sharon kennick

Female

Flagstaff, AZ

United States

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Mail-Artist since:: aug. 2009
My Website (without http://):: http://www.divineshestudio.typepad.com
Why I am involved in Mail-Art:: fun! i love making faux postage!
My Mail-Adress (snail and/or E-mail): sharonkennick@commspeed.net

3217 n. dyer st.
flagstaff, az 86004

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Bradford

WELCOME / HOWDY !!

Mar 18, 2010
Bradford

Howdy!

Thanks for the nice comment. For the issue at hand, I borrowed a scan of real stamps then superposed my photo in the vignette. The grid lines behind the vignette are hand drawn (via mouse) except that in processing an asymmetrical pattern developed. The frame for the stamp is another scan, this time of a "Trial Color Plate Proof" (a philatelic term) for a 19th Century issue except that "F" and "D" replace the letters at the upper corners (for "Fluxus Dakota").

I like to digitally render most artistamps, although my very first one was hand-drawn (when I was a teenager). The ones I print and mail are usually perforated on a Rosback perforator or a Franklin (both 19th Century models).

I'll send you some examples in the near soon.

Mar 19, 2010
Bradford

Howdy,

I use Microsoft Paint and Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0. My self-portrait stamp was done solely with Paint which is why I "hand-drew" the grid behind the central image (vignette).

For FLUXUS, read Wikipedia and note that the orignator of this list, Ruud Jannssen, is one of the members listed there (among others!)

I know all about perforator lust! I wanted one for several years before I finally won one in an eBay auction, then just a couple of months later, got another one! Each required driving several hundred miles to pick it up, but it was worth it. The Franklin is worn and missing a few pins, but the Rosback is ready to go. Often, perforator owners are willing to perforate your items for a "fee" of 1 sheet for every 10 perfed (which I would be glad to do.)

As my art teacher/mentor always said, "Have fun!"

Mar 19, 2010
Test Tower

Hi Sharon,
Love those beautiful stamps! Welcome to IUOMA.

Heebee Jeebeeland. Cheers, Test

Mar 21, 2010
Claudia Ligorria

HOLA SHARON

TE ENVIO CONVOCATORIA DE ARTE CORREO/MAIL ART
"Mi lugar en el Mundo"
www.artecorreo-claudialigorria.blogspot.com

ESPERO PARTICIPES
UN ABRAZO ENORME DESDE ARGENTINA

Mar 21, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Oh my, Sharon...be careful with that ouzo,
tis good stuff in small doses :-)
Remember what the ancient Greeks said:
"Nothing to Excess" !
Glad you are feeling better, and thank you for the nice comments
about the purple stamps...just some fun stuff. I think it is
from an old Canadian stamp, I have to hunt up the original.
Be well,
Katerina

Mar 21, 2010
Test Tower

Hi Sharon, Thanks for being a friend and I am glad you like it here. Yes, you will have a lot of fun in this ever growing and creative clubhouse. Lot's of new ideas and characters around here. See you in the Mail my new friend. Test

Mar 22, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

KALIMERA Sharon,
Here is the original old stamp...I call it "Purple" :-)
Ah, yes, and I TAUGHT art at Aristotle University here in Thessaloniki.
The photo with students is from December, 2009, a mail art workshop
up at the SKETBE MAIL ART 2009 exhibit at our University Tower.
As of 2010...me retired! YEAH! And now I have time for me and
lots of art...mail art, too.
Hope you are feeling beter,
PERASTIKA,as we say in Greek.
see you in the mail,
Katerina

Mar 22, 2010
Judy Skolnick

Sharon, I lived in the Olney-Derwood area (Rockville) for a long time raising my kids who went to Cashell Elementary, Redland Middle, and Magruder High. I worked at the election polls, and at a craft store in Olney and at a garden center as well as volunteered all over the place. I was in Womens Caucus for the Arts and have exhibited my art all over the area. I have lived in DC for 15 years after divorcing but I was born in DC.

Mar 22, 2010
Mara Thompson

Sharon! As of yet I have not received a "note" from you... will keep an eye out. It's hard to keep up with this forum plus FB - do the best I can! I will let you know when the missive is received. xx

Mar 24, 2010
Mara Thompson

well, that means it's not lost!! Please take care of yourself. Do you live where postmen and women don't visit?

Mar 25, 2010
Judy Skolnick

I am glad you are feeling better. The name doesn't ring a bell but I lived in the Rockville, Olney area for 15 years. In Germantown I did a mural for a former neighbor Harriet Berger in a day care center she had called Peppertree, I think. My ex was Shelly Skolnick and he is an attorney. If you dream it pass it on. I am Jewish and we used to belong to B'nai Shalom of Olney synagogue.

Mar 27, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Hi Sharon, glad to hear you are feeling better. Take care. And yes, you may use the purple stamp and play with it...I think the original-original may be a Canadia $10 stamp, and that the "Canada" part was cut off? anyway, if you type "old postage stamp images" at google, you get to see and download some millions! :-)

Mar 27, 2010
Sara Morsey

Sharon, thanks! can't wait. off the wall is always appreciated here!

