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The Cure For Boring Ancestors™.Imaginary Ancestors is the cure for boring ancestors. My fun, new project lets you bring a brand-new, completely fictional family member into your life. All of these people did amazing things that will make you proud, but you won't find out the whole secret until you adopt them as yours.
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This is an interactive art and storytelling project that you get to participate in. When you adopt an Imaginary Ancestor, you'll receive a 4" x 6" hand-drawn piece of art created with carbon pencil and chalk on acid-free, recycled, artist-grade paper. You will also receive a short story that I created about your new Imaginary Ancestor.
They all did something amazing, but you won't find out what it was until you adopt them.
Then it's up to you to share their story. Retell it. Change it. Add to it. History changes with each retelling and this is a fun way for you to be a part of that process.
Display them and share their stories!
They all did something amazing, but you won't find out what it was until you adopt them.
Then it's up to you to share their story. Retell it. Change it. Add to it. History changes with each retelling and this is a fun way for you to be a part of that process.
Display them and share their stories!
Each piece of art is a one-of-a-kind original creation. They are sold first come/first served. Each Instant Ancestor is available for $75 (includes shipping within U.S.).
To adopt a new ancestor, send me an email (marty@martykelley.com) with the name of the ancestor you'd like to adopt. I'll send you payment directions. I accept Paypal, Venmo, checks, cash, and am definitely willing to barter if you have something really awesome to trade.
This isn't set up like a "regular" online store. Accepting PayPal on my website would double the monthly cost of hosting my website. This method keeps costs low for both of us and works just as well. I'm not working with any fulfillment services. This is just me in my studio, making art and sharing the creative process with you.
To adopt a new ancestor, send me an email (marty@martykelley.com) with the name of the ancestor you'd like to adopt. I'll send you payment directions. I accept Paypal, Venmo, checks, cash, and am definitely willing to barter if you have something really awesome to trade.
This isn't set up like a "regular" online store. Accepting PayPal on my website would double the monthly cost of hosting my website. This method keeps costs low for both of us and works just as well. I'm not working with any fulfillment services. This is just me in my studio, making art and sharing the creative process with you.
Edwin R. ThomasHis promising career as a teacher was ended by a dream. He had the courage to follow his dream, but things got weird.
Escobar PablomaADOPTEDEscobar's fortunes underwent a dizzying change when he was young and his exquisite taste still has influence today.
Claude N. EustaceThis meek, mild-mannered young man's desire to be noticed was fulfilled. Much to his dismay.
Hugo O'RourkeHugo's difficult upbringing in Boston's South End set the stage for a spectacular career as he grew up.
Edward MoulaineEdward's unique mechanical abilities lead to a world-changing photographic innovation during the Civil War.
Eloise LamontaigneHer parents' refusal to let her join the theater spurred her to a fame that nobody could have predicted.
Maria SanchezADOPTEDWhen the family's new business venture began to fail, Maria saved it with an idea that is still popular today.
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Winnifred E. DouglassHer parents were locally famous moonshine runners. When they ran afoul of the law, Winnifred got famous.
Jasmine RockwellJasmine had a tough life in rural Virginia immediately after the Civil War. Things got better when she discovered a hidden skill.
Esther WhittakerEsther's all-consuming passion for cats lead to her being credited with a surprising accomplishment.
Prudence GoodmanPrudence grew up in a deeply religious household. She was able to take that fervor to the next level. And beyond.
Enoch PalumboEnoch's family store was transformed by his ideas. The Great Depression ended the store, but began a new empire.
Maribella GiaconneADOPTEDMaribella's flair for combining unusual flavors spelled disaster for her family and is still controversial today.
David "Tommy" ThomasonADOPTEDTommy's early days as a petty criminal ended when he discovered a new skill.
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Thomas Hutchinson"The Captain" to his friends, Thomas Huchinson's love for a sailor suit served him very, very well.
Haru "Harry" TakashiHaru's eventual insights into his heritage lead to a phenomenon that still shapes the way we live today.
David R. RobbinsGrowing up poor, David learned not to waste food. That lesson became a cultural icon in America.
Mayfair BassingtonADOPTEDEveryone agreed that Mayfair was a beautiful baby. A freak musical instrument injury changed her life.
Germaine PhippsGermaine's unlikely friendship with a kind older man set her life on a course for fame. Tragedy brought her a fortune.
Asa Van de BergDespite a rather tragic early life, Asa's positive attitude set him on a course for fame and fortune.
Effraim J. WellingtonEffraim's fame lead to his near downfall, which lead to his invention of something truly world-changing.
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