and it seems like this is going to be one kick-ass project! Good luck!

  • Comment by Talya — April 25, 2012 @ 9:03 am

    Your an amazing artist

  • Comment by Flohmarktpenner — April 25, 2012 @ 9:48 am

    Quite an ambitious but very inspiring project. =)
    Hope that the whole process will give you a boost to a new and interesting direction in your work!

  • Comment by Geri — April 25, 2012 @ 9:55 am

    This would be a dream come true!!! Would love to win. I just tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/GeriMyHeartArt/status/195148639369302016 I can only imagine your excitement with all the support and even an upcoming wedding this year too! This is definitely YOUR time! ♥

  • Comment by thaisy j. marin — April 25, 2012 @ 11:28 am

    Shared on gplus too

  • Comment by Jamie — April 25, 2012 @ 11:48 am

    Amazing giveaway! I’m posting about it everywhere :)

  • Comment by Edgar Rodriguez — April 25, 2012 @ 12:32 pm

    This is some amazing work!I wish I had this kind of dedication and drive. Very admirable.

  • Comment by alex — April 25, 2012 @ 12:32 pm

    I wish I can be a part of this awesome project! :D

  • Comment by Brandy Ford — April 25, 2012 @ 12:34 pm

    This is so Awesome. As someone posted earlier, I just can’t wait to see your work!

  • Comment by Zoe Irvine — April 25, 2012 @ 12:34 pm

    LOVE love love your work :D

  • Comment by Dana Post — April 25, 2012 @ 12:34 pm

    Hi there! I’m very excited to see your idea come alive and i would love to be a part of it! I wish you the best of luck, and i can’t wait to learn from what you make : )

  • Comment by Nicole Gustafsson — April 25, 2012 @ 12:38 pm

    Awesome project! Very cool giveaway :)

  • Comment by R. Rosenkild — April 25, 2012 @ 12:43 pm

    What a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world! Am going to share on FB.

  • Comment by Robert Perez — April 25, 2012 @ 12:46 pm

    This is my comment. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

    My comment is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.

    My comment, without me, is useless. Without my comment, I am useless. I must write my comment true. I must write straighter than my enemy who is trying to out write me. I must comment before he comments. I will…

    My comment and myself know that what counts in this blog is not the words we write, the noise of our burst, or the attention we get. We know that it is the smiles that count. We will smile…

    My comment is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its words and its spelling. I will keep my comment clean and funny, even as I am clean and funny. We will become part of each other. We will…

    Before Mike, I swear this creed. My comment and myself are the most awesome-est thing ever. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my universe.

    So be it, until victory is mine and there is no enemy, but peace!

  • Comment by Alicia — April 25, 2012 @ 12:47 pm

    You’re amazing…I think that’s a winning compliment. Congrats on all of your success and keep painting!

  • Comment by Lara — April 25, 2012 @ 12:52 pm

    I have recently become a fan and mentioned your talent and your drive to many people over the last few weeks. I hope that you make your goal. In doing so you are inspirational and excellent. Your talent far exceeds your hand to canvas abilities. Please consider this my comment.
    Best wishes,

    Lara.

  • Comment by Kristen Watts — April 25, 2012 @ 12:55 pm

    Wow! Thank you for your generosity. What a great way to celebrate your success! I’ve shared this link on my facebook page here at http://www.facebook.com/artplaytoday

    I’m crossing my fingers!
    Kristen Watts
    P.S. Thanks for the shout-out to my blog in your newsletter a week or so ago, that was really cool of you!

  • Comment by Angel Lencio — April 25, 2012 @ 12:55 pm

    Your kid will be very proud of you someday. You’re one of my favorite artists EVER. Sincerely. Stay inspired. Always.

  • Comment by Braik Tiberiu — April 25, 2012 @ 12:57 pm

    Michael your work is amazing, you fully deserve the success you have with the kickstarer campaign , i wish you all the best and a full bucket of energy for the year ahead ! cheers !

  • Comment by Laura Hines — April 25, 2012 @ 1:03 pm

    I’ve loved your work for years — it’s really inspiring to see you undertake this HUGE project, and it’s especially amazing to see the outpouring of support from artists and non-artists alike. Keep up the terrific work!!!

  • Comment by Barbie Risley — April 25, 2012 @ 1:10 pm

    I have loved your work for some time now. I blog your art on my tumbler as much as possible. I fact, when I posted REVERIE, I got more notes on that than any other post! Such an awesome opportunity to own a piece from one of my favorite artists! <3

  • Comment by Katelyn Osborne — April 25, 2012 @ 1:12 pm

    You have really inspired my art and growth in thinking about my art process. I can’t say how many times I watch one of your videos and I captivated I am by watching you work. They inspire and motivate me each and every time. Thank you for continuing to share your art and your experience with making a piece.

  • Comment by Brittany Schwarck — April 25, 2012 @ 1:17 pm

    Thank you for all the wonderful and inspiring pieces you have provided us with. Your work’s subtly emotion gets me every time, and I feel blessed to be involved in this project that helps you produce more work. Thank you for being who you are!

