Wheels on Fire!
almost 7 years ago
– Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 08:38:39 PM
Thanks to you the wheels of production are now truly turning at Ozone Productions on our Kickstarter calendar project...
We're pleased to announce that Backer Surveys will be heading your way in just a few short days, enabling you to provide us with all the relevant shipping information we need to fulfill your pledge, and allow you to add-on further items to your bundle – we've recently updated our BackerKit store with some exciting items to pique your pinup interest too! If you want to get ahead of the pack, check it out via the 'Pre-order' link on the main page.
This past week we've been busy proofing the calendar months, while finalizing artwork for postcards, pins, buttons, stickers and temporary tattoos. We will of course keep you updated as to when we hit the big red print button on the calendar... and that day is rapidly approaching.
'Til next time soon...
Mark Berry
Collaborator
Joel Beren
President, Ozone Productions, Ltd.
Thanks A Million!
almost 7 years ago
– Fri, Jun 09, 2017 at 11:39:17 PM
Hi everyone,
A heartfelt thank you to all of those that have pledged and made this Kickstarter such a wonderful success!
Every year I put in a lot of time and effort into my calendar, putting together new art and reworking older paintings. When you’ve had a long career like mine there’s a big catalogue, but not everything is calendar-ready. I enjoy pairing each month with a complimentary theme — sometimes I go many decades back.
I will always be fascinated by the mating game and I’ve always loved the comedy of sex and romance. My women are knowing participants playing that game — a wink, a nod and sometimes a defiant tongue out — they are my goddesses and I am always grateful they collaborated with me. And Bettie, she will always be the Queen, I can’t imagine a year without her.
Calendars are such a traditional vehicle for my genre of art and around the holidays I adore sending them out. But in the last five or so years, it’s been difficult to distribute calendars due to an evaporating market — this year we were even going to stop making them at all. So, we decided to give Kickstarter a try!
You've not only proven that pinup art is still with us, you've shown us that it's thriving! Your support has been overwhelming and I've had such fun interacting with you on social media, reading your comments and hearing your stories...
So... maybe we'll try this again next year!?
Love,
Olivia
PS: Our Backerkit is now running for extra add-ons. Just follow the 'Pre-Order' link at the top of our Kickstarter page.
PPS: A big thank you to Mark Berry who helped us through this... and smooches to hubby Joel, oh never mind, I’ll just turn around and XOX him...
Stick It and Love It!
almost 7 years ago
– Wed, Jun 07, 2017 at 05:14:47 PM
Swoon! We didn't really think it could happen, but connoisseurs of pinups have spoken – the wall calendar is here to stay, and long may we serve your wonderfully tasteful expectations!
For in recent hours – with a flurry of generous pledges – you have pushed us over the $50,000 stretch goal. Everyone at Ozone Productions is genuinely humbled at your appreciation for our little project and we really can't thank you enough, but this is how we'd like to try...
For all $20 Calendar pledges and above, another world premiere edition to your set! We've had a number of requests for stickers over the last few weeks, and the idea has simply been too too tasty to resist. We're adding two shiny 3" x 4" treats to your brimming bundle – featuring Bettie Page in ‘Paradis’ and Tiah Eckhardt as ‘Franky’s Bride’. Olivia has never made her own stickers before, so you're first-ever recipients of this brand new venture. We hope you love 'em as much as we do.
For all $150 pledges and above – you now receive an additional signed 8” x 10” giclée of Olivia’s elegant ‘Curtain Call’. Comes hand torn, on 100% rag paper and studio embossed. Perfect for boudoire décor!
Lastly, two new add-ons are now available, the aforementioned 'Paradis' and 'Franky's Bride' – but this time, their 8" x 10" giclée counterparts. They'll arrive hand-signed of course, with all that high-quality production value goodness you can always rely upon. Increase your pledge by $30 for each print you want. No extra postage.
See you over the finishing line!
Mark Berry
Collaborator
Joel Beren
President, Ozone Productions, Ltd.
Out of the Archives
almost 7 years ago
– Sun, Jun 04, 2017 at 09:49:53 AM
Olivia has delved into the archives and unearthed two sumptuous bundles of collectible calendars for you to add-on to your package. All of these are in limited quantities, many have not seen the light of day for years, and some are very rare – so act fast pinup lovers!
Increase your pledge by $35 and receive FOUR Bettie Page calendars from 2005, 2006, 2014, and 2015.
Increase your pledge by $50 and receive SIX Art of Olivia calendars from 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2015.
And for the completists, increase your pledge by $75 and get ALL TEN vintage calendars.
When we send the backer survey after the campaign's conclusion, you will be able to confirm that you added funds for the additional items. For further info on add-ons check out the FAQs.
Mark Berry
Collaborator
Joel Beren
President, Ozone Productions, Ltd.
Roll Up! Roll Up!
almost 7 years ago
– Sun, Jun 04, 2017 at 03:12:42 AM
Roll up! Roll up! Such a sight to see — the contorting tattooed beauty of Masuimi Max, the lady with a secret stinger..
Here folks is not simply an opportunity to own an exquisitely crafted original Olivia study of a startling, dramatically-lit pose by a world-class model and performer. No — here is the chance to take part in history — to be involved the evolution of an artists' magnum opus. This variation of 'Scorpion' you see before you, is representative of a 15-year exploration of an idea that sprang forth from Masuimi photo sessions in the early 2000s, publication in 'American Geisha' (2003), and numerous sketches and studies in the intervening years. They have all been leading to a final 'Scorpion' piece, one that Olivia hopes will be a central part of an upcoming galley show. Right now though, this 'baby' scorpion – this one can be YOURS!
Mark Berry
Collaborator
Joel Beren
President, Ozone Productions, Ltd.
