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.
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 !
Hi Bradford! I will do my best to bore you about typography and margins! Nice items you have (in a nice rustic setting)! I have to figure out this IUOMA interface, but I'm excited to be here and part of the community. I learned about it from my friend Mim.
I don't know if I can comment on your comment so I'm commenting here...
Thanks for checking out my site. It's interesting because I was thinking about changing my views on watercolor. I've started doing more planned-out semi- traditional work with them lately and I might like it. Still not sure though. I'd strongly recommend playing with them at any rate. Just jump right in! Whether it's a pan of crayola watercolors or a single tube of Windsor and Newton, just do it!
Funny that you just left Austin so recently. I hope life is good in Deadwood. At least people know how to deal with winter up there...
Hi Bradford, thanks for the info but I had his address on the map, I just thought he was there. I wanted to thank him directly for his two postcards. I hope to have one from you soon ^^ see you soon. Greetings, sandra
I mainly take photos using the traditional method on black and white negatives (medium format, e.g. 6x9 or 6x6 cm), and the prints are made in the darkroom on photographic paper. For the purposes of the blog, there are also scans from negatives. I use old cameras, sometimes even 100 years old (eg Kodak Brownie).
But for the purposes of the blog, I also sometimes use electronic devices, without modifying the image made.
Hiya, Bradford. No teaching now, but I am still involved sending pieces to nieces. Got way deeper involved in press and writing a book and having a midlife crisis. Glad to be back! Got a stamp perforator, so upping artiststamp game.
with Acrylic made soft with different water-thinning I like to work. But
I make also collages combined with colour-painting. Collages I produce with material from strange medias or by own, most outcuts of my own fotocoped works, which are paintet with different medias, most acylic colours. My idea is, to shape autonom artpieces send by MAIL; the communication should be in it, but has not priority.
With warm regards Ottmar - Kunstwindhund
Please excuse my bad english- language, I'm not good in it.
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 - poetArtist
Grazie! b
Mar 8, 2020
Bruno Cassaglia - poetArtist
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 - poetArtist
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
Heidi Leech
Hi Bradford! I will do my best to bore you about typography and margins! Nice items you have (in a nice rustic setting)! I have to figure out this IUOMA interface, but I'm excited to be here and part of the community. I learned about it from my friend Mim.
Feb 17, 2021
Trisha Kummer
Thanks for checking out my site. It's interesting because I was thinking about changing my views on watercolor. I've started doing more planned-out semi- traditional work with them lately and I might like it. Still not sure though. I'd strongly recommend playing with them at any rate. Just jump right in! Whether it's a pan of crayola watercolors or a single tube of Windsor and Newton, just do it!
Funny that you just left Austin so recently. I hope life is good in Deadwood. At least people know how to deal with winter up there...
Mar 2, 2021
sandra GACHES
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Hi Bradford, thanks for the info but I had his address on the map, I just thought he was there. I wanted to thank him directly for his two postcards.
I hope to have one from you soon ^^ see you soon. Greetings, sandra
Apr 12, 2021
Bruno Cassaglia - poetArtist
Grazie Bradford... un fraterno abbraccio , b
Apr 13, 2021
Raphael Nadolny
I mainly take photos using the traditional method on black and white negatives (medium format, e.g. 6x9 or 6x6 cm), and the prints are made in the darkroom on photographic paper.
For the purposes of the blog, there are also scans from negatives.
I use old cameras, sometimes even 100 years old (eg Kodak Brownie).
But for the purposes of the blog, I also sometimes use electronic devices, without modifying the image made.
Jun 9, 2021
Rosalie Gancie
Welcome & thanks for the kind comment! Great Fluxus Dakota stamps.
Jun 14, 2021
Susan Gnaedinger
We became friends a few weeks ago when you shared an address. Do you want to exchange mail art?
Jul 18, 2021
Jenn Miltenberger
Thanks for the birthday wishes Brad!
Aug 18, 2021
Bruno Cassaglia - poetArtist
Ciao Caro Amico! può essere! Un fraterno abbraccio, W LA MAIL ART!!!
Sep 7, 2021
Bruno Cassaglia - poetArtist
Ciao Caro Amico, scusa ma non ho compreso cosa volevi dire con "There you go".
Hello Dear Friend, sorry but I did not understand what you meant by "Here you are".
Sep 9, 2021
Cheryl Roeske
My website is under construction right now which is why it does not work. I play with small and large groups. Making art is another form of music :)
Sep 18, 2021
Jinny Pearce
Hiya, Bradford. No teaching now, but I am still involved sending pieces to nieces. Got way deeper involved in press and writing a book and having a midlife crisis. Glad to be back! Got a stamp perforator, so upping artiststamp game.
How are things with you? What are you up to?
Feb 22, 2022
Thomas Pratt
l will take that as a compliment. I`m honored. I would like to send you my visual thoughts.
Like my brain in a box.. Still recovering from 2017 wildfire. It took away my soul and mojo.
I like your page and collections. I will send post your way
Feb 24, 2022
Thomas Pratt
Everything on my page was lost in the 2017 Santa Rosa wildfire.
This is the first time I have been able to look at my art.
Without a body of work how can I say I am an artist ????
But I value your comments.
Feb 24, 2022
Christopher Challen
Hello Bradford - thanks for getting in touch.
I'm looking forward to finding my way around the site and posting a few stamp related items and films. My postal address is as follows:
Chris Challen, 1. Anchor Terrace, High Street, Chalford, Gloucestershire GL6 8DS England
I'm currently preparing for an exhibition 'The Mind's I' in Cheltenham this May.
Take care.
Mar 7, 2022
Justin Hood
Hello Bradford! Thanks for the friendship request. I look forward to the mail you sent me. I will gladly return the favor!
Mar 12, 2022
Thomas Pratt
i`m curious, how did you come across my page? I am at the far end of the members pages.
I recently scrolled through all the members and it took quite a while.
you must be very patient.....
Thomas
Mar 13, 2022
Sabela Baña
Bradfor: Valerie Rajcic .not is member of IUOMA
Apr 1, 2022
Ottmar Bergmann - Kunstwindhund-
Dear Bradford,
with Acrylic made soft with different water-thinning I like to work. But
I make also collages combined with colour-painting. Collages I produce with material from strange medias or by own, most outcuts of my own fotocoped works, which are paintet with different medias, most acylic colours. My idea is, to shape autonom artpieces send by MAIL; the communication should be in it, but has not priority.
With warm regards Ottmar - Kunstwindhund
Please excuse my bad english- language, I'm not good in it.
Apr 4, 2022
Maxima Strange
Hi Bradford, thanks for joining my group, One Page Zines. I will be sending you a copy of my latest 8 page zine made from one sheet of paper tomorrow.
May 13, 2022
Curtis Tucker
Thanks for adding me! I'm just getting started and will have stuff to mail out in June.
May 14, 2022
Zinaida
Nice to be here!
May 19, 2022
Sandra Agens
May 23, 2022