Dame's Portrait Gallery

Cybill Shepherd, Los Angeles, California, USA

2012-01-31T00:04:00.000-08:00

Juan Manuel Ipiña, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

2012-01-28T08:05:00.000-08:00

A most intriguing image arrives from Juan Manuel.

Foxy Moron, Kingston, New Hampshire, USA

2012-01-28T07:56:00.000-08:00

Fellow IUOMA member Foxy says . . "I love sending and receiving mail. I like the act of sharing small pieces of handmade art with people and gaining inspiration from the unlikely.

I love strange and unusual styles mixed with the post and connection to strangers in a world that is so large!"

Richard Long, Bristol, ENGLAND

2012-01-25T09:24:00.000-08:00

Check out the official website: Richard Long

Rodni, Richmond, California, USA

2012-01-25T09:12:00.000-08:00

A series of 4 puzzle cards arrvive to make this smiling/grinning portrait by RODNI.

Catherine Schell, Bonneval, FRANCE

2012-01-20T08:45:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Catherine, who played MAYA in Space 1999, one of my favourite characters on TV when I was in my early teens.

Documentation Page 21

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Special Thanks to all in this grouping of participants:

Judi Dench - UK, Qristina Bachand - Canada, Quinn Bachand - Canada, Ashley McIsaac - Canada, John Bennett - USA, Hilda Paz - Argentina
Olwyn Morinski - Canada, Mailarta - Canada, Superhero - USA, Saiful Amir - Malaysia, G.J. Pearson - Canada, Denise Nicholls - Canada
Tibs Ribs - USA, Giuseppe Cappelli - Italy, LuLu LoLo - USA, Joe Coffey - Canada, David Dellafiora - Australia, Snappy - Canada
David Stafford - USA, Erich Sundermann - Austria, Norman Yates - Canada, Elizabeth May - Canada, Ed Asner - USA, Patricia Eloy-Veltin - France

Patricia Eloy-Veltin, Chauny, FRANCE

2012-01-18T17:45:00.000-08:00

Merci . . Merci . . Merci . .

My friend Patricia has been busy . . and I am delighted to have these works join the Portrait Palace walls.

Ed Asner, Studio City, California, USA

2012-01-16T21:13:00.000-08:00

How I love getting my mail each day . . Thanks Ed!

(# 120 in the series)

Elizabeth May, British Columbia, CANADA

2012-01-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

Special Thanks to MP Elizabeth May for her contribution to the project . . you can find out more at her site: Green Party of Canada

Norman Yates, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2012-01-12T21:07:00.000-08:00

The ever delightful - most extraordinary Norman Yates . .

The first in the latest mailing (#123/125) of post cards to be returned to the collection.

Erich Sundermann, Wien, AUSTRIA

2012-01-12T20:59:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Erich for this recent self portrait.

David Stafford, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

2012-01-07T20:19:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Snappy, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2012-01-07T08:21:00.000-08:00

Thanks Snappy . . .You get my glitter AIR MAIL stamp of approval on this new IAP stamp edition.

Check out his blog at: Snappy Service

David Dellafiora, Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

2012-01-06T08:34:00.000-08:00

FS Networker

Series of artist stamps

Image is spray paint on wall paper

Check out David's ongoing calls at: Field Study International

Joe Coffey, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2012-01-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

Thanks Joe

. . as the I Ching says Perserverence furthers . .

Check out more of Joe's art at:

Winchester Galleries

Granville Fine Art

Virginia Christopher Fine Art

LuLu LoLo, New York, NY, USA

2012-01-05T11:32:00.000-08:00

The Fabulous LULU LOLO

as "The Gentleman of 14th Street"

Happy New Year!

Giuseppe Cappelli, Brescia, ITALY

2012-01-05T11:29:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Giuseppe for this depiction of the multi faceted artist.

Tibs Ribs, Rockdale, Wisconsin, USA

2012-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

From Tibs Ribs . .

Who says "Besides the face . . Today is gonna be a good day.

