$500 And Under Gallery
Help Bring “The Draftsman’s Secret” to Life!
With YOUR Help, We Are Bringing Myron’s Essays into Publication!
We’re thrilled to share an exciting new project that honors the legacy of Myron Barnstone and the timeless art of draftsmanship. Introducing The Draftsman’s Secret, a book that will include Myron’s last Essays on draftsmanship, showcasing the classical artistic methods and techniques that have shaped countless masterworks throughout history – and how these same techniques continue to be the underpinning of dynamic and powerful impact in contemporary art as well!
Myron’s Essays: Underlying Draft and Design Secrets as Expressed in Classical Masterworks, in Barnstone’s Hidden Art, and in His Alumni’s Creations
This project is more than just a book; it’s a celebration of Myron’s vision and the incredible talent of his students—many of whom are now award-winning artists in their own right. The Draftsman’s Secret will introduce, analyze, and illuminate the key artistic principles that make up the Barnstone Method, providing readers with a deeper understanding of what makes classical art so enduring, and how those elements are applied throughout Barnstone’s teachings. In addition, the book will showcase these principles of design in Myron’s own works, many hidden until recently for more than 50 years, and in the luminous works of Barnstone alumni.
It's an Exciting, Monumental Project – And We Need Your Support to Make It Happen!
To bring this vision to life, we need your support. We invite you to join us on this journey by choosing one of our giving levels, each designed to offer exciting rewards that connect you with the spirit of Myron’s teachings.
Your support is crucial in preserving and sharing Myron Barnstone’s invaluable contributions to the world of art. Together, we can ensure that his insights into draftsmanship and design continue to inspire artists and art lovers for generations to come.
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to realizing this dream.
Page Level:
$100
Chapter Level:
$250
Manuscript Level:
$500
Other Amount:
High Impact Giving Levels
Page Level:
$100 to $249 – Your contribution at this level will help us cover the costs of production. As a thank you, you’ll receive exclusive updates on the book’s progress, digital sneak peeks of selected essay excerpts, and access to Barnstone vault video archives. In addition, you will receive your choice of one of the new Roger Brinker lectures: De-Mystifying the Art of Myron Barnstone or Our Artist Heritage and Genealogy (each valued at $49.99).
Chapter Level:
$250 to $499 – By supporting us at the Chapter Level, you’ll help us expand the scope and complexity of examples we can include in the book, helping to incorporate exciting three-dimensional interactive tools to help readers explore key themes and methodologies in greater depth. In addition to the Page Level rewards, you’ll receive a limited-edition Myron Barnstone matted print (valued at $250-$300), showcasing the timeless techniques discussed in the book – plus a free download of the Barnstone Studio Drawing Systems, Class 1 (valued at $50)
Manuscript Level:
$500 and above – At this highest level, your generosity will play a pivotal role in bringing The Draftsman’s Secret to fruition. In addition to the rewards from the previous levels, you’ll receive a hard-bound copy of the finished book (valued at $225) signed by Myron’s daughter and Director of Barnstone Studios, Cat Barnstone Szafran, as well as the book’s co-author and editor Roger Brinker. You will also receive an invitation to an exclusive virtual launch event, where you’ll have the chance to engage with Cat, Roger and the Barnstone alumni artists featured within the pages of the new Barnstone Essays publication.
The Barnstone Patrons Wall
Every donor of every amount will have their name featured on an evergreen Barnstone Essays: The Draftsman’s Secret web page showcasing their generous support of this exciting legacy publication! This page and your support will be advertised to show our thanks for every member of our wonderful community who contributes to making this manuscript a reality.
