July 2012 Blog Posts (233)

The wooden Humpty Dumpty Bear appeared in Erni's eyes and he just had to buy it.  "Yes, I should be able to do that puzzle."; Erni said to himself.  But when he got the puzzle home, it became another story.  He started to open the package and all of a sudden, the puzzle fell to the floor. "OH No"; Erni cried.

   Never the less, Erni tried to put the…

Although it kills me to imagine Cheryl cutting up her paintings, I have come to terms with it now and it no longer gives me nightmares.  And an original Cheryl Penn is worth its weight in gold as far as I am concerned.  And with the current gold prices I estimate this to be about $2.72 USD.  So if the other nine people who received a piece of this painting would like to send me their piece, I will happily send them a cheque.  But could you please wait until the end of the month before…

I can't say that they came all at once, but when it rains, it pours fantastic Katerina's mail art.  This is my recent collection, which despite the bar code, I might add is not for sale.

MNOPQRS goes without saying.  A bit like the Zalops and other funny words which comes on Mail Art.  But this one includes a bar code

Cake it easy and watch your dough…

Belated but ever so welcome - a reminder of the wonderful projects that have gone before. I am busy sorting through all the work I have received, cataloguing, photographing filing (!) getting ready for the Big Time.  I intend to issue a pdf catalogue so I hope at least a few of you will download it!

From Stephanie Black (USA) The World is a Town. 

It’s a world…

Another great piece from Kerri!  This one is numbered 263/365 and has that beautiful texture!

Trashpo Mail Art Call



I'm am so excited to announce the first ever Trashpo Mail Art Call!  Art will be presented as a portable display that will travel to different venues around the City of Elgin throughout the year. The exhibit will…

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http://www.usaprojects.org/project/hands_that_do_all

The intricate network of scars and deep creases that sculpt a hand distinctively expresses what a person does. Mãos dos Sete Ofícios, or Hands That Do All is our latest creative exploration, a play on the Portuguese expression, O homem dos sete ofícios (jack of all trades). Over two months…

The ARTErra is a rural art residency structure that support and encourage artistic creation and production.

Housed in a remarkably small rural village, you will find in ARTErra physical spaces and tools for the reception of the project / proposal of the artist or collective of different artistic disciplines.

In addition to a house with several recreational areas and facilities, the ARTErra has a "creation yard" area where are the work spaces (sound studio and booth capturing,…

Dean tells this story sooooo well; all I need to do is provide the visuals...enjoy *!*

I am just a mere shadow to Dean's greatness!!! I think this is THE PIECE DEAN, that has earned a place on my office wall!!! hugs and hugs and…

a beautiful tryptich which shows up allot greener than in reality. The colors are a soft brown with green undertone which shades to a nice orange that lightens the view. You are Special Kerri *!*  xxoo

Orange envelop arrived in Amsterdam. Orange is a banned colour here, at least until next Queens Day. Val sent me the sad story of Darlington FC, including original photograph of a team playing in a nearly empty station. The football ticket is from 2003! There is no Darlington team nor stadion anymore. How can you part with this historical ticket, Val. I will keep it, of course,…

A dimensional piece with hand cut cathedral arch - very beautiful, soft photo behind on heavy watercolor paper...

the back shows a hand sketch of the artist and a stamp that says "it's only class warfare if the poor remembers to fight back".

Thank you so much James for a nice Monday surprise....*!*…

such awesome work Guido...love the Artistamps!  thank you....xxoo…

The Land O Lakes kid pulls a fab piece out of his log cabin and sends it to Paris.  This book is simply amazing, and had me smiling from sweet corn ear to sweet corn ear.  Thank you very much Mr. Jones.

     But the girls that do, have a ball.

A good story always has a little hidden mystery included.…

Come all ye young fellows that follow Amy. And pray pay attention and listen to me. I'll show you a piece that you'll just have to sea.  HO HO HO Well blow me head down.   The Rosemount post office must have been smiling all day.  They split their sides laughing at Mail Art which was sent all this way.  Give me some time to blow the man down.  Great Amy, and Thank you, it is a barrel full of fun ... but wait, there is more.…

Wicked, Simplily Wicked.  What a surprise to find this amazing piece in a suspicious brown envelope.  Alicia out did herself without the help of the Good Fairy of the North.  Bravo!

Totto, I don't think we are in Iowa anymore.

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