August 2012 Blog Posts (235)

Claudia writes, "What? Me Worry?" as the caption for the awesome Picasso-esque tree. I am totally fascinated by Claudia's painting technique. I'm really not sure how she achieves this look. She makes it look effortless, and that it is created on trashpo puts it over the top. Thank you for another masterpiece…

I like the asemic writing on the envelope and this poor overworked postman--doesn't he know we are waiting for our mail? Niklas' drawing skills are out of this world. This recent series is incredible. Thank you!

The colours and composition are very good. On top there's a message in Dutch on the other side. Thank you, Diane.

I'm glad to share these three fantastic books with you! From left to right Marie Wintzer (Japan), Cheryl Penn (South-Africa), Ana-Karina (Florida US)

A CIRCLE, Marie Wintzer…

My latest arrivals this week. From Oragon and South Africa.Read more details about them at my blog if you like:…

I was amazed when I received this large painted envelope in the mail from Guido, not just the size but the weight...I could not get into the house fast enough!!!

"recognizing the eye of a sudden sun spot"

and then inside was a bound "Friour Editions 2012" of "Travels with Collages" edition #17of #50...Guido I am so honored that I received one of these…

Such a special surprise treat from Fleur...lovely colors and beautiful architecture *!*…

This is so balanced and aesthetically beautiful given that it is such grungy/raw trash. Torma has an amazing eye. More trashpo is posted at my blog at dianekeys.blogspot.com

Please send submissions for my trashpo call to

Diane Keys

407 S. Liberty St

Elgin IL  60120

Exhibition will take place in Jan 2012…

Received this piece from KingPins in his now infamous plastic boxes. It was accordian folded and devoted to the famouse Elgin Watch. I live in the Elgin Historic Watch District so this was perfect. And he has included the riverboat casino that is just up the street-he has done his homework. He promises this piece is 1 of ? which hopefully means many more to come. Thank…

Long long time ago in a far far away island, I received this Pirates book from Amy, but only got the chance to blog the first page.  http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blogs/yo-ho-mate-amy-irwen-comes-ashore-with-this-delightful-pirates?xg_source=activity

I always knew that this book deserved a complete blog, and my ship came in.  Read on if…

And the story continues:

What a book, and what a story.  Thank you Amy.

Kjempe bra og tusen takk!
Beautiful drawing on envelop from Niklas. Making and delivering Mail Art can be very exhausting. So you need to eat lots of cheese cake jordgubb biscuits. Good advice! Thank you, Niklas.

From Svenja Wahl, Germany

From Niklas Heed, Sweden

From Bifidus Jones, Minneapolis, US…

BLINDSIDE Festival - Calling Artists from Across the World

BLINDSIDE is calling for ‘postcards’ from contemporary visual artists to present their work for inclusion in RETURN TO SENDER — an exhibition in our inaugural festival in August 2012 themed around the open concept of travel, transitions and place.…