A second portrait arrives today . . "It's gonna be a good day"

G.J. Pearson and Denise Nicholls, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2012-01-03T18:16:00.000-08:00

The Magic duo

Victoria artists

Gary Pearson

Denise Nichols

Saiful Amir, Bangi, Kanjang, Selangor, MALAYSIA

2012-01-02T21:45:00.000-08:00

The first mailart to arrive from Malaysia.

Pen and ink, colour wash and collage

I'm a Superhero, Lasertits and Lobster Johnson, Iowa City, IOWA, USA

2012-01-02T21:36:00.000-08:00

A Fluxus Collaborative work from Ana Drahotusky Bruketa and Marc Rossmiller

Check out: the MOO MOO Superhero Blog

Mailarta, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2012-01-01T12:45:00.000-08:00

Postcard featuring my latest IAP Stamp edition.

Wanted to also wish a Happy New Year to Everyone and extend my many Thanks to all those that have been part of the Portrait Project in the last year. It has been an exciting year with each opening of the mailbox and connecting with so many artists from around the world.

With Love and Laughter, always

Mailarta

Documentation Page 20

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Special Thanks to:
Jean Francois Vigeon - France, Ryosuke Cohen - Japan, Jose Brando - Venezuela, Ivan Zemtsov - Russia, Ed Koch - USA, Susan McAllister - USA
Ruggero Maggi - Italy, Shanneyganock - Canada, Dale Adams - Canada, Henry Denander - Sweden, Kathleen Winter - Canada, Carolyn Sadowska - Canada
Carlos Zurck Cruz - Brazil, Ross McFadyen - Canada, Mailart Martha - UK, Keith Jenkins - Canada, Matthew Lee Knowles - UK, Carol Burnett - USA
Patricia Eloy-Veltin - France, David Lennam - Canada, Mariola Olbinski - USA, Rafal Olbinski - USA, Carollyne Yardley - Canada, Zenobia Salik - Canada

Olwyn Morinski, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-12-26T13:57:00.000-08:00

Artist extraordinaire . . Olwyn that has been an inspiration in many ways since we first met.

Check out her website at: OLWYN MORINSKI

Hilda Paz, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

2011-12-22T06:52:00.000-08:00

"Self Portrait with Heart"

Acrylic Painting on paper

Hilda is also a member of IUOMA and a past participant of Mailmania 4

John M. Bennett, Columbus, Ohio, USA

2011-12-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

John M. Bennett (b1942) is a poet, visual poet and musician living in Columbus, Ohio. In 1974, he founded Luna Bisonte Prods, a small press releasing his own poetry and art, as well as other writers’ work. He has been publishing Lost and Found Times magazine since 1975. See his official website for more info [http://www.johnmbennett.net/].

The Portrait composite of John

Thanks . . great to hear from you . . mail on my desk to go to you . . just need some free time to get to the post office.

Ashley MacIsaac, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, CANADA

2011-12-18T00:31:00.000-08:00

Witnessed a magician with the "violin" tonight . . Ashley's performance with the Victoria Symphony this evening was truly inspiring.

Delighted to meet you and to hear your stories. I anxiously await your return to the island.

Till we meet again . . with Love and Laughter Always . . Mailarta

More at his website: Ashley MacIsaac

Qristina and Quinn Bachand, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-12-18T00:05:00.001-08:00

Great meeting you both . . look forward to hearing you again soon.

Check out this amazing team of musicians at: Qbachand

Dame Judi Dench, London, ENGLAND

2011-12-17T08:21:00.000-08:00

Royalty in my mailbox today . . what a delight to see this piece of mail . . Thanks so much Judi . .

the return of # 101

The Dame Judi Dench Website

Zenobia Salik, Vancouver, BC, CANADA

2011-12-16T22:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my dear friend Zenobia for these additions to the Palace walls . . .check out her incredible sounds at: Zenobiamusic

Carollyne Yardley, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

2011-12-15T08:24:00.000-08:00

Wonder Woman and my favourite Squirelley Gyrl . .

Check out Carollyne's art site: CAROLLYNE

One of our favourite subjects . . QE II by Carollyne

Acrylic on canvas

Rafal Olbinski, Forest Hills, New York, USA

2011-12-13T22:03:00.000-08:00

Artist Rafal Olbinski in front of one of his paintings.

