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Art From Marie Wintzer

I am grateful to have received this very beautiful piece from Marie Wintzer. Tokyo At Night. A lot of work, sewing, collage, photography. I love the whole piece. When I look at it, the Fiber Artist in me is so drawn to that orange embroidery thread that took… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on February 1, 2011 at 2:37pm — No Comments

ART FROM JON FOSTER

Beautiful tape transfer from Jon. It all melts together into kind of a Merz piece. Just wonderful Jon. Keep running.

Added by Karen Champlin on January 28, 2011 at 7:05pm — 1 Comment

Received from Cheryl Penn

Like most of Cheryl Penn's work,… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on January 21, 2011 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Received from Mim G.

A fine collage from Mim. I like the 1967 postmark. Very well crafted. Thanks Mim!

Added by Karen Champlin on January 18, 2011 at 5:09pm — No Comments

Received A Gift From Jen Staggs

Amazing. I sent Jen a piece which happens to bear my mother's image and she adores it. She sends me a fantastic piece that totally makes me laugh and cry as it so reminds me of my mother. How did this happen? Jen made a wonderful teeny tiny book for me to record… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on January 15, 2011 at 9:56pm — 1 Comment

Received from Eduardo Cardoso

Mystique and Optimism from my friend Eduardo. As always, Paranormal. Thank you!!!…

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Added by Karen Champlin on January 14, 2011 at 11:31pm — No Comments

Mail From Austin Wills James

THIS IS EXCITING!

Austin has sent me many works over the last several months. He developed a beautiful signature style that is all his.

But I received a piece yesterday from Austin and it blew my feeble mind! A rainbow of high intensity colors all mixing together!

And the piece has scrawled across it (with bright orange), "PAY ATTENTION". The whole piece is alive and pulsating.

I love this path your on Austin. Yes, I promise to PAY ATTENTION. Thanks much…

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Added by Karen Champlin on January 12, 2011 at 2:18pm — 1 Comment

Received Mail From Angie Cope

I received this beautiful complex piece from Angie. It's a real gift. Took a lot of work...and love. Thank you Angie!

Here's the 3 layers.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on January 11, 2011 at 2:02pm — 3 Comments

Mail From Katerina Nikoatsou

A stunning piece from Katerina. It says fluxus. I confess not to understand fluxus. But I know what I like and this is it!

Thank you, Katerina. Send more… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on January 9, 2011 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Mail From Bifidus (Mr. Haptic to you) Jones.

Bifidus sent me this insanely wonderful piece. Look at those MASKS!! The piece is haptic, braille. Thank you Bifidus! So so cool.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on January 8, 2011 at 8:45pm — 2 Comments

Mail From John Bennett

John sent me a Visual Poetic… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on January 2, 2011 at 2:19pm — 1 Comment

THE UNSPEAKABLE ViSIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL.

That's what was written on Erni Bar's package when it arrived, My scanner cut off about 1 1/4' OF EACH OF THESE Fasinating pieces. So concentrated with imagery! Thank you… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on December 31, 2010 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

365er KATERINA has landed in Highland Park

i AM THE lucky person to receive this stunning piece. Katerina has been on fire! Haptic Queen! Imagine what will happen as she pursues working everyday. A good sign for 2011 at IUOMA. Thank you… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on December 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Mail From Marie Wintzer

I was being a child. I didn't say anything to Marie, but I REALLY wanted one on\f those angry hole pieces. I'm crazy about them. And here it is . AAHHHHH CHRISTMAS! Thank you Marie , SO holy… Continue

Added by Karen Champlin on December 24, 2010 at 12:17pm — 2 Comments

One of my Favorite Mail ARTISTS

Julian is shining when it comes to lithography. Just beautiful work, soft and eerie. Julian and I are Friends. We hope to get together next fall when the leaves turn for a cookout. I have woods behind my home so the leaves are nice. Julian lives in concrete. I feel so blessed to have this piece. Thank You.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on December 24, 2010 at 1:02am — 1 Comment

Mail from David Stafford

The wonder years. Oh dear. You really captured it David. Nice job.

Added by Karen Champlin on December 24, 2010 at 12:20am — 1 Comment

Master Collagist Herr Bar Strikes again.......HAPTIC!

Erni, a dream piece! Kurt used anything in his work,,,, so I thing he would have been impressed. I love it. Thank you 100 times!…

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Added by Karen Champlin on December 15, 2010 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Dark & Twisted group meets here...

Austin feeds our needs with this bloody creepy work "Blood is the New Black" which he made while listening to "After the Flesh" -My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult. How sweet is that. Thank you Austin. Remember Pogo the Clown? He's coming to your house. Use your DEADbolt.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on December 15, 2010 at 3:00pm — 7 Comments

Mail From Awesome Wills James

Another beautiful piece from Awesome. His trademark intense palette. I rotated it in this direction cause it works for me.

Made while listening to "Songs From the Wood"-Jethro Tull. Thanks AUSTIN! Great job!…

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Added by Karen Champlin on December 12, 2010 at 7:37pm — 1 Comment

Mail ffffffffFrrrrrrrrom Cheryl Penn

What can I say.. When I get a piece like this I'm kinda lost for words. I wish you could hold it. Beautiful texture. Subtle, wonderful, awesome. Thank you Cheryl.…

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Added by Karen Champlin on December 10, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

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