What’s next, you ask???

Hi there… So yep, I am continuing the 1000+ Avatar project by bringing it even further into RL…YAY!!!

Right now I am working on a mixed reality show that will take place in Los Angeles and Second Life opening May 5th. I started an indiegogo site to help support the project. If you could share the site with your friends, that would be wonderful!!! http://www.indiegogo.com/And-one-man-in-his-time-plays-many-parts?a=389801

Here are some images for the show…

Still have a couple copies available!

Self-Published by Kristine Schomaker, 2011.
Edited by Nickola Martynov
With contributions by Garrett Cobarr and Patrick Millard

Still autographed copies of the 1000 Avatar books available!! I have 6 copies of Volume 1 and 3 copies of Volume 2 available

You can reserve your signed copy  today by sending $65.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.)

Please include your mailing address.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

Vol 1 $65.95 USD plus shipping (still available)

Vol 2 $65.95 USD plus shipping

Vol 1 and Vol 2 as a set $124.90 USD plus shipping

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia

Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Check out previous posts for recent articles, a video and photos of the  book.

Have a wonderful day!!!!

THEY’RE HERE!!!!!

I’ll be getting these out in the mail over the next few days!!! YAY!!!!!!

(and YES, that is a sonic screwdriver pen!!)

I ordered a few extra’s if you still would like an autographed copy. Drop me an email: krisartlvr@verizon.net

1000 Avatars Fine Art Books on Blurb

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In Memory of Formatting Heliosense/Patrick Millard

It is  with a very heavy heart and much sadness to write of our dear friend Formatting Heliosense/Patrick Millard sudden passing over the weekend. Words cannot express how much we will miss him. We were very lucky to have Formatting in our lives for the time we did and I will cherish all of the memories. I wanted to share a part of the essay he wrote for the 2nd volume of the 1000 Avatars project.

Photography began with the portrait – a way to immortalize the self, to live beyond the inevitable, to sidestep death, to reappear again in the generations that follow.  The reasons were plentiful, but the fact of the matter has always been that an individual could leave behind a piece of themselves, of their personality, for those who later looked upon that image to find a connection – no matter the distance of time and space between what the French theorist and semiotician Roland Barthes referred to as the spectator and spectrum.  We use the most common form of photography, the portrait, to enshrine our inner selves for our friends, family and loved ones both during and after our lifetime.

What better way to leave behind the truth of our personhood than through the avatar?  The very nature of the avatar allows for a person to wrap themselves into iconic truth through image and object.

Other quotes by Formatting/Patrick that I love:

“Photography rarely makes money, it makes happy” by Patrick Millard

“When I get older, will I still be me?” – Patrick Millard

This quote was posted by someone on his Facebook wall. I think  it is lovely:

“”Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.” He added, after a pause, looking me full in the face: “That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave” -Stonewall Jackson

“Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

Patrick Millard- Stories
An Interview that Patrick did while he was at the biosphere

RIP my dear friend. We will miss you very much!!! You will always be in our hearts and memories. You will never be forgotten!!!

“And one man in his time plays many parts”

Sneak peak of my upcoming installation/performance using the 1000+ Avatars project- opening May 5th 2012 at Gallery 825 in Los Angeles and in Second Life.

PARTY!!!! and LAST DAY TO ORDER AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY!!!!

Ok this is it!!! Today is the day!!! The end of the project/book launch celebration!!! Woooot!!!!

Plus it is the very last day you can purchase an autographed copy of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Fine Art Book in RL. (Info Below) Let me know if you have any questions!!

Party Time!!!

Please join us Today Dec 6th starting at 12pm slt for the release party of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Fine Art Book in real life.
Performances include:

12pm-2pm slt DJ Walton Vieria
2pm-3pm slt Skye Galaxy
3pm-4pm slt music
4pm-6pm slt DJ Gwen Carillon
6pm-7pm slt Juel Resistance
7pm-8pm slt Zachh Cale

8pm slt Afterparty!?!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coyote/103/157/1430

Self-Published by Kristine Schomaker, 2011.
Edited by Nickola Martynov
With contributions by Garrett Cobarr and Patrick Millard

Still time to order!!!!

Get the 1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed fine art book in real life!!!

Release date is set for December 6th, with the final order placed within that week!! YAY!!!!!

We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays, Holiday mail rush, International timeframes and the US postal service..LOL

All copies ordered through me by December 6th will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $65.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.)

Please include your mailing address.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

Vol 1 $65.95 USD plus shipping (still available)

Vol 2 $65.95 USD plus shipping

Vol 1 and Vol 2 as a set $124.90 USD plus shipping

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia

Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Check out previous posts for recent articles, a video and photos of the  book.

I hope you will come celebrate with us today!!! See you soon!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!!

Last chance to buy an autographed copy of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 in RL!!!

Just wanted to let you know, tomorrow is the last day to purchase an autographed copy of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Fine Art Book!!! 

And don’t forget about the party tomorrow starting at 12 noon slt!!!!

Check it out… I received the proof copy in the mail a couple days ago and it’s really gorgeous. I am so proud of it!!! And so excited to share it with all of you!!