  • Comment by kristina clark — April 25, 2012 @ 1:38 pm

    how very generous of you!! :)

  • Comment by Jess D — April 25, 2012 @ 1:49 pm

    So looking forward to seeing the portraits!

  • Comment by marla tomlinson — April 25, 2012 @ 1:50 pm

    you are such an inspiration, love watching your videos, as an artist, i hardly ever get to watch someone else create, keep up your awesomeness!!!!!

  • Comment by deb — April 25, 2012 @ 1:58 pm

    thanks for sharing your talent!

  • Comment by Jason Cox — April 25, 2012 @ 1:59 pm

    I’m a big fan of your artwork and your process. I love your videos. Nice music selections too. I’m amazed at the sucess of your kickstart program. I can’t wait to see the year unfold for you. Good Luck!

  • Comment by Nicole Marie — April 25, 2012 @ 2:01 pm

    You’re my biggest inspiration for continuing my art. I’d love to get into an art school and someday sell my paintings too.

  • Comment by Stephanie — April 25, 2012 @ 2:02 pm

    Love your work and your videos! Thanks for providing this awesome opportunity to your fans :)

  • Comment by Brenda — April 25, 2012 @ 2:03 pm

    You are an amazing talent. You are an inspiration to an old artist.

  • Comment by Le Black — April 25, 2012 @ 2:10 pm

    i just wanted to say, that i love your portraits very very much! )

  • Comment by Timothée — April 25, 2012 @ 2:16 pm

    Salut, j’aime vraiment beaucoup ton travail, beau boulot.

  • Comment by Rachel — April 25, 2012 @ 2:42 pm

    Your work is really inspiring to me!
    I would love to win a drawing :)

  • Comment by Mary Tuttle — April 25, 2012 @ 2:57 pm

    You have been a huge inspiration to me as an artist and especially as an illustrator. I’m currently in art school majoring in illustration and I always look to you for motivation and inspiration.
    I have already learned so much just by seeing your art, I just wanted to say thanks, and that one day I will save enough money to own an original piece by you!
    Thank you so much for your time.

  • Comment by Yassna — April 25, 2012 @ 3:25 pm

    Pick me :) ,that would be such a dream come true~~~

  • Comment by Rebecca Flanders — April 25, 2012 @ 3:46 pm

    as a portrait artist myself, I would be thrilled and honored to have you draw one of me! I admire your work.

  • Comment by amy nelson — April 25, 2012 @ 3:47 pm

    Love for my favorite artist! Way to go!

  • Comment by Sparrow Seas — April 25, 2012 @ 4:07 pm

    Michael Shapcott’s portraits are memorizing! Absolutely an amazing artist of our time.!

  • Comment by Sparrow Seas — April 25, 2012 @ 4:08 pm

    Michael Shapcott’s portraits are memorizing! Absolutely an amazing artist of our time.

  • Comment by Traci — April 25, 2012 @ 4:21 pm

    Yay!

  • Comment by Alissa Blinder — April 25, 2012 @ 5:25 pm

    Lovely..

  • Comment by Mona — April 25, 2012 @ 5:26 pm

    Desde el momento en que vi tu obra, me encantó, la compartí con mi hija, este año rendirá el examen de ingreso para Bellas Artes, es su pasión desde pequeña. Gracias por tu labor.

    ¡¡Felicidades por tu proyecto, Michael!!!, siempre paso por tu casa virtual, te agradezco enormemente que lo compartas al mundo.

  • Comment by Colleen — April 25, 2012 @ 5:54 pm

    I’m so pleased that your project was funded! I look forward to seeing your work on deviant art and on this blog. I’m so inspired by your portraits and I would love to be involved in this.

  • Comment by Rosanna — April 25, 2012 @ 6:44 pm

    In a frantic attempt to fill my sketch book I started googling ‘portrait artists’. After scrolling through page after page of ‘classic’ painting and drawing, I found you. Your work has turned a tedious project into something that I actually enjoy doing again. It hit me, head on, right between the shoulder blades. The grade that I’ll get doesn’t matter to me any more, because now I can remember why I started to study art in the first place.

  • Comment by Allison — April 25, 2012 @ 7:26 pm

    Love your work. You’re so talented! Thanks for the opportunity :)

  • Comment by Jamie Chestnut — April 25, 2012 @ 7:54 pm

    I really admire your artwork and I hope that I’m lucky enough to win a portrait!!!

  • Comment by Maria — June 4, 2012 @ 10:51 pm

    Ohh I’m such a fan of your work!
    Shared! :D Good luck to everyone! :)

  • Comment by Terra Sheridan — June 27, 2012 @ 1:06 pm

    Fun! Guess I entered to late to win one. But love to see your work anyways….;)Someday I’ll be able to afford your work…lol.

  • Comment by Emilie Rose — July 10, 2012 @ 3:59 pm

    hey, how can I participate?

  • Comment by Kayla — July 31, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

    shared on tumblr! your artwork is so awesome. keep up the good work. :)

  • Comment by What to draw — May 12, 2013 @ 10:44 pm

    Beautiful sketch. Thanks for sharing.

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