The usual reasons: it's truly democratic (if you ignore the poor folks who don't have mail service) and it is NECESSARY for my soul to create/share art in such a fashion. I can't quite put a finger on why I went from collecting stamps to making my own stamps when in my early teens thinking I was the only weirdo on the planet to do such a thing.
USA POSTAL RATES (effective 27 JAN 2019): • The First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) rate for postage purchased at the Post Office is increasing by 5¢ going from 50¢ to 55¢. • Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost an extra 15¢; a decrease from 21¢. • First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelope rates are not increasing in 2019, remaining at $1.00 (1 oz.), with additional ounces costing 15¢. • Postcard rates are also not increasing in 2019, remaining at 35¢. • Postage printed online (Metered Mail rate) will now be a 5¢ discount compared to the Post Office price with rates increasing to 50¢ in 2019 from 47¢. • Each additional ounce will cost an extra 15¢ in 2019, a decrease from 21¢. • INTERNATIONAL LETTERS & POSTCARDS remain $1.15 per piece.
Thank you for noticing. The "Stencil Craze", as it was known in BalTimOre, really did have solidarity amongst its participants. Most or all of us knew each other & 'had each other's backs'.
Strictly speaking, I am not a collector, but I use materials sent to me, in collages. I carefully paste your stamps on my collages, they will become part of the new art. Dear Bradford, how do you like this idea?
What's this Bradford; another believer in the etiquette of airmail? Can there really be two of us? I have always thought that there was a lot of mileage to be found amongst the other ephemera found on mail besides stamps. Glad to have found a fellow traveller . . .
06.10.19 Dare Mister Bradford,...was pleased to see your commentary regarding "Wild Bill" Hickok as I had often wondered but never asked....& what did you think of the HBO series "Deadwood"??? You must surely have some sort of realistic insight. I'm fairly easily entertained but I thought it was one of the best so called " "westerns" ever. & was surprized to learn how much I enjoyed the foul-mouthed character "Calamity Jane" with what seemed to be "a heart of gold". Happy Trails, Richard Canard
Bradford, I received your Halloween postie today and I love it! And I love Albert Einstein too. He’s a handsome and scary critter! And obviously a very smart kitty! Cats are my favorites. I hope to see more of Albert! Thank you so much! You can expect something from me soon.
Thanks for the Halloween card, Bradford! Please note that I have changed my address. My new address is on my page. Will send something back to you. I have an idea to work one!
Well, Deadwood, South Dakotey finally caught up with the rest of the nation. Today, the mayor held a special meeting at noon, passed Deadwood Resolution No.10 which shut down all the casinos at 5 p.m. In other local news, Sturgis Guns is giving every gun buyer a free bible with their purchase.
Bradford, Thanks for the link to the postage stamps made from the algae of the Venice Lagoon. It's a very interesting story and explanation of the stamp-making process.
Thanks for the feedback. I was trying for a Bruno C. flashy image. it took some time and i'm still not sure but ya can't go wrong with pinials as finials (had to look that one up - i was sure it was a bird term..jeje) or with avians. Will send snail mail one of these days.... if the post office survives in the USA...ciao
Hi Bradford, thanks so much! For some reason I'm just seeing your message, I think I just haven't gotten the hang of the IUOMA site yet. You have such a great collection of work on your page. Would you like to do an exchange?
I mailed my first piece in 1990, but perhaps some of the old envelopes that I've employed have earlier dates on them, but I can't contend that my work pre-dates 1990. My first was a stamp of Bug Bunny taken from a magazine with his ears extending beyond the borders of the cartoon perforations. My motivation came from an article about a Doonesbury cartoon that was drawn as postage stamps and folks cut those out, glued them to envelopes and sent them successfully through the mail.
21.10.20 Dare Sir Bradford,...looking forward to the second coming of the Yves Klein postcard ("Leap into the Void") -a monumental event in contemporary art.......& the Doonesbury Cartoon Postage Stamps (via Michael Thompson) .....I had not ever heard of that one but what an exciting,strange & exceptionable collectible that must be even among traditional & conservative stamp collectors!!!!! SinCelery, Richard Canard
Thanks for the comment on my Workspace photos, Bradford.
That coffee mug you commented on is my favorite and one that I was recently gifted from a friend who lived above the Propt Theater in Chicago. They recently left their original theater space and had a huge open house with lots of free stuff to take...I couldnt help but accept it as my friend placed it ontop of the armfull of theater stuff I went home with:)
Thanks, will try that. I got a friend who is an IT geek whom I should have consulted. I tried to send this from Messages and it did not go when I hit send. Why is it only this site affected and no any other? Really weird.
