Lothar Trott, Zurich, SWITZERLAND

LOVE From POKULAND . . and Lothar

Loretta Puckrin, Duncan, British Columbia, CANADA

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

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

A print portrait from Monica arrives today.

See you in the mail!

Lin Bundrandt, Victoria, BC, CANADA

Dreamdust

Born dreaming

and have dreamed since of 

love, compassion, art, beauty

and scent of flowers

Trevor Wayne, Los Angeles, California, USA

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

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

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

M.

Cindy McMath, Victoria, BC, CANADA

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

Michael Coady, Los Angeles, California, USA

 From fellow Newfoundlander/artist Michael Coady. So happy to have you join the Newfoundland section of the gallery. 

See you in the mail!

 More on this amazingly talented man at his site : Michael Coady - Actor/Singer

Premier Brad Wall, Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

Thanks to Premier Brad Wall of Regina, Saskatchewan. I Recently got to visit this amazing city and met some wonderful artists while there. I look forward to having a return visit and seeing more of this diverse province.

Peter Mansbridge, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

Another in the series arrives in the poste . . 

Thanks to Peter of CBC's The NATIONAL

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

The first to be mailed out in my new series of mailings (# 1/25) received an autographed response from the Prime Minister. 

Merci Beaucoup!

The next series of 25 will soon go into the mail system. 

Premier David Alward, Fredericton, New Brunswick, CANADA

A special Thank You to the Honorable Premier of New Brunswick, David Alward. The third to respond in my request to the Canadian Premiers. 

Delighted to see that people are responding by sending their own images for the wall. 

All the best from the west coast. 

Kindest regards,

A. Mailarta 

Anne Murray, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

Mail arrives today from one of my favourite Canadians . . Thanks to Anne for this addition to the portrait gallery. Find out more on her site: ANNE MURRAY

Umberto S. Basso, Barletta, ITALY

Special Edition Portrait Postcard from the talented artist Umberto.

His website: Umberto Basso

Premier Dalton McGuinty, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

The Mail Strike is over and I'm delighted to open the mailbox and see mail again. My Autographed portrait postcard series are in the mix of backloged mail . . This one from Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty arrived yesterday. 

With each arrival I feel as if W.R. Bray himself sends a smile. 

Terry Hedges, Gabriola Island, BC, CANADA

Check out more from lead singer Terry and his music on Myspace

also check out the Rock City Slickerz on Facebook

Elizabeth Litton, (via Christopher), Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Elizabeth in the reflection of Christopher . . (look deep into his eyes.)

Such a wonderful friend to send this (E)portrait . .  while our Canada Post system comes to terms with the strike. 

Thanks so much  . . with Love and Laughter

Always . . M.

LuAnn T. Palazzo, Bayshore, New York, USA

LuAnn also has a new mail art call: ABAD .  . .The Ties That Bind

Check out more from LuAnn at: The Design Diva

Jason Berlin, Longview, WA, USA

Thanks to Jason for an incredible package that arrived this morning . . this oil painting, was part of an envelope filled with all sorts of ephemera. The gallery continues to grow and with each entry become more of a delight to the visitors that come through the space. More on Jason and his work at his site: Jason Berlin Art Diary  

Karl Spreitz, Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

Karl Spreitz (drawing by Max Bates)

Karl dropped by the studio this week bearing gifts  and this portrait card . . and he gave me a new word "Verschnorkel" in reference to the studio and the abundance within.