Mark Farner Emerges From Canvas::Portrait Of An Artist By An Artist!

Artist Nixon Johns, trained under 3 masters, "keeps good" on his promise to teach!

From his You Tube Channel: "Nixon Johns Art Channel" he takes us with him as he Masterfully creates a portrait of Mark Farner with abounding beauty.

CREATING A PALETTE, KEEPING YOUR PAINTS WET AND MAKING A BASE COLOR LIKE THE MASTERS:

PENCIL WORK AND TIPS FOR MARK FARNER PORTRAIT

UNDERSTANDING THE COLD SPOTS IN FLESH:

 HOW TO MIX FLESH COLORS:

This blogger is blown away by the results! An amazing accomplishment by Mr. Johns, Breath taking! A Masterpiece of Mark! Bravo! And Thanks

For more pictures of the finished product and other amazing works, Go to the Face Book Nixon Johns LIKE Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nixon-Johns/314002588644985

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From The Farner Flick : T-Shirt Reveal: Here's the Tee You've Been Waiting To See!

From Director Joanne Codi, Mark Farner Movie T-shirt Reveal:

Joanne Codi posted an announcement

Aren’t they FANTASTIC! What a gorgeous design by Mark Hooks…thank you Mark! These beautiful T-shirts are made right here (of course) in the good ol’ USA!!! Current sizes are Sm, Med, Lg, XL and XXL. Should anyone need a size not offered here, or if you want children’s sizes, let me know and I’ll do my best to accommodate your needs. All monies raised from these Tee Shirts go directly to funding this movie. Buy em’ for all your rockin’ loved ones!  This Rockursocksoff Rockumentary T-shirt is a Perk for your pledge! See a whole pile of perks for your pledge at the IndieGoGo campaign page! What a Rock’n Bod! PLEDGE: $75 Receive an official commemorative “I’m Your Captain – The Mark Farner Story” movie T-shirt and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website. They put my name and your name here! You Really Rock! PLEDGE: $100 Receive BOTH a personally autographed photo of Mark Farner and the official commemorative “I’m Your Captain – The Mark Farner Story” movie T-shirt, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website. Blogger's Note: I am so excited about this movie! Farner finally gets some well deserved recognition for his talents and contributions to the Hard Rock Evolution. The movie will let us get to know him in a way only a movie can! Just like in the 70's, let's get behind this awesome effort that we believe in! Help us to generate the funding to: "Get This Thing On The Move!"  ~Suez  ``

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Mark Farner "I'm Your Captain" ~ The Movie~ Get On Board His Ship!

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Perks for your contribution:

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You Rock! PLEDGE: $25 Receive our gratitude and special thanks (every dollar counts!) and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.

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Who’s Your Captain? PLEDGE: $50

Receive a personally autographed photo of Mark Farner with his personal message to you and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.

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What a Rock’n Bod! PLEDGE: $75

Receive an official commemorative “I’m Your Captain – The Mark Farner Story” movie T-shirt and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.

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You Really Rock! PLEDGE: $100

Receive BOTH a personally autographed photo of Mark Farner and the official commemorative “I’m Your Captain – The Mark Farner Story” movie T-shirt, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.

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"Some Kinda Wonderful" PLEDGE: $250

Enjoy a collectible piece of rock cinema art. Receive an official, specially autographed movie Poster, signed by Mark Farner, Director Vinny Straggas, and many of the famous rock stars that appear in the film, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.

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Made In America! PLEDGE: $350

Receive a special limited edition, pre-released, numbered DVD, complete with out-takes and additional footage only found on this special indieGoGo edition and autographed by Mark Farner and the film’s director, Vinny Straggas. This DVD will not be sold publicly.

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Rock On Witya Bad Self! PLEDGE: $500

Receive BOTH the special limited edition, pre-release, numbered DVD, PLUS, the official Movie Poster signed by Mark Farner, Director Vinny Straggas, and many of the famous rock stars that appear in the film, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.

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The Rockin' Librarian! PLEDGE: $1,200

Receive a custom "Mark-Farner, "Librarian" effects pedal by Celestial Effects. This pedal ensemble (designed by Mark Farner), contains 4 effects and uses cutting edge technology and is housed in an ultra light travel case (weight is equal to 1.5 pedals) making it the ultimate travel companion for serious guitarists. This multi-effects pedal is made exclusively for Mark Farner by Celestial Effects and is not available to the public - EXCEPT through this fundraiser and your pledge.

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Rock n' Roll Fantasy! PLEDGE: $2,500

Get a Pair of Tickets to the Rock n’ Roll Fantasy Camp "All-Star Celebrity Concert", w/ Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, at the Playboy Mansion in CA! Meet n’ Greet Rock Stars, Playboy Bunnies, & Hollywood Celebrities! Package includes: One-night stay at the Hilton Universal Hotel, Admission for 2 to the Playboy Mansion Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp Concert, and 2 rock camp T-shirts. Enjoy a tour of the grounds, FREE hors d’oeuvres, dinner, desert & OPEN BAR! Free Parking and Shuttle to the mansion.

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For The People! PLEDGE: $5,000

2 VIP Tickets & Backstage Passes to a future Mark Farner concert of *your choice (Travel not included. Not valid for Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp concerts). Includes: Dinner with Mark and his Band the night before the show, hotel accommodations for 2 nights - the night before the show and night of the show, two premium concert seats and VIP credentials to visit the band backstage for a special meet n’ greet. *Show dates subject to change and must be approved by Stellar Entertainment Group,

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Can I Get A Witness? PLEDGE: $10,000

Receive 2 VIP movie premiere tickets and 2 private movie reception passes (including after-party) to premiere location of your choice – Boston, LA or Detroit! Hang out with Mark and his band and party like a Rock Star! Your name will be listed the Movie’s End Credits…and your party photo, taken at the After-Party, will be included in the photo montage, to be added post-production, and appear after the end credits on the actual retail version of "I'm Your Captain - The Mark Farner Story!

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Closer To Home! PLEDGE: $20,000

Become an Executive Producer: Receive full film credits at the beginning and end of the film! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of rock n' roll history. You'll be invited on set. Appear in the movie! Choose from 3 locations: BOSTON, LOS ANGELES, or DETROIT. You and your guest will ride-in-style in Mark Farner’s limousine w/Director Vinny Straggas to your movie premiere. You'll walk the red carpet, & attend the Reception & After-Party! *Travel, food, lodging not included

CLAIM THIS PERK 0 out of 3 Claimed Other Ways You Can Help You can help us get the word out and create interest and involvement by telling your friends and associates about our campaign. Use the share tools and spread the love! Help us reach beyond our goal! Thank you.

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