The stamp on this cover was issued on the 16th of May, 1996 to honor the American artist Georgia O'Keeffe. I have friends who live in Colorado and were willing to drive to New Mexico, buy the stamps in Albuquerque and then drive to Abiquiu, New Mexico, to have my covers canceled on the First Day in the town that Georgia called home for the last years of her life. She was famous for overly large paintings of flowers, but also incorporated cow skulls and bones that she found in the desert near her home into many of her paintings. My favorite artist C. M. "Charlie" Russell, and the one who inspired me to do 'envelope art' in the first place was famous for using the buffalo skull as part of his signature. I decided to use the buffalo skull and do it "Georgia" style for this issue.
Marie's skulls over at the French Fatrice are all underground, but if you're interested in what she and others have done with the theme, check out her post for Postcard Friendly Friday.
I like your art. I didn't know it was possible to do covers without addressing and mailing them.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover, and the stamp too. I have a friend in New Mexico and only yesterday we were discussing how art suits its place of origin and doesn't always "transplant" into a new setting very well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I love how that skull just hovers in a cloudless sky.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I'm also stunned that you have such devoted friends who would drive between states to buy stamps and have covers canceled. they obviously appreciate your talent.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff. Hey, I have Montana up on my blog. See the link at Marie's.
ReplyDeleteWhat great friends you have! Your art work is wonderful. I love O'Keefe.
ReplyDeleteEiwww..I'm a bit scared at first, but once re-look it is quite amazing. It is great contrast.
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Well this is flat-out beautiful. It is so much like early Japanese art. It is stunningly similar. It is more than enough to make me think about doing something in art again.
ReplyDeleteHow intriguing, and inspiring. I love the contrasts and colors in this wonderful postcard.
ReplyDeletenice link to marie's halloween theme! i am reminded of texas, actually. :P
ReplyDeleteDave, this is fantastic! I love teh detail of the skull - such wonderful and subtle shading. You sure are the master with the pencil!
ReplyDeleteThis is so strong and so beautiful at the same time!
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