Dear Bradford, thank you for your feedback on my poems.I could tell you the addresses on the Internet where all available English translations of my poems are located.
this one took off a few days ago - but I'm afraid the postage 's too weak . . . I checked this morning at the post office, but the letter was gone already. . . we'll see then. Have a nice day !
MaoMao
Hey there! :) Thanks for letting me on board the ship!
Aug 24, 2018
Jorge Martin
Thank you for your "Hola", Bradford!
Oct 29, 2018
Ilya Semenenko-Basin
Thank you.
I will also send you a collage.
Nov 14, 2018
Elle Mercurio Cherrier
Dec 3, 2018
The Artful Writer
Thank you. Merry Christmas.
Dec 25, 2018
Cody Whitby
IT nerds forever thanks for the add
Jan 2, 2019
Bradford
USA POSTAL RATES (effective 27 JAN 2019):
• The First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) rate for postage purchased at the Post Office is increasing by 5¢ going from 50¢ to 55¢.
• Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost an extra 15¢; a decrease from 21¢.
• First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelope rates are not increasing in 2019, remaining at $1.00 (1 oz.), with additional ounces costing 15¢.
• Postcard rates are also not increasing in 2019, remaining at 35¢.
• Postage printed online (Metered Mail rate) will now be a 5¢ discount compared to the Post Office price with rates increasing to 50¢ in 2019 from 47¢.
• Each additional ounce will cost an extra 15¢ in 2019, a decrease from 21¢.
• INTERNATIONAL LETTERS & POSTCARDS remain $1.15 per piece.
Jan 14, 2019
tENTATIVELY, a cONVENIENCE
Thank you for noticing. The "Stencil Craze", as it was known in BalTimOre, really did have solidarity amongst its participants. Most or all of us knew each other & 'had each other's backs'.
Feb 21, 2019
amadeu escórcio
Yes I know that I have already a profil at IUOMA but... I have not more the ancient e-mail and I think it´s better put my new e-mail here.
Amadeu Escórcio
Feb 22, 2019
jon foster
Sure, I'll get a newsletter out to you.
Feb 23, 2019
David Stafford
Bradford,
Did you send me a message. I'm not sure I received the entire thing. Let me know.
Dave
Mar 13, 2019
Thea Hollister
Thank you
Mar 26, 2019
Cherub Ayers
Putting art in the mail for you now!
Jun 6, 2019
Jeremy Ng
Card coming your way
Aug 4, 2019
Jeremy Ng
Hi Bradford, I was wondering if you have received my postcard. I mailed it out in early August. Thanks
Aug 22, 2019
Sabela Baña
Thanks
Sep 9, 2019
Ilya Semenenko-Basin
I am very grateful to you for your artiststamps.
So awesome!
Strictly speaking, I am not a collector, but I use materials sent to me, in collages. I carefully paste your stamps on my collages, they will become part of the new art. Dear Bradford, how do you like this idea?
Sep 14, 2019
Mary Anne
What's this Bradford; another believer in the etiquette of airmail? Can there really be two of us? I have always thought that there was a lot of mileage to be found amongst the other ephemera found on mail besides stamps. Glad to have found a fellow traveller . . .
Sep 16, 2019
Richard Canard
06.10.19 Dare Mister Bradford,...was pleased to see your commentary regarding "Wild Bill" Hickok as I had often wondered but never asked....& what did you think of the HBO series "Deadwood"??? You must surely have some sort of realistic insight. I'm fairly easily entertained but I thought it was one of the best so called " "westerns" ever. & was surprized to learn how much I enjoyed the foul-mouthed character "Calamity Jane" with what seemed to be "a heart of gold". Happy Trails, Richard Canard
Oct 6, 2019
Mary Anne
Hi there. I seem to have had a lot of mail go missing recently so I am chasing about and
wondering if this arrived?
Oct 9, 2019
Maggie Mize
Bradford, I received your Halloween postie today and I love it! And I love Albert Einstein too. He’s a handsome and scary critter! And obviously a very smart kitty! Cats are my favorites. I hope to see more of Albert! Thank you so much! You can expect something from me soon.
Maggie Mize ~ heymaggie
Nov 16, 2019
Jeremy Ng
Thanks for the Halloween card, Bradford! Please note that I have changed my address. My new address is on my page. Will send something back to you. I have an idea to work one!
Nov 27, 2019
Petrolpetal
Hello there!
I'm Petrolpetal and I'm back doing mail art after a break. I'm looking to meet new people, and I'll be sending you some mail!
Best wishes
Petrolpetal
Dec 13, 2019
Judy Skolnick
Wonderful!!!!