Self-Published by Kristine Schomaker, 2011.
Edited by Nickola Martynov
With contributions by Garrett Cobarr and Patrick Millard

Still time to order!!!!

Get the 1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed fine art book in real life!!!

Release date is set for December 6th, with the final order placed within that week!! YAY!!!!!

We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays, Holiday mail rush, International timeframes and the US postal service..LOL

All copies ordered through me by December 6th will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $65.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.)

Please include your mailing address.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

Vol 1 $65.95 USD plus shipping (still available)

Vol 2 $65.95 USD plus shipping

Vol 1 and Vol 2 as a set $124.90 USD plus shipping

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia

Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Don’t forget the Party on Dec 6th too!!!! 8 hours of Dj’s and live music including the amazing artists; Skye Galaxy, Juel Resistance and Zachh Cale.

Gracie’s Face Book by Thirza Ember

Just posted, a very fun interview I did with Thirza Ember about the 1000+ Avatars project and books.

Check it out here!!

It’s here!!!! and it’s beautiful!!!!! The first print… artist proof!!!! YAY!!!!!!

Self-Published by Kristine Schomaker, 2011.
Edited by Nickola Martynov
With contributions by Garrett Cobarr and Patrick Millard

Still time to order!!!!

Get the 1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed fine art book in real life!!!

Release date is set for December 6th, with the final order placed within that week!! YAY!!!!!

We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays, Holiday mail rush, International timeframes and the US postal service..LOL

All copies ordered through me by December 6th will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $65.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.)

Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

Vol 1 $65.95 USD plus shipping (still available)

Vol 2 $65.95 USD plus shipping

Vol 1 and Vol 2 as a set $124.90 USD plus shipping

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia

Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Don’t forget the Party on Dec 6th too!!!! 8 hours of Dj’s and live music including the amazing artists; Skye Galaxy, Juel Resistance and Zachh Cale.

PARTY!!!!! Release party for the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Tuesday Dec 6th!!!

Come on over to the 1000+ Avatars Installation On Tuesday December 6th from 12-8pm slt for an open house-drop in party to celebrate the release of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Fine Art Book in real life!!!!! WOoooot!!!!!!

We will have Live Music and Dj’s and of course great friends hanging out having a fabulous  time!!!!

This is also the LAST DAY to order an autographed copy of the 1000 Avatars Vol 1 and/or 2 book from me!!

Would love to see everyone there!!!!  YAY!!!!!

Have a wonderful week!!!!

Still time to order an autographed copy of 1000 Avatars Volume 2!!!

Get the 1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed fine art book in real life!!!

Release date is set for December 1st.. with the final order placed within that week!! YAY!!!!!

We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays, Holiday mail rush and the US postal service..LOL

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $65.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.)

Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

Vol 1 $65.95 USD plus shipping (still available)

Vol 2 $65.95 USD plus shipping

Vol 1 and Vol 2 as a set $124.90 USD plus shipping

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Self-Published by Kristine Schomaker, 2011.
Edited by Nickola Martynov
With contributions by Garrett Cobarr and Patrick Millard

Last day… 1000 Avatars Volume 2 @ discounted rate!!!

1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed fine art book in real life!!! LAST DAY TO ORDER AT A DISCOUNTED RATE!!!

Release date is set for the first week of December!!!! YAY!!!!!

We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st- TODAY, you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

Vol 2 $58.95 USD (Last day at this price)

Both Volumes $124.90 USD

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

My video on the 1000+ Avatars project

1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed fine art book in real life!!!

Release date is set for December 1st!!! We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

“1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

You can also pay in Lindens!!!!! Contact me for more info!!

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Art Talk: 2000 Avatars, Art and Identity *and* free swag!!!

Come on over to the 1000+ Avatars installation tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov 16 at 3pm slt as I host an art talk for Virtual Ability about the 1000+ avatars project and forthcoming book.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coyote/96/153/1430

Be sure to find the book next to the sphere, click on it and get a free bag full of swag which includes; a painting and sample 1000 Avatar thinc books!!

Important dates to remember:

Monday November 21st 6pm slt-    Last day to order at the discounted price of $58.95

Thursday December 1st 6pm slt-     Last day to order an autographed copy

Information on ordering:

PRE-ORDER NOW FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE!!

Release date is set for December 1st!!! We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

“1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

1000 Avatars Volume 2 autographed copy for limited time!!!

One week left to purchase an autographed copy of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Fine art Book at a                 discounted rate!!!

Important dates to remember:

Monday November 21st 6pm slt-    Last day to order at the discounted price of $58.95

Thursday December 1st 6pm slt-     Last day to order an autographed copy

Information on ordering:

PRE-ORDER NOW FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE!!

Release date is set for December 1st!!! We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

“1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18.95 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

PARTY!!!! Today, noon slt!!! Pre-release of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 Fine Art book!!!!!

Come hang out at the installation for the 1000+ Avatars project as well as listen to the fabulous tunes spun by DJ Gwen Carillon!!! It will be blast!!!

