The stamp issue was called Greetings from America, and each state had a ceremony in their capital city on April 4th, 2002. Each stamp was actually meant to look like what were called 'Large Letter' postcards. I have seen a number of different types of these cards, most of them linen and very colorful. Scenes from the city or state which were the subject of the cards were portrayed in each of the large letters across the card.
I took the theme of the background from the stamp and although Montana is seven letters, it was already on the stamp, so I chose to use the nickname for Montana.
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Oh, wow--I have to say, I think this one may be one of my favorites! This is incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful artwork with us!
ReplyDeleteHappy PFF!
PS The Spanish doll postcard is embossed. It does look very real, doesn't it?
Indeed, a wonderful postcard. You created a very nice combination of stamp and card image. happy PFF.
ReplyDeleteI love the big sky feel of the card and all the things one thinks of being Montana.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love it!
ReplyDeleteI love that design. It would make a good postcard design.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely - again! I have no creative streak so I'm always completely in awe.
ReplyDeleteWhat you do is wonderful! I am a big fan. Carol
ReplyDeleteA real stunner. Also one of my favorites of yours!
ReplyDeleteIt could almost be a maximum postcard, but the cancel doesn't have a coordinating graphic. Nice one.
ReplyDeletewonderful card! i didn't realise that "big sky" was the montana nickname, though i know the john denver song "Wild Montana Skies" well, so should have been able to guess this one! happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful piece, Dave. I admire the way you placed the panoramic scene inside the graphic element of the letters. I have found working with lettering to be difficult. This works on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteNice bit of lettering there, Dave. I've got a friend right now who is learning about conceptualisation in lettering. So the word "popcorn" for example could be shown with the two "o"s popping out of the word. Your BIG sky, show's big sky! I get it! Nice touch. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I love the colors. Subtle. Pretty.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed going through your blog, and I love your use of old postcards and stamps for inspiration. I love the landscape inside of the letters here, and the blue of the sky. Thanks for your visit to my blog! roxanne
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