DKeys's Blog – August 2011 Archive (31)

Degas' Original Model From Nadine!!!!!

This is hilarious. I actually prefer the original model! Thank you Nadine-your illustrations are amazing

Added by DKeys on August 30, 2011 at 11:51pm — 1 Comment

Fantastic Card from Atte Ourie in Finland

These shapes are all so perfectly drawn. I can't tell if the writing is meant to be asemic, or if it is in a different language but this mail art made me smile-==they didn't cancel the Finland stamp so I will attempt to send him mail reusing the stamp. It has worked before afterall postage is postage. Thanks… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 30, 2011 at 8:13pm — 1 Comment

Still Life from Judith Heartsong

This great piece reads:

"I photograph still life setups for painting references in the studio and photograph flowers

everywhere I go. even the garden center they are quite used to me now"

Written on the most beautiful vibrant watercolor

Love how this tells a story

Thank you…

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Added by DKeys on August 30, 2011 at 8:04pm — No Comments

Dietary Habits of Richard Canard--Mail Art Philosopher and Comedien

The words are kind of small it says:

If you are serious about a career as an artist Don't try mail art. don't even send a postcard.

Sometimes I sned postcards to myself simply because I know that I'm likely to get a favorable response.

Whenever the source for collagable material plays out--I usually turn to the trash that comes from out of my…

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Added by DKeys on August 30, 2011 at 4:18pm — 4 Comments

Asemic Attitude Girl Glasses from De Villo Sloan--Resident Synthetic Bio-Po Manufacturer

Through a combination of Elmer's Glue and the heat, these actually came wet. The note was damp and bled, but I was able to surmise that it said Asemic… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 30, 2011 at 2:45pm — 13 Comments

The Trashpocalypse Has Arrived

I couldn't possibly be prepared when I received THREE packed envelopes in one day from Nancy Bell Scott. She is so compassionate that when I run out of… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 30, 2011 at 2:30pm — 25 Comments

Prophetic Tape Transfer Collage from Jon Foster

I like this piece for a whole lot of reasons. Usual fantastic work from Jon Foster. Thank you!!

Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 4:41pm — 2 Comments

Trashbook from Katerina Nikoltsou --part two

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Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Asemic Haptic Trashpo Trashbook from Kat!!!! (in two parts)

I received this fantastic trashbook today and feel like I hit the lottery. It is so amazing. NING wouldn't let me post every page not sure why but I will post the rest in another entry. The cover is that fantastic sandpaper Kat uses, I only realize now that I've posted this all upside down but it looks great any way you look at it. thank you so much for this Kat:)

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Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 4:37pm — 12 Comments

What Up With The Mail Art Gods?

I'm having the weirdest experience trying to send this piece to Suzlee Irbrahim in Malaysia. I have attempted to send this twice using a total of 3 stamps each time and they keep cancelling my stamps.It's damn well over=postage, but they keep sending it back!!!! The… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 2:14pm — 22 Comments

Fishes Have Their Eye on Me from Amy Irwen

Got this cool photo from Amy. I love the altered photo. The fish eye and seaweed are 3D and she wishes me Happy Fishing. How could I catch this adorable fish? Thanks Amy

Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Trashpo Philosophy from Richard Canard from Karmadale, Illusion

I am so happy to get mail art from Richard as his art has always been trashpo and his writing makes me smile. Funny yet always philosophical. I first met Richard when he responded to my Dear Diary mail Art project and sent me some wonderful and amusing diary entries.… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 2:06pm — 1 Comment

Envelope from Frieder Speck

This was the envelope that Frieder's amazing asemic pages came in.His envelopes are as much art as what's inside. Thanks Frieder!

Added by DKeys on August 26, 2011 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Secrets from Louise Kiner

Louse sent me this handmade book with black pages inside. She said this is so they always stay secret. But what I'm wondering is if she has already written secrets inside and sent to me? Along the lines of secret, she has disclosed that the cover is a picture of her as her steampunk identity, which I will keep secret.thank you… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 23, 2011 at 4:14pm — 1 Comment

Surrealism from Russel Manning

His art leaves me speechless. His art is among my favorite that I receive int he mail art community.

Added by DKeys on August 23, 2011 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Ancient Stories Written in Asemic from Catherine Petre

I have no idea how Catherine made this but it is amazing to touch. It is about 5X7"The face is stamped onto tissue paper and the whole thing is… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 23, 2011 at 4:11pm — 2 Comments

Trashbook from Nancy Bell Scott

I wish I could have figured out a good way to show this whole book, but Nancy sent me this fabulous trashbook notepad to write all my shopping and to do lists on. It includes delicate beautiful vintage texts etc. from her stash she has been generously sharing with… Continue

Added by DKeys on August 23, 2011 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Great ATC from Angie (sans Snooky)

Sorry this picture isn't clearer. i wanted to post this ATC that came with Angie's CatPlus card. She says it's done using paint, collage, and stamps. I think it's really ornate and I like that the word "sentiment" pops out at me. I think one of the circles fell out but like the orange dot. Thanks…

Added by DKeys on August 23, 2011 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Wood Chips from Katerina Nikoultsou

I was also lucky enough to receive some wood chips from wood cuts from Kat. Very cool idea and will go great with the olive leaves and seeds she send me! Also receive Kat's Catplus "Catastrophe" card thanks Kat!

Added by DKeys on August 23, 2011 at 3:59pm — 3 Comments

Repo stamps from ???

The letter says "I thought these stamps was worth somethin but No says the Man at the stamp store Ther are just repos sorry" I think I should know who these are from, but I do not

Added by DKeys on August 22, 2011 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

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