Nikoya Mills's Blog (13)

Lost In Life but Found My Way Back Here

I use to be an active member of IUOMA 6 years ago but life took me on a roller coaster ride.  I'm returning in hopes I can get some friends and start creating mail art with some of you.  You can see some of my past work on my page.  Cheers!

Added by Nikoya Mills on November 20, 2018 at 6:36pm — 1 Comment

Thank You So Much

I have received some AMAZING ART in the last few weeks and I am going to scan them very soon, tell the story and share its glory with the rest of you.

I hit a big wall of artist block (too bad it isn't made of wax I could just melt it) and I am trying to break out of it by making my lovely mother a counterfeit "Smash Book" (You can look it up on line to see what they are)  It is a big project but I think when I am done it will open my mind up to a bunch of new ideas.  I am…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on May 19, 2012 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Let the Wild Wumpus Begin!

Oh Spring came in like a thief and decided to play with my allergies; but it has been SO beautiful.  When I get to open my windows and let the Spring Air come play it is magical *sneeze*.  I am distracted by it all and have fallen a bit behind in my artwork; never fear the hot gun is still near with all my wax :). 

I am very sad that Marice Sendak passed away and I am hoping I will find some inspiration from his stories.  He was a very strange man, amazing illustrator/story…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on May 9, 2012 at 5:25pm — No Comments

And the Walls Came Crashing Down

Okay maybe not crashing but definitely torn down as my husband & father in the law renovate our bedroom.  I have my bedroom in my living room and dining room.  The Cats think either the world has finally gone to hell in a hand basketor it is a time to dance with the devil while going places they usually can't get to.  My poor dog is so confused she keeps looking at me like I should keep giving her treats to settler her nerves.  My fish... well they don't give damn as long as the great…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on March 24, 2012 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Happy Winds-Day

Greetings,

Today the Sun is shining, the wind is keeping a golden breeze running through my house, and I feel like the troll who doesn't want to get out of the cave.  I went through a Sleep Study last night and it was like being hooked up to every appliance in ones house; but hopefully it will show what is going on in this crazy sleeping mind of mine.

I have a stack of mail art to send out which I am fairly proud about; since I'm usually only able to do one a week. …

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Added by Nikoya Mills on March 14, 2012 at 5:36pm — 1 Comment

How to Decide?

Sometimes I create a piece of Mail Art and I know instantly who to send it to but most of the time I can't decide who to send it to.  Who will like it?  Want it?  There are times when I am just tempted to post it up and have the first person go "Me Me Me."  But where is the surprise of that?

Any suggestions?

Nikoya

Added by Nikoya Mills on March 6, 2012 at 3:52am — 19 Comments

Support Comes in Many Forms

Thank you everyone for your wonderful words, encouragement, and the hugs sent my way.  It really helped and I have been working on art as often as I can.  I am sending a piece to everyone who responded to my post.  This does not obligate you to respond but if you could please let me know if you received the pieces that would be a great help!

Happy Art to you all and many blessings

Nikoya

Added by Nikoya Mills on March 3, 2012 at 5:46am — No Comments

"I'm not Lost I'm somewhat off the way" --Dogs Die in Hot Cars

Greetings,

I have not been a member for very long and I have been sporadic about my postings, mail art and general forms of communications.  I apologize because I feel very blessed to be part of something so amazing as this website and for all of the wonderful pieces that I have received bringing a lot of light into my mail box.   Nadine you are AMAZING and extremely dedicated art penpal and I am in love with your pieces too :).

For two years I have battled and nearly…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on February 23, 2012 at 4:19am — 7 Comments

To Have or Have Not

 I was doing amazingly well at keep track of who I sent mail art out to and who I received it from.  Then shiny objects hypnotized me and I lost track of who I've sent mail art to or responded.  So, if my lovely Mail Art Friends can tell me if they have received a piece from me in the last two months that will help immensely.  I know that I still owe Val a piece, Nadine, Diane, and Patricio Duprat.  Is there anyone else?  I haven't received a notification of mail that I sent from a few…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on November 22, 2011 at 5:05am — No Comments

Artistic BLock

How does one get over that Wall that can be around ones creative mind?  I do not know if it is because I am in a knitting frenzy or that I have hit a level of my art that I am now ready to step up from.  What do you do when you become blocked?

Added by Nikoya Mills on November 6, 2011 at 4:52am — 10 Comments

Travels

I have received so many amazing Mail Art in the last few months that it kind of overwhelms my senses!  I am still trekking along making art when I can and sending it out to all of you!  However, I will be traveling around for the next few weeks, and though I try to bring my supplies, it takes longer for me to accomplish.  Once again my whimsical nature is sending me in different directions!

 

Now I am part of a mail chain and I just want some clarification on what I am suppose…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on October 1, 2011 at 6:38pm — No Comments

Is it Possible

to simply display pieces that I have created, not for mail art, but for other projects here?  Would that be a misuse of the website?  Do others share artwork here?  Not just mail art... I mean?

 

Just pondering along....

Added by Nikoya Mills on August 27, 2011 at 5:01am — 1 Comment

Time

By nature I am a whimsical person who can whim her way into something a little quickly.  I have decided with my Mail art to not burn myself out quickly by trying to keep up with all that I receive.  So, I promise to send you a piece if you send me one but do not be disappointed if it takes time for me to get it to you.  I haven't forgotten but simply waiting for that Muse to come knocking in my brain. Also, I am getting use to mailing Internationally and I haven't figured out all of the…

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Added by Nikoya Mills on August 24, 2011 at 10:51pm — No Comments

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