#mailart

On twitter one day, I picked up on a group of artists participating in an exchange of original art through the mail. I’ve always really like the concept of ephemera as art. So I signed up. It’s been a while since I’ve been in my studio. In fact, it has become a dumping ground and is barely navigable. I will be clearing some space and using this small project to get back in gear.

I have decided to create monoprints and rework them with drawing and collage. I really enjoy this type of media. The image here is just one such work. It is larger than a postcard, but shows the basic concept. I’ll be including my son and daughter in the process, if they are so inclined. They may do their own work or participate in the project.

So far, I have purchase some watercolor paper and sized it to sheets that will be further torn down to size, after the printmaking process. Reworking them will be at the postcard level. Each will be unique and follow the guidelines put forth for the project.

I’ll be posting the finished images here before mailing them, so check back. I think that Labor Day weekend will be my first opportunity to get to work.