Thom Courcelle's Blog – January 2024 Archive (8)
Counterfeit Stamp Scheme Nearly Derails a Vermont Nonprofit's Fundraising Campaign
This article appeared in Vermont's Alternative Newspaper Weekly, Seven Days, and I immediately felt it was appropriate news for the IUOMA community (particularly in the United States, where a majority of this scamming appears to be taking place). I have, myself, actually come across these "discount" postage stamp websites that claim that they can sell postage stamps at a reduced rate (up to HALF-OFF!) because they purchase stamps in bulk. …
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 15, 2024 at 5:47pm — 1 Comment
A 'Zine for a 'Zine—The Brilliant Stamp Art of William Mellott in a Mini-Zine
I recently sent William a copy of the mini-zine I created called "FluxFish in the Year of the Rabbit," and he kindly countered with a mini-zine of his own, starring his amazing stamp artistry...…
Added by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 9:31pm — 2 Comments
Birthday Art "Polka" from Nancy Bell Scott
I celebrated another year around the Sun recently, and mailart pal Nancy Bell Scott honored the occasion with a most magnificent example of her artistry... She had actually sent me a personal electronic message with the image first...so it was a total surprise to receive the ACTUAL ARTWORK in the mail THE VERY NEXT DAY!!
Above is the image…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 9:07pm — 1 Comment
A Xanadu of eXcellent eXciting eXquisite eXpedited Postal eXpress from Dr. Zack
A recently received hand-made envelope from Dr. Zack revealed so many goodies that it felt like Santa had left me a MailArt Stocking stuffed with treasures! They were even nicely gift-wrapped...
There…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments
Flowers and Kites—Earth and Air—from Debra Mulnick
A beautiful hand-folded envelope made of a luscious Baroque flower print paper, from Debra Mulnick...
...containing a Japanese block print that Debra has embellished and collaged with words to create a minimalist poem. A very nice personal note on the reverse.
Like Debra, I think that 2024 (a presidential election year…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 8:04pm — No Comments
A Little Devil Told Me The MailArt Revolution is ON!!
Here's the little devil (drawn by the hand of Jimmy Hackney)...
I love this graffito-like drawing with the young Basquiat gazing on! ...The power of a few primary color pens can be amazing in the hands of a true artist!
I think this is my first exchange with Jimmy (aka "J.J. Hack"). And, I had already…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 7:51pm — 1 Comment
You Have to Wait Until Chapter 3 to Get to the Good Parts...
An excellent paint-and-Collage work by the amazing hand of Carien van Hest...
A closer view...
Thanks,…
ContinueAdded by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 7:38pm — No Comments
Holiday Greetings Postcards from Stafford and Muchmore
Dave Stafford on the left, and Coco Muchmore on the right...
Added by Thom Courcelle on January 14, 2024 at 7:25pm — 2 Comments
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