My wife just recently went through my 'box', and pulled another twenty or so covers out that hadn't seen the light of day for a number of years. This one has no date written on the back, which is usually a sign that I didn't include a letter with this one. She didn't care. The envelope was enough, although I often felt badly that I didn't write at least something. She's still my best friend.
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This is beautiful...luckily your wife discover this precious piece in the box.
ReplyDeletethat's beautiful lettering, especially the 'T.'
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to see my name in such script!
ReplyDeleteYour lettering is amazing. I've read this is not easy. What a beautiful art piece.
Dave, that is so cool looking. I love the lettering!
ReplyDeleteI can see why your wife didn't care that the cover didn't contain a letter. The effort that went into turning her name into art said it all.
ReplyDeleteWow, how fortunate Terri was to receive something wonderful like this...and how fortunate you are that she still values it. Really wonderful. It's beautiful too, but I'm so touched by the sentiment that the content almost doesn't matter.
ReplyDeleteNice artwork on these. I still look for some of those I used to send but only found one about the size of a penny stamp.
ReplyDeleteYour wife is a lucky goose you talented gander you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the peace butterfly. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteOh, my word! What beautiful work--inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHave you looked at Abe Lincoln's blog on caligraphy, art and handwriting? He's amazing, too. I have a feeling you two would have a lot in common.
As for me--I am in awe of both you and Abe. And I'm SO inspired.
Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy PFF!
Sounds like you and Terri are the perfect pair. This is just beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving and PFF!
ReplyDeleteArt-elope! I love it. Very beautiful and sweet, too. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteThe number of ways you embedded the peace sign in your intricate, filigree art on these covers never ceases to amaze me. Almost as if it's part of your own dna, Dave.
ReplyDeleteWere there butterlies in Viet Nam?
Good question, Penny. I don't remember ever seeing butterflies. Creepy crawly overly large bugs, some with many legs, lizards and snakes. No butterflies. Butterflies are free.
ReplyDeleteI don't know which I like better, the heart on the T, or the little CND symbols on the butterfly, considering where you were! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful...how lucky your wife is to have so many of these from you!
ReplyDeleteI just found you by way of Andrea Johnson Blog. I love the letter. (Not crazy about the Peace Symbol though.). Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your work.
Sherrie Roberts
That is so sweet . I once had a boyfriend and I had to go away and I sent a post-
ReplyDeletecard, but was very short of time and post it with out writing I was very angry with me!
Mail me art - never heard about it before I came here, Maria Berg Sweden