Dec 19, 2019
Daniel C. Boyer
My mailing address is:
Chevalier Daniel C. Boyer
161 Prince St., Apt. 2
New York, NY 10012-5338
Feb 27, 2020
Bruno Cassaglia
Grazie! b
Mar 8, 2020
Bruno Cassaglia
é vero! un virtuale abbraccio e abbasso il virus!!! netpOet
Mar 15, 2020
Carmen Kennedy
Bradford...thanks, I look forward to seeing you in the mail.
Mar 18, 2020
Bradford
Well, Deadwood, South Dakotey finally caught up with the rest of the nation. Today, the mayor held a special meeting at noon, passed Deadwood Resolution No.10 which shut down all the casinos at 5 p.m.
In other local news, Sturgis Guns is giving every gun buyer a free bible with their purchase.
Mar 26, 2020
Debra Mulnick
That is TWISTED!
Mar 26, 2020
Fast Eyes
Apr 3, 2020
Jenn Miltenberger
Wow, that was definitely me. I haven't had any in years. I had one named Harriett who lived for years and years.
Apr 16, 2020
Carmela Rizzuto
Bradford, Thanks for the link to the postage stamps made from the algae of the Venice Lagoon. It's a very interesting story and explanation of the stamp-making process.
May 20, 2020
jon foster
Jun 6, 2020
Aaron Sciandra
Thank you so much. As of right now the Beard award is just a nomination. Winners will be announced in September.
Jun 21, 2020
Chepín
Thanks for the feedback. I was trying for a Bruno C. flashy image. it took some time and i'm still not sure but ya can't go wrong with pinials as finials (had to look that one up - i was sure it was a bird term..jeje) or with avians. Will send snail mail one of these days.... if the post office survives in the USA...ciao
Jun 24, 2020
Peg McCaskey
I am a nut!!!
Jul 6, 2020
Bruno Cassaglia
Ciao Caro Amico, grazie! un fraterno abbraccio. cb*
Jul 17, 2020
Tara Odorizzi
Hi Bradford, thanks so much! For some reason I'm just seeing your message, I think I just haven't gotten the hang of the IUOMA site yet. You have such a great collection of work on your page. Would you like to do an exchange?
Aug 28, 2020
Mail Art Martha
Thank you Bradford, I have a card from A C but the address is not clear .
Sep 12, 2020
Yvonne Kettner
Hi Bradford,
I had to look up what the cow group was first ;)
well, I have a cow chair, might as well join the cow group.
Yvonne
Sep 18, 2020
michael thompson
I mailed my first piece in 1990, but perhaps some of the old envelopes that I've employed have earlier dates on them, but I can't contend that my work pre-dates 1990. My first was a stamp of Bug Bunny taken from a magazine with his ears extending beyond the borders of the cartoon perforations. My motivation came from an article about a Doonesbury cartoon that was drawn as postage stamps and folks cut those out, glued them to envelopes and sent them successfully through the mail.
Oct 21, 2020
Richard Canard
21.10.20 Dare Sir Bradford,...looking forward to the second coming of the Yves Klein postcard ("Leap into the Void") -a monumental event in contemporary art.......& the Doonesbury Cartoon Postage Stamps (via Michael Thompson) .....I had not ever heard of that one but what an exciting,strange & exceptionable collectible that must be even among traditional & conservative stamp collectors!!!!! SinCelery, Richard Canard
Oct 22, 2020
Mah Nu
Thanks for the comment on my Workspace photos, Bradford.
That coffee mug you commented on is my favorite and one that I was recently gifted from a friend who lived above the Propt Theater in Chicago. They recently left their original theater space and had a huge open house with lots of free stuff to take...I couldnt help but accept it as my friend placed it ontop of the armfull of theater stuff I went home with:)
Nov 24, 2020
Mail Art Martha
Nov 24, 2020
Kathy Barnett
Bradford, did you get your assistants? Photos please!
Dec 8, 2020
Amanda Becerra
Thank you very much!
Dec 15, 2020
Amanda Becerra
Hi Bradford! Thank you for the welcome to IUOMA! I apologize for the late reply- still learning the site. Happy New Year!
Jan 3, 2021
Ilya Semenenko-Basin
Dear Bradford, thank you for your feedback on my poems. I could tell you the addresses on the Internet where all available English translations of my poems are located.
Jan 12, 2021
Ifé Niklaus
Hi there Bradford!
this one took off a few days ago - but I'm afraid the postage 's too weak . . . I checked this morning at the post office, but the letter was gone already. . . we'll see then. Have a nice day !
Feb 1, 2021