I'm going to take my own advice for once and ride out this latest wave of depression until it lessens, which it slowly has.
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Quilted postcard (front) sent in a plastic sleeve - 4" x 6"
I exchanged addresses with fellow artist David K. Small and we agreed to do an ACEO swap! He sent me this handmade quilted postcard as an "incentive" piece.
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The backside!
This is sooooo unique!!
It's made entirely out of fabric. I love how it breaks the traditional notion of what mail should be. I always imagine a postal worker looking completely perplexed when they see something like this. Hee hee hee.
Even though the design is simple, a lot of care went into this from the stitched border, to the bold blocks of color, to the colorful beads.
A wonderful, one-of-a-kind piece! Thank you, David! I love it!!
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that actually looks like allot of the art work that graces my walls....beautiful
chin up my friend;)
That is very, very incredibly unique!!! :D I am almost jealous that you have it!
It's so good to hear from you again, Dean. :) I am sure a lot of us missed you!
Steven!
You clearly have good taste!
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Aaron!
Unique indeed!
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It's always a pleasure having you two gentlemen stop by!
-Dean
Wow!!! Aren't you special to have someone give you a one of a kind ACEO in a totally unique medium!!! Good for you! I love it.
That is so beautiful.
I can imagine the pleasure receiving that thoughtfulness would bring on a black-dog-day. [Hope he leaves before he starts to snap and snarl ... I know him only too well ...]
Take care amigo.
It's a very cool piece!!
I hope your feeling better soon my friend!!
Dean I am glad you like it... and now you know what a quilted postcard is. I always send them in those clear "envelopes" so they stay nice and clean. Everytime I teach that class I send the students home with some. I selected that particular one for you because you like green. Stay happy ! D
Did you actually cut out the addresses because as it looks like you did or just by software? Hope you feel better soon and post more art to share.
So incredibly jealous! The only time that I have ever received a postcard like this was about 20 years ago from a friend who went to France. The postcard had a french girl on the front with her skirt made out of actual material. Hope your spirits lift soon... Clare
Like the other bloggers, I'm also super excited to read another post by you! Wish you all the best. *Hugs* Your blog about art is truly one of a kind.
By the way, that's the hottest postcard I've ever seen!
So cool! off to explore his site now.
Sheila!
Technically this piece wasn't part of the ACEO swap. It was a "bonus" piece, if you will. We're still both working on our ACEO's.
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Ren!
You take care too!
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Manon!
I am currently feeling better!
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DKSmall!
My first ever quilted postcard! Thank you, David!!
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Vincent!
I simply covered up our contact info with bits of cloth for privacy reasons. The postcard is still intact!
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Clare!
How neat! Do you still have that postcard by any chance?
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B. Kushner!
Well, that's quite a compliment!
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Jason!
Please do!
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I appreciate hearing from everyone!!
-Dean
It is awesome Dean.
xoxo
That is very unique!
Dean, for some reason I always think about you now whenever I am feeling down. Strength in numbers, right? We can get through anything together! :)
Wow that's very special. Sounds like you needed it. You are lucky to have such a nice friend, especially another artist too. Always nurture the good things that come your way and you will find yourself less depressed. Head up guy, less time sleeping and more for living.
I think that I do still have that postcard Dean.
Renee!
I agree!
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Paul!
Awwww. Hugs to you, my fellow Chicagoan!! Yes, we CAN get through anything together! (^_^)
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Anonymous!
I appreciate your words of wisdom!
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Clare!
Well then, you need to post it on your blog, silly girl, so we all can see it!
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Thanks to all of you for the nice comments!
-Dean
Dean, Did you know that I'm quilter? Love this postcard, too. Thanks for posting it. randy
Hi Dean' thought you might appreciate these wise words xox Best wishes to you'
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Nelson Mandela
I just love it!
Fell better, Dean.
Randy!
I did NOT know that about you!
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Melanie!
Thank you for the wonderful quote!!
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Mary!
I will try!
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It's always nice having you three stop by my blog!
-Dean
Your work is pretty good :-) Congratulations. Greetings from Spain.
What a cool idea!!!
Ana!
Gracias!!
I'm glad you stopped by my blog!
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Mike!
Very cool indeed!
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I appreciate both of you letting me know what you think!
-Dean
Wow. I'm impressed! All I get are bills!
Kelley!
LOL!
-Dean
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