DKeys's Blog – February 2013 Archive (18)

Am I the only one?

am I the only one that is thrilled they finally came out with new postcard stamps? I was soooo sick of those Hawaiian shirt ones they had for months now. Apples to apples is a big improvement

Added by DKeys on February 27, 2013 at 3:52pm — 11 Comments

Big D from David Stafford and Mail Art Rejected by Germany

Received this from David Stafford "painting the big D"

And this mail art I sent to Horst Baur was returned literally MONTHS later due to insufficient address. I was expecting one of their uber thoughtful letters/envelopes.…

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Added by DKeys on February 27, 2013 at 2:46pm — 4 Comments

Some Kind of Hoedown from Judith Kalina

Received this great collage from new friend Judith. She combines stamps, stickers, fabric, acrylic and book pages. I love all the layers thank you!!

Added by DKeys on February 26, 2013 at 2:44pm — 1 Comment

Anete Ulmane made this tunning series of trashbooks, and I was lucky enough to receive book "B" I was unable to get a good scan of the cover as it has empty blister packs like some of the others. This book is delicate looking and very feminine given that it is trash that is quite an accomplishment!!…

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Added by DKeys on February 16, 2013 at 5:56pm — 2 Comments

Minimalist Trashpo From Carlene Taylor Simmons

From new friend Carlene, this beautiful piece of trashpo graced my mailbox. she seems to have a natural knack for it thank you!!

Added by DKeys on February 16, 2013 at 5:20pm — 4 Comments

Love Grenade from Cayte Catastrophe

This explosive mail art arrived on Valentine's Day--perfect timing. Super great trashpo and every little detail is appreciated thank you Cayte!!!!!!!

Added by DKeys on February 16, 2013 at 3:58pm — 1 Comment

Claudia McGill in 3D

I always love Claudia's color combinations and this piece has so much wonderful layering of textures and patterns. Thank you Claudia!!

Added by DKeys on February 15, 2013 at 1:33pm — 3 Comments

Blogjam

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Added by DKeys on February 12, 2013 at 4:45pm — 12 Comments

Trashpo Show Hits the Press!!!!!

I'm on cloud nine this a.m. Trashpo is official-

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702079621/

In my haste to get the video of the show out, I neglected to put all the participants names in the credits. I am very sorry about this. I was so excited to show it and am also not very good with making videos, but I WILL fix this!!!!! If you know you participated and did not see…

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Added by DKeys on February 8, 2013 at 2:00pm — 10 Comments

Exported Trash from Nancy Bell Scott!!!!!!

I was beyond excited to get an envelope with the unmistakable writing of Nancy Bell Scott. She has never failed to replenish my art supplies==intuitively seeming to know when my trash stash is low. I love every last details and your artwork is beautiful. Thank you…

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Added by DKeys on February 7, 2013 at 6:06pm — 4 Comments

Exported Trash from Nancy Bell Scott!!!!!!

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Added by DKeys on February 7, 2013 at 6:06pm — 4 Comments

Complete Rubbish from Vizma

A day later, I am still thinking about and laughing from this mail art. The Roadkill meat Platter Raffle is a great idea for DKult. Turkey…

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Added by DKeys on February 7, 2013 at 6:03pm — 1 Comment

Mail Art Philosopher , Richard Canard

Added by DKeys on February 7, 2013 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Uniquely Taidgh

Taidgh's mail art is unbelievale. His style is unlike anything I've seen before and I love the whacky world he has created. He has trademarked…

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Added by DKeys on February 7, 2013 at 3:06pm — 7 Comments

Groundbreaking!!!! Dean Marks Organizes the Biggest Fundraiser in Mail Art History!!!!

I hope you will support Dean Marks in his effort to raise money to save the USPS. He has an offer from the Louvre to DOUBLE any funds raised by IOUMA. He has come up with the genius idea of the Mail Artists of IOUMA Nude Calendar!!! These would be tasteful photos of course, and there are some rather large stamps available no?

We will give a large portion to Ruud, of course, but think of your poor postal workers--worked half to death, trying to compete with robots, the constant brunt…

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Added by DKeys on February 5, 2013 at 3:48pm — 6 Comments

Donald Kolberg Janitorial Relic

New Friend, Donald Kolberg has sent me this fine piece of trashpo and rare relic from the Impossible Impassable Museum. As the Janitor was once quoted as saying, "Vowels are overated." thanks Donald-I look foward to exchanging more with you and seeing other…

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Added by DKeys on February 4, 2013 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Dustin Hamby Is a Trashpo Savant

Dustin sent this outrageous…

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Added by DKeys on February 3, 2013 at 7:18pm — 17 Comments

Cousin Sal and others' Wheel of Love from Alicia Starr

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Added by DKeys on February 2, 2013 at 1:34pm — 3 Comments

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