#83 in the series joins the Palace walls . .

More of Rafal's work at EYEGATE

Mariola Olbinski, Forest Hills, New York, USA

2011-12-13T21:55:00.000-08:00

Special Thanks to artist and model, Mariola Olbinski

(Great portrait stamps on the envelope)

David Lennam, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-12-13T08:52:00.000-08:00

The man about town . .

David Lennam is a Victoria-based writer and broadcaster, regularly appearing on CBC Radio and in the pages of both Douglas and YAM magazines.

David also produces and hosts Shaw TV’s weekly arts and entertainment show and teaches a class in journalism.

Find out more at David's Blog: Life as a Human

Patricia Eloy-Veltin, Chauny, FRANCE

2011-12-13T08:47:00.000-08:00

A Portrait Post Card from International Union of Mail Artists member Patricia Eloy-Veltin

Merci Patricia . .

Carol Burnett, Santa Monica, CA, USA

2011-12-11T07:22:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Carol Burnett for # 96 returning to the Portrait Project . .

I have had some of the greatest laughs of my life because of her amazing show.

Love and Laughter Always, Mailarta

Matthew Lee Knowles, London, ENGLAND

2011-12-09T11:23:00.001-08:00

After an extended journey through the postal system . . back to Matthew . . then back to Canada . . the mail brings # 62 in the series home to join the Portrait Gallery collection.

More from this multi talented artist at:

Saatchi

Reverbnation

My Space

Keith Jenkins, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-11-30T07:44:00.001-08:00

Man about town . . Keith Jenkins

Downtown Victoria . . Keith is captured by many cameras and immortalized by the hands of many artists in this town.

Mail Art Martha, Beckenham, ENGLAND

2011-11-27T08:07:00.001-08:00

The Dame and the Queen

I've Got Mail . . and it comes from Mail Art Martha . . in England.

Martha created the Shopping Trolley Gallery . .

to find out more check out her site: Mail Art Martha.org

Ross McFadyen, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-11-21T22:19:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Ross for # 78 in the post card series returning home.

Ross's talents can be found at: Therapeutic Edge here in Victoria.

Carlos Zurck Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

2011-11-21T22:13:00.001-08:00

Portrait postcard arrives from Carlos today . . Many Thanks!

Check out the Mail Art Blog from Carlos at: MAIL ART POSTAL

Carolyn Sadowska, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-11-15T18:20:00.001-08:00

Thanks to the The Ever Fascinating Queen of Laughter . . . Carolyn!

Check out more from Carolyn at her site: Queen Comedy

You can also check out her art at her website : Carolyn Sadowska

Kathleen Winter, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA

2011-11-12T21:03:00.001-08:00

Thanks Kathleen! Postcard # 75 has found its way home.

. . . Kathleen Winter is a Canadian short story writer and novelist.^[2]

Her novel Annabel was published in 2010, and won the Thomas Head Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award. It was a shortlisted nominee for the Scotiabank Giller Prize,^[4] the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize and the 2010 Governor General's Awards.^[5] It held the distinction of being the only novel to make the short list of all three awards in 2010.^[5] In 2011 it was shortlisted for the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction.^[6]

Henry Denander, Stockholm, SWEDEN

2011-11-12T20:48:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Henry via Hydra, Greece.

Henry has a site for his own art check out: Henry Denander

Dale Adams, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-11-08T17:36:00.000-08:00

Dale Adams

"Ise da Bye"!

Dale is a freelance artist living in beautiful Victoria,B.C. Canada.You can find his artwork at his page on DeviantART. He works in watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, pencil, colored pencils and digital artwork.

Dale also sent an invite to check out: The Tom Morrisey Band for a Newfie Christmas at the Edeleiss . . . (He plays guitar with the band)

More of Dale's music at his page: My SPACE

Shanneyganock, St. John's, Newfoundland, CANADA

2011-11-08T06:27:00.000-08:00

Shanneyganock

Mark Hiscock, Billy Sutton, Chris Andrews, Bob Pike

The band is currently on tour . . recently caught up with them here in Victoria.