Mar 28, 2010
Rochleigh Z. Wholfe

Thank you Sharon. I am glad to be here.

Mar 28, 2010
Carol M. Pett

Thank you Sharon. I feel very welcome here. Altho I don't know what I am doing yet!

Mar 29, 2010
Parys St. Martin

Hi Sharon. i sent you some MM today :)
Best Wishes
Parys

Mar 29, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

from Homer
(well, it's Greek to me, too)
I stopped by your blog...so I know the story
of the Muse! Keep pushing those paints and the Muse
will "sing"! See you in the mail

Apr 9, 2010
Rebecca Lucy Fennymore

Thankyou so much :)

Apr 9, 2010
Richard F. Yates

Checked out your site as well. Wow! I loved the action photos (looked like everybody was having a great time makin' stuff) and the fact they you take the time to explain your process!

Apr 9, 2010
Megan Ruckus

Thanks for the welcome, I've been hearing about this group forever but only just now checking it out. I love your faux postage, especially the cattails!

Apr 9, 2010
Cynthia White

Sharon, thank you for your time in checking my work. I truly love your altered alters, brushes and books. I am totally inspired by your sense of creativity and the fact that you combine so many materials to create a strong image aesthetic. Thank you for sharing.

Apr 12, 2010
Rochleigh Z. Wholfe

You are most welcome. Your work is unique and beautiful!Love the altered altars. I also work with Goddess energies.
Blessings

Apr 13, 2010
Test Tower

Hi Sharon,
Glad you and Kris liked that card. The Muse whispered a hint or two the day I made it! Heh-heh. I really enjoyed your Muse "observations". I am right with ya on that. Just get started and then she will return - and rarely will she leave you stranded - if you just have patience! Well, I am looking forward to finding a Muse tended Kennick in my mail box. Cheers, Test!

Apr 14, 2010
Rachel Fasig

Hi Sharon: thanks for sharing your recent find at Office Max for the artist stamps/faux postage. I enjoyed the photos of yours here, especially the 4 sisters. I have been thinking of hosting a mail art call honoring women ancestors, and that artist stamp really makes me think more seriously about it. Beautiful!

Also love the banner on your blog and appreciate your musings on your muse (har har). Maybe mine whispered to yours..."where the heck has she been lately? I'm waiting, but I don't want to pressure her when she already feels stressed that she has no time for me because of too many demands. Maybe you could put the word out through Sharon, and she'll get the hint." :-) My muse is lovely, patient, gently honest, relentless. I'm thinking two for dinner (me and my muse) this weekend, no reservation required! :-) Rachel

Apr 14, 2010
Medwolf

I will make sure some one is watching the mail box my friend lol right now I am in beautiful Nakusp BC Canada teaching a cultural/survival class for the next 3 months but will keep in touch with all my mail art gang members lol

Apr 14, 2010
Parys St. Martin

Hi Sharon
Your wonderful MA arrived today, Thank You!!! :)
I have put it up on my website
http://www.emotionaldigital.com/MailArt.html
Best wishes
Parys

Apr 15, 2010
Megan Ruckus

Sharon! I got your beautiful mail art envie + card, and the lovely faux postage. Love that cattail! I'll be sending a reply out soon! <3, Megan

Apr 16, 2010
Richard F. Yates

Received your wonderful collage (and cool envelope) yesterday. Posted it to my blog-thing this morning! Thanks a bunch! (I'll have something in the mail for you by Monday or Tuesday...I'm a bit of a slow-poke.)

Apr 17, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Planes are flying in Europe once again...
mail art is arriving :-)
Many thanks, Sharon, for your beautiful envelope was full of wondrous goodies! What grand desert colors..'tis a work of art! Thank you, and for Mystic Canyon stamps, too.

Apr 23, 2010
Test Tower

Hi Sharon,
Thanks for the great card - I have had it a few days and finally posted it this morning - Heebee Jeebeeland. You two are a gas! I hope we can keep up an exchange. See ya in the mail, Test

Apr 25, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Hmmm, this is not one of the Muses,
'tis the goddess Athina...let's say she
is "thinking"...may she'll help you call up
the Muse! Have fun...Create!
see you in the mail, girl!

Apr 28, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Happy Mail Art Monday!
Greetings to Kris and thank her for her mail art.
Monday mail art delivery...filled my happy mailbox.Fun!
See you both in the mail soon.

May 17, 2010
Kris Naylor

Yes, I knew I would find myself here as soon as I said, "I just don't have time...."

May 19, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Will be awaiting your "musing" to come soon to my mailbox. Many thanks.
And how nice that Kris joined us...she'll "find time" to create :-)!
Greetings from Greece!

