On the surface, writing by hand in a diary is a solitary experience…jotting down whatever is noteworthy from the day. If the entries are dated, a timeline emerges with days, weeks, seasons unfolding into a record of one’s personal living history. Upon closer inspection, a diary is more than a collection of musings, it is […]
Pen to Paper, 1st visit
I had not imagined how intimate it would be to read the handwritten letters of 60+ artists. Many names were familiar to me from my art school background. Those who where new, quickly became familiar through the personality of their handwriting. There is something so immediate and personal about handwritten letters. Pen to Paper is […]
Who invented the mailbox?
Black inventors have made considerable contributions to many things we take for granted today. Consider for example, the blue mail box. “In 1891, anyone interested in mailing a letter would have to make the long trip to the post office. In order to make mailing a letter more convenient, Philip B. Downing designed a metal box with […]
Pen to Paper
Pen to Paper: Artists’ Handwritten Letters from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Artists I am thrilled to tell you of this upcoming exhibit showcasing the personal handwritten letters of a group of American Artists. Some are well known and others are members of the Lyme Art Colony. Talk about the Art of Letter Writing: here […]
Under 91 Project
September 28, 2016 Calligraphy literally means beautiful writing. What is displayed in the exquisite penmanship and design of The Graceful Envelopes is what is “traditional” calligraphy. Yet graffiti can also be calligraphic. Yes, much of it can be a statement of angst and protest. However, many street artists are extremely creative, talented draftsmen. How they […]
The postman brings happiness
August 12, 2016 Adam sent me this 1969 comic book cover illustrating a happy “mail moment.” What a great thrift shop find. I love the facial expressions and that all three heads come together over the letter, which is obviously, good news. What do you think the happy news is? It’s obviously something the boy […]
Animal Kingdom Postcards
With bunnies in the seasonal theme, I feel this card is a great way to introduce you to Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom Postcards. I am thrilled by the exquisite detail of her drawings. Without any doubles in this boxed set, you are rewarded with 50 gorgeous different images! I am mailing them out for […]
Fall in love with writing by hand
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John Hancock’s Original Quill!
I deliver mail to Worthington Hooker Middle School in New Haven. One day last Spring, I was delighted to find a display in the main lobby of different artifacts in their own dioramas. The assignment had the flavor of a Ripley’s Believe-it-or-not. The students were to chose an object, design a display, and […]