Shanneyganock is folk-based band from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Loosely translated from Gaelic, their name means "creature of the night". Their music is heavily Irish/Celtic influenced. Shanneyganock has released their 8th album "Live on George Street" and a DVD is also available.

Ruggero Maggi, Milano, ITALY

2011-11-05T22:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ruggero for this self portrait and additional postcards. More of Ruggero's work can be seen at: RUGGERO MAGGI

Susan McAllister, Berkley, California, USA

2011-11-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks to another of my IUOMA mail art connections Susan for this drawn Goddess addition to the collection.

See you in the mail . . Best from the North West. M.

Ed Koch, New York, New York, USA

2011-11-05T18:20:00.000-07:00

#52 in the series has found it's way back to the mailbox at Studio J.

Thanks to former NYC Mayor Ed Koch for his participation in the project.

Ivan Zemtsov, Yoshkar-Ola, RUSSIA

2011-11-05T09:26:00.000-07:00

Spasiba!

More mail art from Ivan at his site: Alyonka

Jose Brando, Maracay Estado Aragua, VENEZUELA

2011-11-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

Special Delivery from Jose Brando inVenezuela

Collage on canvas

Jose's site for his art: BRANDOART

Ryosuke Cohen, Moriguchi City, Osaka, JAPAN

2011-11-02T20:28:00.000-07:00

Brain Cell Edition # 802

Check out more at: RYOSUKE COHEN

Jean Francois Vigeon, Echillais, FRANCE

2011-10-31T20:36:00.000-07:00

To Be or Not To Be . . Mona Lisa

Merci Jean Francois!

Be sure and check out J.F's Blog: Plus - beaux-les-echanges.over.blog

Portrait Documentation Page 19

2011-10-27T23:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks to: Trevor Wayne - USA, Dean Fortin - Canada, Marty Hykin - Canada,

Jian Ghomeshi - Canada, Ed Stelmach - Canada, Sarah Richardson - Canada

Martin Batchelor - Canada, Isabel Tipton - Canada, Stewart Charlebois - Canada, Emilio Carrasco - Mexico, Rachel Berman - Canada, Jill Tracy - USA
Simon Nattrass - Canada, Javier F. Granda - Spain, Tristram - Canada, Lisa Helps - Canada, Karin Greenwood - S. Africa, Ben Isitt - Canada
Deborah Nohr - Canada, Patricia Eloy-Veltin - France, Sian Phillips - England, Lauren Bacall - USA, Raymond Furlotte - Canada, Jaime Rodriguez - Spain

Jaime Rodríguez, Asturias, SPAIN

2011-10-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

Del Eterno Retorno

You can see more of Jaime's work at:

jaime rguez
www.kaosart.org
www.galeriatexu.com

Raymond Furlotte, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA

2011-10-26T08:33:00.000-07:00

Another incredible richly textured and stitched work by Raymond.

Also enclosed were several mail art calls (posted on my other site: Queen of Poste)

Merci Raymond!

Lauren Bacall, New York, New York, USA

2011-10-16T18:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ms Bacall for autographing this image for the Portrait Gallery.

To see more on this incredible actress check out: Lauren Bacall

(Delighted to see that my mailman took the care to place this envelope under my door.)

Siân Phillips, London, ENGLAND

2011-10-12T10:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Siân for this reply.

# 0911-73 arrived today . . sans envelope

More on this amazing actress at: Siân Phillips IMDb

Patricia Eloy-Veltin, Chauny, FRANCE

2011-10-12T06:40:00.000-07:00

This series of 4 drawn and painted ATC sized works arrived from Patricia this week.

Deborah Nohr, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-10-12T06:18:00.000-07:00

Had a chance to meet Deborah recently too on the campaign trail.

Ben Isitt, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-10-12T06:13:00.000-07:00

The City candidates are out and about the surrounds of Victoria . . Here's Ben's page for more info: Ben Isitt

Karin Greenwood, Kwa Zulu Natal, SOUTH AFRICA

2011-10-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

A collage portrait arrives from IUOMA member Karin Greenwood with a poem.