May 19, 2010
mad madge

Sharon,
I've started a little baggie of small treasures. I'm going to be traveling and so it may take me a couple of weeks to send it off, but I will!
Mad Madge

May 25, 2010
Bruno Chiarlone

see my invitatio mail art:
http://cesareabba.blogspot.com/

May 26, 2010
ivana rezek

Memorable Movie Moments
http://memorablemovie.blogspot.com/

What is your favorite quote from a movie? Share it with the rest of us and illustrate it :)
If you can't decide on an actual quote, you can also share a particular scene or even make an 'alternative' poster for your favorite movie.
You can also add a short explanation about why this particular quote/scene/movie is important to you.

Deadline: JUNE 30th (postmark)
Size and technique free, no fee, no jury, no returns.
Works will be documented on the blog and exhibited in a venue in Sarajevo in July, during the Sarajevo Film Festival when the entire town lives for the movies.
If you provide your e-mail address, we will e-mail you the photos from the exhibition.
Mail-art is hardly known in Bosnia, so please contributel and help us make a big mail-art show :)

Mail your works to:

Nataša Stanišić
Asima Ferhatovića 1
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jun 11, 2010
mad madge

Shannon,
I got a small package of goodies out in the mail to you today. I still want to send you a postcard but that may take a few more days. I'm totally falling behind on my list of folks that I want to send postcards to. I'll get there, I promise!
mad madge

Jun 15, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Thank you, Sharon, Beautiful Arizon came in my mail today! I had several things waiting for me as I returned to the city today! Your Muse is doing a great job!
They say that there are few artists in Arizona...because the colors and the land, the light and the shapes, the art of Mother Nature, just cannot be made into man's art. Well, your art (and Georgia O'Keefe's) cetainy does wonders to evoke the southwest! many thanks!
Agapi,
Katerina

Jun 21, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

Just hoping that you and Kris are not in any danger with those wildfires. They say it is near route 89...and you are just above that right? Take care.

Jun 21, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

hoping that those wildfires get under control soon. A very familiar sight here in Greece, too. We always have a 72-hour pack in the car...not only for forest fires, but earthquakes, flash floods...guess we don't have to worry about hurricanes here...but ya never know with climate change! Acck!
Take care and thanks for the photos.

Jun 23, 2010
mad madge

I'm glad that you are OK. The photo is intense!

Jun 25, 2010
Samuel Montalvetti

http://estampillasdeartista.blogspot.com/

Jul 18, 2010
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)

just in case I am away from a computer by the seaside tomorrow:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sharon! OPA!
Greetings from Greece for a great day,
and many more:
"XRONIA POLLA!"

Jul 27, 2010
evie satijadi

OPEN CALL :

2nd MAIL ART EXHIBITION , " A JOURNEY TO THE EAST "
www.JourneyToEast.blogspot.com

an International Mail Art Project 2011 for Peace to the world
host west java, Bandung, Indonesia.

Peace for everyone, who ever you are, where ever you are, what ever you are
lets imagine PEACE to encircle the world. inspiring, connecting, expressing, sharing, giving and spreading more !
Thank you for giving PEACE a chance...

Love and Peace ! Evie Satijadi & Toni Antonius

THEME : A JOURNEY TO THE EAST

Deadline : 30 May 2011.
Free technique and size. No fees. No jury. Non commercial
No return.Anything that can be sent
Exhibitions in 2011, SOS Sanggar Olah Seni ( www.savesos.blogspot.com )

information : seniman_s@yahoo.com.sg

Send to :

A JOURNEY TO THE EAST MAILART
Evie.S & Toni
Kotakpos 6622
BDCO 40116A
Bandung - West Java
Indonesia

Sep 19, 2010
mad madge

Thank you for my package! Wow! I had to put it away until the winter holidays. I can't be tempted!

Sep 26, 2010
Terry Reid

hi sharon, a reminder if you have not yet responded,

here is an invitation to pARTicipate in the SECREt eXCHANGE exhibitions...pass the invitation on to your friends, and let me know on my page if you will or won't be able to contribute; go to IUoMA Events...or click on the link http://secretexchange.yolasite.com/ thx, Terry Reid, send me a friend request for easier communication

ps
(in facebook it is at :https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000748977585 )

Jun 26, 2011
Carlos I. Botana

Carlos Botana and “Milpedras” lithography studio call to all
mail-artists and visual poets to participate in the project

MAIL ART OR THE ART OF THE INVISIBLE

In this event, which will take place at the “Milpedras” studio, we will
talk about mail art and visual poetry, experimental poetry will be
recited and a performance will be carried out. A workshop on mail art
will be held in the same event.

All artworks received will be exhibited at “Milpedras” studio during the
days when these activities will be held.

Size and technique will be free and the deadline for the reception of
the artworks will be April, 10th, 1012. The artworks will also be
exhibited at http://www.elartedeloinvisible.blogspot.com, together with
information about the activities that will be organized.

Send your artworks to

MILPEDRAS TALLER DE LITOGRAFÍA
C/ Brasil, nº3 bajo
15009 - A Coruña - Spain

Dec 31, 2011
Medwolf

ok so I had a lil ole stroke and it was a long healing road lol but the wolf is back and u will all get something from me real soon..so keep smiling peoples lol a smile is way big medicine

Jul 15, 2012