A few weeks ago I sent off five of my postcards to participate in the 2012 liberate your art postcard swap and for the last couple of weeks I have been receiving the most amazing pieces of artwork back. Kat Sloma has done an amazing job of linking 193 artists from 11 countries together and I am so glad I participated, wow people are so talented! It is also fantastic to receive something in the mail and to take time to look and read. I highly recommend taking part next year and do have a look at the amazing video Kat made by clicking on the link below.
The amazing piece of art in the top left hand corner is by Lorinda, I wish I could paint, her website is wonderful, full of her great artwork.
I keep staring at this fantastic photograph of ice cream, I even want the dish it is in! Christina Martin is my new favourite photographer, so talented, her words on the card were "on our own we glitter..together we shine" so cool don't you think?
On the right we have yet more amazing artwork from Dolly Johnson another seriously talented artist, this is one amazing stamped collage made from vintage ephemera.
Don't you just love that dog! Darlene sent me this photograph of her dog Precious, such great photographs on her blog.
The amazing Kat not only organised the swap but also had time to send everyone one of her beautiful photographs too, such a perfect composition, makes you want to climb up those steps.
Last but not least Christine sent another piece of art from her postcard collection, so very cool don't you think?
What a great collection of cards you got. I missed it this year and am more than a little cross with myself - pure laziness! I also follow Christina Martin's blog and agree with you - wonderful images.
I paticipated in something like this a few years ago among internet friends from all over the world. I loved it then and I remember the thrill of going to the mailbox and seeing something wonderful from different countries. Fun experience from you all.
This is probably the 6th post I've seen on this wonderful postcard swap. So impressive how much talent is out there. I might just have to participate next year. Love them all!!
Your cards are wonderful. Wasn't this so much fun? I had truly forgotten just how nice it was to get "snail mail." I can't wait to do it again next year. I love your photography. This is the first time visiting your blog, but of course, I've seen your work through our photo classes together. I will visit you here again!
I've been following Christina Martin's blog, Soul Aperature, for a long time now. Hr photography at the top of my fav list and no one says it quite like her. Don't miss her blog if you haven't checked it out.
How wonderful, Justine! I participated last year but unfortunately didn't make it this year. Isn't it so exciting to get all those beautiful postcards?
What a great collection of cards you got. I missed it this year and am more than a little cross with myself - pure laziness! I also follow Christina Martin's blog and agree with you - wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteI missed participating too...just too much going on in my life right now. those postcards are all lovely! Isn't Kat amazing?
ReplyDeleteThat looks so inspiring, thank you for sharing the links.
ReplyDeleteI paticipated in something like this a few years ago among internet friends from all over the world. I loved it then and I remember the thrill of going to the mailbox and seeing something wonderful from different countries. Fun experience from you all.
ReplyDeleteNice collections
ReplyDeleteThis is such a terrific idea! You received so many beautiful cards - how fun!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a beautiful September Justine!
xo Catherine
This has become my favorite swap
ReplyDeleteThis is probably the 6th post I've seen on this wonderful postcard swap. So impressive how much talent is out there. I might just have to participate next year. Love them all!!
ReplyDeleteWasn't this just so fun...I loved doing it and will definitely join again next year!!
ReplyDeleteYou received a lovely bunch, Justine. That ice cream one has me thinking about dessert!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful - what a fun collection.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a delight to get some mail art and these are just great.
ReplyDeleteAll lovely! It was fun, I really loved participating this year.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful. Wasn't this so much fun? I had truly forgotten just how nice it was to get "snail mail." I can't wait to do it again next year. I love your photography. This is the first time visiting your blog, but of course, I've seen your work through our photo classes together. I will visit you here again!
ReplyDeleteI've been following Christina Martin's blog, Soul Aperature, for a long time now. Hr photography at the top of my fav list and no one says it quite like her. Don't miss her blog if you haven't checked it out.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful and I am sure those who received them were absolutely thrilled... I am looking forward to next year already...xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got some gems! It certainly was a fun swap...made going out to the mailbox an adventure:)
ReplyDeletePleased to meet you; the swap was such fun. Your postcards are lovely. See you next year, I hope.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun to receive postcards in the mail! Isn't Christina's photography stunning...and such a lovely lady. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh..I'm just loving reading the blog posts about this. Wish I'd known about it sooner. What a wonderful idea!!!
ReplyDeleteOh! It's so rare you read about mail art! I'm a BIG FAN! Check out this post I wrote a while back... I'd love to know what you think!
ReplyDeletehttp://partymixtape.blogspot.ca/2012/03/mail-art.html
Happy weekend,
Emily
It was a lot of fun receiving all the Postcards in the mail. And you got some beautiful ones my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
What a lovely set of cards you received. I've really enjoyed this swap as well.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Justine! I participated last year but unfortunately didn't make it this year. Isn't it so exciting to get all those beautiful postcards?
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful. How exciting to see such great art on a postcard delivered to your mailbox.
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