Lisa Helps, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-10-08T08:50:00.001-07:00

Thanks Lisa . . Check out her site: LISAHELPSVICTORIA

Tristram of Tara, Stratford, Ontario, CANADA

2011-10-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

From my dear friend - Magik Man . . Tristram of Tara . . in Stratford, ON.

Check out the The Macklin Medical Mission

Javier F. Granda and Barbara Loreto Fernández Alvarez, Asturias, SPAIN

2011-10-05T08:37:00.000-07:00

Javier F. Granda and Barbara Loreto Fernandez Alvarez

Thanks Javier . . the mail arrived yesterday!

Check out his blog: for the mail art call Land Art

Toni Childs, Kauai, Hawaii

2011-10-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

What an evening . . The spirit in her voice, her heart is so powerful. So happy that the timing was right for this event to happen when it did.

This Emmy Award-winning musician is here in Victoria recording her new album "Citizens of the Planet"

Simon Nattrass, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-09-28T07:41:00.000-07:00

A collage self portrait on recycled board.

Monday Magazine writer and Victoria's Civic Watchdog Simon Nattrass . .

check out his blog: Victoria Votes

Jill Tracy, San Francisco, California, USA

2011-09-27T23:29:00.000-07:00

Jill Tracy photo by Michael Garlington

Check out more from this incredible artist at: Jill Tracy

Rachel Berman, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-09-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

Berman Post arrives . . inspiring a new direction . . more to follow

Emilio Carrasco, Zacatecas, MEXICO

2011-09-24T06:56:00.000-07:00

An interesting drawing surrounding the world of Emilio.

Stewart Charlebois, Langley, BC, CANADA

2011-09-23T20:20:00.000-07:00

A dry point etching self portrait

2002

Thanks Stewart! Great to have you on board the Portrait Palace Mail Art Train . . .

Isabel Tipton, Metchosin, BC, CANADA

2011-09-20T20:46:00.000-07:00

A quilted work with a copper portrait drawing on one of the sections.

Thanks to fellow fibre enthusiast Isabel for this mailing . .

Check out more from Isabel at her page on: Fibres and Beyond

Martin Batchelor, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-09-20T19:35:00.000-07:00

Martin as actor during his days in Montreal.

Martin Batchelor Gallery

712 Cormorant St, Victoria, BC V8W1P8

Foxy Moron, Kingston, NH, USA

2011-09-19T22:32:00.000-07:00

A revisioning of Jean-Leon Gerome by fellow IUOMA member Foxy Moron

Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

2011-09-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe
See more from Sarah at her site: Sarah Richardson Design

Patricia Eloy-Veltin, Chauny, FRANCE

2011-09-15T21:18:00.000-07:00

Merci Beaucoup to fellow IUOMA member Patricia for this Auto Portrait.

Javier F Granda, Asturias, SPAIN

2011-09-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Javier for this addition . . check out his mail art call:

LandArt on MailArt

“Land Art on Mail Art” is now an ongoing project. Make a Land Art project on Mail Art. Please send your work to: Javier F. Granda Ctra. Gral. N-634 #7 33868 SALAS – Asturias – Spain Size and Technique: Free. No deadline. All works will be published at http://landartonmailart.blogspot.com/ Handed in work will not be returned. All submissions must include postal and email address.

E, Guivry, FRANCE

2011-09-10T07:55:00.001-07:00

Check out more from E at : U T O P I A

Premier Ed Stelmach, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

2011-09-04T12:24:00.000-07:00

Special Thanks to Premier Ed Stelmach of Alberta for this contribution to the Portrait Gallery Project.

Jian Ghomeshi, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

2011-09-02T08:07:00.000-07:00

From the multi talented Q man himself .. Jian Ghomeshi

Check out his program "Q" on CBC: Q

Weekdays at 10 AM and 10 PM

It is always reassuring to know that my mailings eventually find their way to the appointed destinations.

Victoria sends a shout out back to you, . .

With Love and Laughter, Mailarta

Lauren Bacall, New York, NY, USA

2011-09-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

A true delight in my day to get this post card return in the mail yesterday. One of my favourite Queens of the Screen . . Lauren

With Love, Laughter and Gratitude . . Mailarta

Marty Hykin, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-08-30T21:47:00.000-07:00

One summer day I snapped this image in the Victoria Inner Harbour of this talented man as he paddled his hand made wooden boat as part of the Annual Classic wooden boat festival.

