Llamas and Abraham have said it was then they decided to have a painting for each state and to connect the country through art. Llamas and Abraham funded the project solely through the sale of artwork and personal savings. The couple has credited husband and wife artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude as inspiration for funding their project entirely themselves.
Llamas and Abraham stated that it was at that time they made the decision to create a painting for each state, aiming to unite the country through art. Llamas and Abraham financed their project solely with artwork sales and personal savings. The couple attributes Christo and Jeanne-Claude as an inspiration for self-funding.