Plus you don’t want to miss a free grab bag with swag including sample copies of the 1000 Avatars Vol 1 & 2 as a thinc book with a few select pages from the RL book, SL Magazines and an abstract painting by me Hope to see you at noon slt!!!!!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coyote/96/153/1430

Important dates to remember:

Sunday November 13th 1pm slt-     Pre-release party, location tbd

Monday November 21st 6pm slt-    Last day to order at the discounted price of $58.95

Thursday December 1st 6pm slt-     Last day to order an autographed copy

Information on ordering:

PRE-ORDER NOW FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE!!

Release date is set for December 1st!!! We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

“1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Sneak peak of the 1000 Avatars Vol 2 book!!!! Woooot!!!!

Important dates to remember:

Sunday November 13th 1pm slt-     Pre-release party, location tbd

Monday November 21st 6pm slt-    Last day to order at the discounted price of $58.95

Thursday December 1st 6pm slt-     Last day to order an autographed copy

Information on ordering:

LAUNCH PARTY FOR “1000 AVATARS” BOOK VOLUME 2
Sunday Nov 13th at 1pm slt!!!

________________________________________

PRE-ORDER NOW FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE!!

Release date is set for December 1st!!! We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

“1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Avatars in real life?? +important announcements

How cool is it for people to actually ‘get’ second life? For those who have been residents of this amazing world for hours, weeks, months and years… we ‘get it’ We understand what it means to don a persona, an identity, a personality, a mask, an avatar and either be someone else, explore another aspect of yourself or find your true self. Avatars are amazing inventions. As a mask, just like Halloween, Carnivale, Masquerades, you can be brave, open, imaginative without people judging you or criticizing you.

Most people live in the real world in hiding. Hiding behind TV screens, reality shows, plastic surgery, diets, make-up, ‘staying in’ … Second Life allows us to come out. To escape the bonds of everyday life, the mundane tasks that we dread, that enslave us we log into this amazing world full of hopes and dreams.

Each avatar in this project, each of the 2000 avatars, is a person, a brave, creative, fabulous person who found their way to second life for whatever reason and they ‘get it.’ I have met so many people in second life with disabilities. How wonderful that they can log in and walk or swim or ‘talk’ or ‘hear.’ How cool is it that we can talk to people all over the world with the easiest of translators. We can work on projects together, collaborate without borders or boundaries.

This project has been a wonderous labor of love. I am so proud to have met so many people who ‘get it.’

Thank you so much for your wonderful support!!!

Announcements:

I am so very pleased to announce that this volume 2 of the 1000 avatars project will have two featured essays written by two creative, insightful, avatars who ‘get it:’ Patrick Millard aka Formatting Heliosense, Assistant Professor of Photography at Point Park University http://patrickmillard.com/ and Garrett Cobarr aka Lydin Tripp, author of the blog http://www.wholethinking.com/ and the forthcoming book “I Am Not Myself: Identity and Privacy in the Avatar Age.”

We are finalizing the cover image as we speak…so keep your eyes open for it!!

1000 Avatars volume 2, a fine art book by Kristine Schomaker edited by Nickola Martynov

Important dates to remember:

Sunday November 13th 1pm slt-     Pre-release party, location tbd

Monday November 21st 6pm slt-    Last day to order at the discounted price of $58.95

Thursday December 1st 6pm slt-     Last day to order an autographed copy

Information on ordering:

LAUNCH PARTY FOR “1000 AVATARS” BOOK VOLUME 2
Sunday Nov 13th at 1pm slt!!!

________________________________________

PRE-ORDER NOW FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE!!

Release date is set for December 1st!!! We are hoping for a Holiday delivery to your mail boxes but we can’t guarantee it based on potential supplier delays and the US postal service..LOL

“1000 Avatars” Volume 2 will list at $65.95 USD plus shipping.

If you order your copy and pay before November 21st you can purchase the book for $58.95 plus shipping.

If you would like volume 1 also, you will be able to purchase both copies as a set until December 1st for $124.90 plus shipping.

All copies ordered through me by December 1st will be autographed by Kristine Schomaker/Gracie Kendal.

Full page preview of 1000 Avatars volume 1 for a limited time:

1000 Avatars by Kristine Schomaker | Make Your Own Book

You can reserve your signed copy today by sending $58.95 USD plus shipping to my Paypal account at krisartlvr@verizon.net. (Please click gift if you can to save on paypal charges.. thank you for this.) Please include your mailing address and Second Life name.

**Shipping**
$5 North America
$13.95 Canada and Europe

$18 Australia
Please contact Gracie Kendal inworld or by emailing krisartlvr@verizon.net if you have any questions.

1000 Avatars book volume 2 pre-release party!!

Hey my friends… We have scheduled the pre-release party for the 1000 Avatars book volume 2 for Sunday November 13th at 1pm slt!! Keep your eyes on the blog here for the location

Hope to see everyone there!!!

If you would like to pre-order the book at a discounted rate… info is here: http://1000avatars.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/pre-order-1000-avatars-volume-2-now-for-a-discounted-price/

YAY!!!! So excited… the book is looking fabulous!!!!