Zack's Blog (732)

i received Mail Art from Maria Quiroga

terrific collage card from the mysterious Maria Q from Argentina; yes, sometimes the journey goes beyond the map, and sometimes the map goes beyond the mount... gracias por el recordatorio 

Added by Zack on February 4, 2025 at 2:04pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from William M

maybe it's a very hungry turtle; what do you think?

the other side of this delightful card features (flux)fish cut from the same marbled paper.

are William's hands ever still? i wonder...

Added by Zack on February 4, 2025 at 1:13pm — 4 Comments

i received Mail Art from Cinzia Farina

so crisp so clear! and it's always fun to see a new rubber portrait ]:-)

grazie Cinzia

Added by Zack on February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Carien van Hest

such a great composition, in every which way... thanks CvH xo42025

Added by Zack on February 3, 2025 at 6:10pm — 1 Comment

i received Mail Art from nonlocal variable

this is quite a treat - musical programming for the rest of the year ];-)

i'm grateful to be included, and looking forward to the artistic synesthesia that will be induced by sampling everyone's choices. 

thanks non for putting it all together; quite a…

Added by Zack on February 3, 2025 at 6:05pm — 3 Comments

i received Mail Art from Celestial Scribe

ya know, when i feel like i might not be playing with a full deck, Mail Art is there to supply the rest of the cards ...

so, some very cool cards (a both-sides-now shot) from the Republic van Patland. 

this one's my favorite:…

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Added by Zack on February 3, 2025 at 5:57pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Monster A GoGo

wow, this was the last piece of mail i received in 2024. this doesn't mean there aren't more holiday greetings yet to be blogged, but at least now i'm only exactly one month behind in terms of receipt/blog lag. sigh. it's hard out there for a Mail Artist (documentarian)...

holiday greetings and a complete update from Magogo; sounds like he's having a…

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Added by Zack on February 1, 2025 at 7:54am — 2 Comments

i received Mail Art from Sonia Eva

a tatted mandala lends texture to this colorful card with vaguely biological allusions; gracias Sonia

Added by Zack on February 1, 2025 at 7:42am — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Mail Art Martha

final Foldilope from 2024 - (these are always a challenge to open, but in a good way) - plus a lovely druidic card celebrating the winter solstice. sounds like Ali, the Queen of Regalia's royal cattitude, has been acting up lately. i never saw a green cat, i never hope to see one... (with apologies to Gelett Burgess). thanks Martha,…

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Added by Zack on February 1, 2025 at 7:34am — 1 Comment

i received Mail Art from Mikel Untzilla

i'm smiling even before i open the envelope ];-) 

three first class ATCs; gracias mi amigo.

Added by Zack on January 27, 2025 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment

i received Mail Art from Hester

now those are some serious stares. pity the photo can't capture the metallic glintings of Hester's creations. 

and another holiday bonus pack - this time, BD-related ephemera:

Mail Art With…

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Added by Zack on January 27, 2025 at 5:10pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from MomKat

a UPCerealist (!) work + a little green holiday tagalong from Greece. here, the studio has slipped into slow motion, but as long as there's holiday mail (art), i'm still celebrating. taking the long, slow view...

Katerina put out quite a spread with some Eat Art! omens and a side of stamps -…

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Added by Zack on January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Antonia Mayol Castello

Antonia sends 3 [wishes] for the new year: peace, love, justice; i'll drink to that/them!

also, a new little bookie entitled 'Dana' -…

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Added by Zack on January 26, 2025 at 4:49pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Stephanie Q

'Open

Your

Eyes

Mail

Art'

from the mysterious Ms. Q in Belgium; thanks!

Added by Zack on January 26, 2025 at 4:42pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Ruth Giles

yep, still opening the holiday mail... 

William Boyd, a paper holiday tree, and of course a christmas pie [Eat Art!

but it's the hairspray that pulls it all together ];-)

Added by Zack on January 26, 2025 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

i received Mail Art from DSBailey Cut&Post

a 'both sides now' shot. thanks DSB, for this intriguing and graphic collection of images/artwork.

i often feel like that guy with his head in his hands these days... 

Added by Zack on January 25, 2025 at 1:10pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Fleur Helsingor

impressive facade - and those are nice windows too. did you consider leasing, Fleur? ];-)

Added by Zack on January 25, 2025 at 1:01pm — 1 Comment

i received Mail Art from nonlocal variable

all of these marvels arrived in one envelope!

and my personal favorite of the larger works -

i say 'larger works' because non also tucked in these smaller pieces -…

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Added by Zack on January 25, 2025 at 12:56pm — No Comments

i received Mail Art from Susan Gnaedinger

who says there's nothing new under the sun? these bookcase people are adorable!

merci Susan

Added by Zack on January 19, 2025 at 10:58am — No Comments

i received Mail Art from William M

such a nice collage, incorporating more of the marbled paper. i can't help notice that this guy/these guys is/are stuck between gallows and neanderthal... hidden intention? makes me wonder how much planning goes into these cards. thank you William for all your mail, and for all your contributions to the…

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Added by Zack on January 19, 2025 at 10:55am — 1 Comment

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