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Mars Tokyo's Mail Art

Mars new work seems all about RESISTANCE! Bound, blinded, strangled -- Da Da indeed. I love the addition of the freedom-related postage stamps to the ATC's. Absolutely great work!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 15, 2017 at 11:47pm — No Comments

Jimmy Connors and Michael Orr Mail Art

At the top is one of Jimmy's famous distressed postcards--this one has holes cut in it and some deliberate-looking tears on the surface. Really interesting, what he's doing.

The pink/red card is a wonderful piece from Michael Orr. So complex, I like it very much. The list across the top is a kind of poem including entries such as "owls" and…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 15, 2017 at 12:42am — 2 Comments

Top left is a completed Buddy Jam I sent to Robyn. I love what she did with my simple abstract design. Top right is an ATC in her new "cubist" style. So restful to the eye. It almost reminds me of Eastern Orthodox iconography, not sure why...beautiful postcard, too! Thanks…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 14, 2017 at 12:54am — No Comments

Mail Art Martha!

WOW! I didn't know Martha was fluent in Spanish! Or Cat, or Rat! As best I can figure, the cat is bragging about not only being descended from Egyptian gods but also one of his ancestors was a favorite of Louis XIV of France. The rat responds, in essense, "no big deal, cat, my family has always been distinguished in medical experimentation!" Wonderful…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 14, 2017 at 12:51am — 1 Comment

Amy Irwen's ATC

Wow, I don't know how Amy does it! Sewing on what looks like foil! I would totally mess that up. I love this ATC and the envelope, too!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 10, 2017 at 1:15am — No Comments

Robyn Banks' ATC

I don't like to use the word adorable very much, but come on!!! Glitter, pirates, barefoot girl in a tree! How fun!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 10, 2017 at 1:13am — No Comments

William M's Mail Art, Poem, Collage, oh my!

Great erasure poem, William!

And on the other side, this very cool collage. Love the envelope, too! Thanks…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on October 10, 2017 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

Judy's ATC

I think this completed buddy jam from Judy Staroscik is fantastic! I provided the blue grid design, she did everything else. Just marvelous!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:35am — 1 Comment

Sheri Rice and Dorina Harangus Blog Jam

Lovely cards from Dorina and Sheri. Dorina's card is painted and pencilled, very like a surreal apple tree! Sheri's is a beautiful collage. Thanks, both of you!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:32am — No Comments

Richard Canard Poem!!!

Richard channels the Sopranos? I love the little drawing you can see from the other side of the card!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:27am — No Comments

Rani Goel's Mail Art

I love Rani's mail art! Beautiful and symbolic! Thanks…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:25am — No Comments

Katherina's Mail Art

SummerTime Blues! With kittens! Thanks, MomKat!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:21am — 1 Comment

Mail Art Martha's Wonderful Mail Art

Martha sent me these beautiful fishes and sirens! Love the…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:19am — 1 Comment

Jimmy Connors Mail Art Challenge to the Postman

Jimmy has taken over when Dean "Artist in Seine" left off! Here's a plastic knife attached to what looks like maybe a picture of Luther(?) If there's a Mail Art Symbolist Movement Jimmy should be its leader!…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 29, 2017 at 2:15am — 1 Comment

Robyn Banks' ATC's from Oz

The HOT HOT FREE HOT FREE HOT AWESOME ATC is just for me! YEA. I love FREE HOT AWESOME thing! The one on the right is a completed trio jam by me, William Mellott and Robyn. Woot woot! Thanks!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 17, 2017 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Fishy ATC's from Fleur

Aren't these beautiful? Gorgeous fish and stars afloat over a gritty urban landscape. Thanks Fleur!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 17, 2017 at 7:22pm — No Comments

Juana Almaguer's Poetry and Mail Art

Juana sends this beautiful eclipse phases print and envelope, along with some very cool explanations and photos of eclipse phenomena from old manazines! And, always, poetry. Thank you Juana. I love your art and your poetic sensibility.

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 17, 2017 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Lady Blubird Mail Art

Lovely, funny pieces from the Lady. Love it all--keep it coming!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 17, 2017 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Carina Carina

I don't know if you can tell from this picture, but the lady is pretty much ensnared by string. She could probably escape if she used her head but she might actually like it in there, who knows.

I love the "back" as much as…

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Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 17, 2017 at 7:16pm — 1 Comment

Fishy Mail Art from Fleur

Fleur puts her fantastic photography/collage skills in service of fish! The middle one looks a lot like some of the fish I have freeloading in my backyard pond! Beautiful--thanks, Fleur!

Added by Toni Hanner -- tonipoet on August 4, 2017 at 10:13pm — 1 Comment

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