Alicia Starr's Blog – May 2012 Archive (22)

Portrait of the Snook from Angie

Snooky is taking a break from playing fetch on a lawn of asemics. He looks regal. This is a multi layered collage.  Really nice Piece Angie. Thank you.

Added by Alicia Starr on May 30, 2012 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Erni reminds us "Remember What the Dormouse Said"

Erni, this certainly feeds my head. Historical significance here and i Love it. thank you. and the reverse side "OM', UrbanY.DE. Is this a reference to Aphrodite? so we have something for the soul and the head. Nice.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 30, 2012 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Cheryl's boekie, hidden pockets

one of the inserts looks to be a page from Cheryl's 'A World is a Town' boekie. the paper is coated with wax and stamped 'excluded'. (my favorite page) Texture and concepts throughout this piece. …

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 25, 2012 at 4:30pm — 6 Comments

Cheryl Penn's book of books

customs declaration CN22, states "BOOK, NO VALUE" and i beg to differ. Layers of history, a chronicle, a saga, hidden pockets of Cheryl's boekies of past. The complexity of this piece is borderline overwhelming, staggering and gorgeous! Apologies for the photos and this blog. Here is a peek into this marvel. Thank you Cheryl. My mind is permanently blown.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 25, 2012 at 4:13pm — 3 Comments

Marie's 'Leda or The Search for Beauty ed. 2/7

closeups of a few pages of Marie's boekie. and a beauty it is.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 23, 2012 at 10:28pm — 3 Comments

Photo vispo from Marie Wintzer

'Not a sole in this coal hole

Not a whole nor a whole

Will I walk faster if I tie my shoelace'

A powerful piece Marie. Your ability to attach words to an image, a respectable gift. ありがとう Love this piece.

Added by Alicia Starr on May 23, 2012 at 4:17pm — 3 Comments

Nadine, another slice of pie

KDJ, this one will make you laugh as well. arrived yesterday. The caption reads: "The Girls Loved Their Bean Bags But Dan had asked for an air rifle.

Added by Alicia Starr on May 22, 2012 at 6:38pm — 8 Comments

Jail House rock from Dean M.

Dean, not a fragment of glitter out of place. and 'two r's better than one', you are the bestest. thanks dear, you always make me laugh. …

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 21, 2012 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

surreal + memories - from Torma Cauli

Hijacked Carina, hope this is ok. 2-sided from Torma, surreal collage on one side (LOVE IT) and what looks like a water colour on front. This cards holds a special place in my heart. My grandmother was born and raised in Budapest. Conflicting stories about her childhood range from being a gypsy living on a boat to a classical pianist.

She made Baklava every Christmas, this i know. Thanks Torma. …

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 21, 2012 at 3:58pm — 1 Comment

Dean in training to meet up with...

Val. Hope you guys document the actual event. Dean, in looking up Recolant it seems it means from a small, boutique vineyard. Whatever it means it must be ok with you. and this piece is ok with me. :-) Thanks! Love it.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 19, 2012 at 7:10pm — 4 Comments

big things come in tiny parcels via Carina-Finland

Carina also included one of her 'easy peasy' prints "Where is your head?" Response heading your way soon Carina. and a BIG thanks. Nothing is too small from you.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 19, 2012 at 7:05pm — 2 Comments

ta ta Lil' Red

The Little Red Bag came for a visit

the towns people found her quite exquisite

 then she went to visit a farm, it was there she

discovered a tractor man's charm

north, south, east, west, 'i gotta move on

and see what's next 

where can i go in the midwest?'

she reached inside to grab her hankie and whispered,

'I'm off to visit snooky and angie'   

she raised her arm to wave goodbye,

that's…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 17, 2012 at 8:07pm — 2 Comments

Interim piece from Cheryl Penn

In Cheryl's words, 'In the Interim'.  Nothing makeshift here. Thanks CP, this will more than hold me over.

Added by Alicia Starr on May 16, 2012 at 4:40pm — 8 Comments

blue trashpo + stitches + ode to dkult

Thanks Kat and Sarah. Been busy with a house guest recently but will send an appropriate thank you soon. First from Katarina: layers of textures with article about a tv series, chapter 2, the pacific boils over. and the Agean painting on verse side in Katerina style. Peaceful with a twist of dk. :-)…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 14, 2012 at 4:05pm — 6 Comments

Lil' Red visits a farm in Iowa

Added by Alicia Starr on May 14, 2012 at 2:08am — 12 Comments

Lil Red Bag visits Farmers Market

Little Red Bags loves the market. She is a bold and daring little entity introducing herself to many gracious citizens. Quite the socialite she is. We had a ball.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 12, 2012 at 6:15pm — 12 Comments

Nancy takes the 'note card' to a whole new level

This 'lovely' was included in the Little Red Bag package. Nancy's note is on the reverse side.  Layers of paint and print in pure Nancy style. Another one that feels great to the touch. Love it . Thanks…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 6, 2012 at 10:57pm — 4 Comments

the Little Red Bag arrives in Iowa

This package kick off the weekend. Imagine the thrill. Apologies for the photo quality, just blame Vino and Haste.…

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Added by Alicia Starr on May 6, 2012 at 10:45pm — 6 Comments

Little Red Bag 1

Added by Alicia Starr on May 6, 2012 at 10:43pm — No Comments

Little Red Bag 1

Added by Alicia Starr on May 6, 2012 at 10:41pm — 3 Comments

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