>>I want to create a piece of artwork with the help of my audience <<
This sounds like a great idea. I would love to help.
>>How will my audience help? In what way will it be an example of crowdfunding? They will have the opportunity to comment and critique (and, of course, donate) on the piece as it comes together, from first sketches to final product.<<
I have an idea: you could invite each person to suggest something to appear in the picture. It could be a plant, animal, other object, mythic or historic figure, etc. If some of those are Haitian flavored and others are from viewers' home cultures, then the end piece would have a message of unity. You might need to set a limit if you get a LOT of suggestions, but I think this concept would work for you because your paintings are often surreal and you are good with "pastiche" layouts that combine multiple images.
>>I think this has the potential to be a wonderful project...but what can I do to encourage participation? My audience isn't particularly large, and only a few of them seem to comment regularly.<<
Ask your friends to help promote it and attract attention. I'll echo it on my LJ if you wish. You might also try promoting your project on communities such as helped_haiti.
>> I've even thought of an incentive for those who donate--an ACEO sized print of the final piece.<<
Go for it!
This sounds like a great idea. I would love to help.
>>How will my audience help? In what way will it be an example of crowdfunding? They will have the opportunity to comment and critique (and, of course, donate) on the piece as it comes together, from first sketches to final product.<<
I have an idea: you could invite each person to suggest something to appear in the picture. It could be a plant, animal, other object, mythic or historic figure, etc. If some of those are Haitian flavored and others are from viewers' home cultures, then the end piece would have a message of unity. You might need to set a limit if you get a LOT of suggestions, but I think this concept would work for you because your paintings are often surreal and you are good with "pastiche" layouts that combine multiple images.
>>I think this has the potential to be a wonderful project...but what can I do to encourage participation? My audience isn't particularly large, and only a few of them seem to comment regularly.<<
Ask your friends to help promote it and attract attention. I'll echo it on my LJ if you wish. You might also try promoting your project on communities such as
>> I've even thought of an incentive for those who donate--an ACEO sized print of the final piece.<<
Good idea!