Thanks Marty for being part of the project.

Dean Fortin, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-08-27T08:33:00.000-07:00

City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin

Many Thanks Dean!

Portrait Documentation Page 18

2011-08-25T22:43:00.000-07:00

Special Thanks to :
Karl Spreitz - Canada, Jason Berlin - USA, LuAnn Palazzo - USA, Elizabeth Litton - Canada, Terry Hedges - Canada, Dalton McGinty - Canada
Umberto Basso - Italy, Anne Murray - Canada, David Alward - Canada, Stephen Harper - Canada, Peter Mansbridge - Canada, Brad Wall - Canada
Michael Coady - USA, Cindy McMath - Canada, Lynn McIvor - Canada, Bev Koski - Canada, Susana Picasso - Argentina, Linda Bundrandt - Canada
Monica Gonzalez - Argentina, Trudy Kungold - Canada, Loretta Puckrin - Canada, Lothar Trott - Switzerland, Camille Grenon - Canada, Erich Sundermann - Austria

John Tingey, Newbury, Berks, ENGLAND

2011-08-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Thanks to John . . # 0811-37 has been registered in the returning mail.

Dewi, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

2011-08-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

The Divine Dewi . . is back

Rachel Berman, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-08-12T20:38:00.000-07:00

Berman Traveling

The first to arrive in the new set of mailings in the Autograph Portrait Mailings. Rachel has done another of her incredible poetic portraits.

Camille G. Grenon, Saint-Eustache, Quebec, CANADA

2011-08-11T20:45:00.000-07:00

Merci . . mon ami . .

LOVE IT!! . . Thanks so much . . will enjoy listening to my Daniel Belanger album . . Hugs from the west side . .

Erich Sundermann, Wien, AUSTRIA

2011-08-11T07:18:00.000-07:00

The moments of serendipity . . just when we were discussing Austria and travel dreams . . a piece of mail arrives from Erich . .

to see more of Erich's work check out: Bildergeshichten

Susana Picasso, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

2011-08-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

ARTE CORREO via S. Picasso . .

Drawing and Collage

Lothar Trott, Zurich, SWITZERLAND

2011-07-30T21:09:00.000-07:00

LOVE From POKULAND . . and Lothar

Loretta Puckrin, Duncan, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-07-26T21:32:00.000-07:00

Titled as Unfinished self portrait

by Loretta Puckrin

A quote by Loretta:

While it can be beneficial to retreat and synthesize recent experiences, it is very difficult to grow without outside stimulation. (Loretta Puckrin)

Trudy Kungold, Duncan, British Columbia, CANADA

2011-07-26T21:22:00.000-07:00

Trudy's piece gives a defined text - a combined visual of what a portriat is about for her as artist . .

See this article wit more on Trudy: Lake Cowichan Gazette

Monica A. Gonzalez, Rio Negro, ARGENTINA

2011-07-26T20:56:00.000-07:00

A print portrait from Monica arrives today.

See you in the mail!

Lin Bundrandt, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-07-25T17:09:00.000-07:00

Dreamdust

Born dreaming

and have dreamed since of

love, compassion, art, beauty

and scent of flowers

Trevor Wayne, Los Angeles, California, USA

2011-07-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Trevor Wayne for this recent collection of post cards.

The artist as canvas . . what amazing tattoos.
For more on this artist check out his site: Trevor Wayne

Beverly Koski, Duncan, BC, CANADA

2011-07-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances, . . .

Check out more from fellow ATC trader at: ATC VICTORIA

Lynn McIvor, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-07-22T07:24:00.000-07:00

From the Warm Wonderful Woman . . The Long Legged Luscious Lynn

The costume collection owes much to this dear friend . . Thanks for all you do!

Love and Laughter always

Cindy McMath, Victoria, BC, CANADA

2011-07-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

Cindy has been one of the greatest supporters of Mailmania and certainly a dedicated mail artist if my mailbox is any indication.

She's been working on her own blog in recent times: PINK BIRD STUDIO