Mail is becoming a thing of the past, what with Facebook, Twitter, My Space, e-mail, IPhone, etc. It may be just as well, because no one will remember how to spell anyway -- or grammar --- or sentence construction -- SIGH. Gone is the thrill of opening the mailbox and finding an envelope marked S.W.A.K. on the flap. Does anyone remember what that means? 
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Three Muses - Mail Art
Mail is becoming a thing of the past, what with Facebook, Twitter, My Space, e-mail, IPhone, etc. It may be just as well, because no one will remember how to spell anyway -- or grammar --- or sentence construction -- SIGH. Gone is the thrill of opening the mailbox and finding an envelope marked S.W.A.K. on the flap. Does anyone remember what that means? 
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Bev, I am sure it is you I have to thank for introducing me to the likes of Nick Bantock and his mail art somewhere off in the misty past. This one is such a dreamy and mystical take on the theme. I love it! I love the softness and the overlaying of letters and cards, not to mention the gorgeous image. Stunning work.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful, feminine piece Bev, it reminds me of a special collection of personal love letters or correspondence to always cherish. This piece has a wonderful vintage satiny look to it- fantastic work!
ReplyDeletelovely and very elegant piece!
ReplyDeletePretty in pink, Bev, lovely mail art! I enjoy getting REAL letters & cards at this times from my old friends in the UK nothing beats a handwritten letter!
ReplyDeleteWell I know what SWAK means and I even have a SWAK stamp. Gorgeous card, Bev!
ReplyDeleteHi Bev!!! I love love love these pink shades...wow!!! wonderful piece for the challenge this week!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect idea!!
ReplyDeleteSWAK - sealed with a kiss!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pleasure to visit your blog, Bev. I enjoy your art very much.
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This is beautiful, Bev...such a lovely piece of mail art. Heck, I even enjoy the fliers now, not much else. All the bills go directly to the bank and nothing arrives in the mail that is "Sealed With A Sweet Kiss" (SWASK) or even "Sealed with a Kiss" (SWAK).
ReplyDeleteHugs, Gayle
oh so lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece Bev. Luv all the layers & the soft tones. So romantic xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful design. Love them.
Sealed with a (Loving) Kiss... (SWALK) and for the norty, non-spellers - NORWICH - (K)nickers off ready when I come home!! Beloved of sailors and soldiers!!
ReplyDeleteBut, what a lovely piece Bev, feminine, soft and very wistful. =)
beautiful and so elegant!! love it!
ReplyDeleteWell Miss Beverley this is a stunner and no mistake, the layering and blending and the resulting softness you have created is nothing less than stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and romantic. Love the layerings and the colors :)
ReplyDeleteLovely and dreamy!
ReplyDeleteyou are so RIGHT!! we should send more mail to hold in our hands, and your pink beauty sure is "sealed with a kiss":)
ReplyDeleteWhow...Bev...your art mail card is so elegant and beautiful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read your post, Bev, I got a little pang of nostalgia. I ADORE the written word. One of my most treasured things in this world is an envelope addressed to me when I was a young bride with my beloved Grandmother's handwriting. In it was a treasured recipe. Sad to say, snail mail days are going the way of the Dodo. Lovely piece and post! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery gentle and pretty creation, Bev!
ReplyDeleteLovely piece!
Elegant, Bev. I love the delicate colors that say that this is a vintage piece. So beautiful. SWAK is still in use in a way. Christine has it spelled out on her blog next to her ID picture. See below:
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oh, how lovely, women in love or women who have felt love must see the world like this: a pink and rosy life
ReplyDeleteBev, how beautiful, just a great colour combination.
ReplyDeleteBev, your delicate collage is really lovely! I so much agree with what you say about mail and letter writing nowadays - but I think the best way to struggle against this extinction is to write as many letters as possible - some day someone will answer!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Bev! I haven't been by in far too long, but what fun to get a little caught up! So many lovely things to see as there always is. Your work delights me so.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to at least drop by and leave some wishes for a very blissful Christmas and Happiest of New Years!
marsha
Bev this is so nostalgic, I love your color choices! You are so right about the written letter or post being a thing of the past...our grandchildren may never know the excitement of having a pen pal & waiting excited to hear news of what they had been doing since you last wrote. Thanks for the memories...:)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Bev! The soft colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and that pink is so very elegant in combination with the lady!
ReplyDeleteThe pinkish lady is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, so romantic!
ReplyDeletelove the colours on this one, so fresh and dreamy . yes I do remember swak ( and the song is going through my head right now:) - thank you!)
ReplyDeleteHi! Love this one...so pretty and feminine...very true...snail mail is becoming a thing of the past. Soon our cards will be collector's items!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and commenting on my mail art piece. I'm so glad that I started this blog--I'm finding so much wonderful art--yours being one of them--great!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I love the pink. I wish we all wrote letters more often. Have a wonderful Holiday!
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