Collaging directly on to a used cover or vintage postcard is what I consider to be envelope art. I like choosing a vintage envelope or postcard as a substrate because it gives me a couple of elements to begin with. Elements include the following: the color and size of the envelope or postcard handwriting or …
Things I learned from attending a postage stamp show
I had a great time attending the Filatelic Fiesta Stamp Show in San Jose a couple of weeks ago. There were vendors and attendees, and I walked around and perused the heaps of stamps and stamp-related items on hand. I wasn’t sure if a stamp show would be of interest to someone who makes art …
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ATC postcards
I love making postcard collages. First off, it’s a great size for making a collage. Second, a postcard is usually sturdy enough to be a good substrate. Third, it’s so fun to send and receive mail. I’ll say more about that in my next post. My friend Ronda without an ‘h’ and I came up …
Un petit cadeau — of postcards
One of the neat things about sharing your art through the internet is that other artists reach out to you and connect with you over shared styles and interests. That’s how I came to be in contact with Trishia at the French Kissed Postcards shop online. Trishia and I both love collage art from vintage …
