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http://www.usaprojects.org/project/hands_that_do_all

The intricate network of scars and deep creases that sculpt a hand distinctively expresses what a person does. Mãos dos Sete Ofícios, or Hands That Do All is our latest creative exploration, a play on the Portuguese expression, O homem dos sete ofícios (jack of all trades). Over two months…

The ARTErra is a rural art residency structure that support and encourage artistic creation and production.

Housed in a remarkably small rural village, you will find in ARTErra physical spaces and tools for the reception of the project / proposal of the artist or collective of different artistic disciplines.

In addition to a house with several recreational areas and facilities, the ARTErra has a "creation yard" area where are the work spaces (sound studio and booth capturing,…

Dean tells this story sooooo well; all I need to do is provide the visuals...enjoy *!*

I am just a mere shadow to Dean's greatness!!! I think this is THE PIECE DEAN, that has earned a place on my office wall!!! hugs and hugs and…

a beautiful tryptich which shows up allot greener than in reality. The colors are a soft brown with green undertone which shades to a nice orange that lightens the view. You are Special Kerri *!*  xxoo

Orange envelop arrived in Amsterdam. Orange is a banned colour here, at least until next Queens Day. Val sent me the sad story of Darlington FC, including original photograph of a team playing in a nearly empty station. The football ticket is from 2003! There is no Darlington team nor stadion anymore. How can you part with this historical ticket, Val. I will keep it, of…

A dimensional piece with hand cut cathedral arch - very beautiful, soft photo behind on heavy watercolor paper...

the back shows a hand sketch of the artist and a stamp that says "it's only class warfare if the poor remembers to fight back".

Thank you so much James for a nice Monday surprise....*!*…

such awesome work Guido...love the Artistamps!  thank you....xxoo…

The Land O Lakes kid pulls a fab piece out of his log cabin and sends it to Paris.  This book is simply amazing, and had me smiling from sweet corn ear to sweet corn ear.  Thank you very much Mr. Jones.

     But the girls that do, have a ball.

A good story always has a little hidden mystery included.…

Come all ye young fellows that follow Amy. And pray pay attention and listen to me. I'll show you a piece that you'll just have to sea.  HO HO HO Well blow me head down.   The Rosemount post office must have been smiling all day.  They split their sides laughing at Mail Art which was sent all this way.  Give me some time to blow the man down.  Great Amy, and Thank you, it is a barrel full of fun ... but wait, there is more.…

Wicked, Simplily Wicked.  What a surprise to find this amazing piece in a suspicious brown envelope.  Alicia out did herself without the help of the Good Fairy of the North.  Bravo!

Totto, I don't think we are in Iowa anymore.

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It's a wood piece about 12"h x 18"w. in this picture you can see someone staned the baby's gown wrong. i don't know if thats the reason for trashing it,but my good luck.…

These two cards, from very different moments in David's life, are just the tip of the iceberg:    …

... and the unusual, winsome, and talented Morley: …

From Brasil, this beauty with spirals, doodles and colours. Wow-combination. Thank you, Giuliana.

CZ sent this amazing collage which is trading card sized. Incredible detail, very intricate on a card that is no larger than 3" long!

Hope you can join this show! Non profit literacy program holds an annual mail art exhibition in Los Angeles!

http://postmarked2012.blogspot.com/

Jen Staggs sent me a small thank you note and on the back was this handy reference guide to Jen's Pens.

Two joyous pieces arrived this week.  The first Giuliana de Fiori called 'fashion' but I guess it will need to be washed eventually... the second is something which came for Island Mailart from a local island artist, Susan Landor Keegin.  Both make me want to go…