It's Finally Here!!!

Yes my friends, the time has finally come.  I am pleased to announce that the compilation book of  "The People Project" has finally been completed.  I will be sending out the personalized copies to the appropriate donors who have been patiently waiting for their copy of the book.  For those of you who would like a copy, the book is ready for immediate purchase through the CreateSpace eStore at:  https://www.createspace.com/4280412

The book will soon be available for purchase through the Amazon.com, Amazon Europe, and eBay and eBay's half.com in addition to the CreateSpace eStore.  I will provide the appropriate links soon as the listings for these distribution channels become available.

I'd like to, once again, thank everyone for their kindness.  Below is an excerpt of the Foreword which describes the format of the book:

"Within this book you will find written passages and captions amongst the various art pieces. The dated entries correspond to blog posts written on the same day each piece was completed during the course of the project. However, rather than republishing the posts verbatim, I edited and reinterpreted the blog posts to reflect more deeply what I felt during the course of the project.

            You will also find quotations and captions that correspond to specific pictures. Some were provided by the donors of their respective pictures, while others I created upon request. Others were added if the text was part of the picture and some simply because the text complemented the picture.

The blog posts are arranged chronologically and the pictures follow the same timeline as they are also ordered based on the date they were completed. The last artwork was intentionally placed independent of the chronology for personal reasons.

            As a result, this publication has evolved beyond its original form (a compilation of artwork), becoming the chronicle of a journey." (The People Project iii)

I hope you all enjoy and relish the completion of this final stage of "The People Project" as much as I have.  I could not have said it better than I did in this excerpt taken from one of the entries of our book:

"Words truly can’t convey what I’m thinking and feeling in this incredible moment. I have finally finished the last batch of paintings for The People Project, and while the journey is not yet complete, it’s as if I just finished climbing the first peak in a range of mountains. Before me, there are only higher peaks each one more dauntingly beautiful and humbling than the one before. But as I look back across the distance I have traversed, I see a wide open expanse, a horizon as far as the eye can see and all the beauty therein. While there is more to do, I can’t help but reflect on the privilege and the loveliness of my journey thus far. I look back on all the trials and tribulations, as well as all the support and love and encouragement I received throughout this phase of the project. I could continue on, talking about my feelings and gratitude, but it would only cheapen the depth of my sentiment. From here on, I begin working on the book—the embodiment of everything we have all worked on together up to this point. I will forever be grateful to all of you who made this project a reality and I hope that you will carry its legacy within yourselves as well." (The People Project 65)