Sunday, August 31, 2008

Round Two Postcards



Here is Lindesay's postcard - "Surprise!?" I went looking for a photo of this child (my middle son - now almsot 21) when he made me an unexpected cake on the kitchen floor with the entire contents of my pantry...but I found this photo in my search - figured I couldn't go past it!...The mermaid sticker in the top corner, I figured looked a bit surprising, and on the odd occasion that little boy behaved behaved like an angel, it was a complete shock!!! That was lots of fun (so was the little boy!!)

Kym's "Dragonflies"...The colours and texture of the card she sent were delicious...just needed to insect it up a bit, and we were away....


Finally, Peta's "Nightmares"...I couldn't resist those eyes again (the eyes of a child), some fabric that looks like matress ticking (to have the nightmares on), pages from an old book with a very scary looking cat and bear tearing one another to bits, and some nasty text...the whole thing really unsettles me, so I think it worked!


The address side of Kym's postcard....



And the same for Lindesay's....

Sorry Peta - your address side is still under construction.....

I've had lots of fun with these, now I just need to come up with a round three theme and some cards quick smart!

Looking forward to seeing what everyone else is up to!

Have fun!

Tracey.

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  1. PetaAugust 31, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Tracey, that little boy's eyes are sooo expressive! I love the use of 'wings' to show an angelic side I guess....can't wait to see nightmares in the flesh....it does look a wee bit scarey...and your camera does seem a bit better...however an SLR would be tempting...also LOVE what you have done to Kym's dragonflies, really irridescent and alive...your work is amazing!
    Peta

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  2. Kym :)August 31, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    Hi Tracey,

    Your postcards look fantastic, the dragonflies look really great-I'm so keen to have it back...I received Peta's on Friday.
    I was a bit concerned because I received her round 3 postcard on Wednesday - Exploring....& then got my beautiful butterfly from Peta on Friday. Thankyou Peta also, looks beautiful.

    So glad you posted your postcards, front & back.
    Did you received your theme from Lindesay...?
    Well Done Tracey.

    They just keep coming and I have them all set to work on but again I'm running late. I'll organise my Round 3 theme & send them off so I'm on time with something.....Especially when I look at the calendar & the next 2 weeks is so jammed packed. I'm getting excited because I'll be on school camp for Year 7 with my daughter, in a weeks time. So no creating that week.
    Take Care,
    Having Fun with ART :)

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  3. Tracey HewittSeptember 1, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks for the kind words girls...

    Kym, no I haven't received my card back from Lindesay; nor have I received a round two card to work on for Jenelle - is she still on deck, or might it be missing in action somewhere? Been meaning to check that out for a while...
    Have fun on camp! Where are you off to?

    Peta - that little boy was such a handful! and the wings were in the surprise theme - if he did behave angelically, it was a big surprise!! But he was a delight too!

    Thanks again ,
    Have fun,
    Tracey.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Hi Tracey, I love those eyes - he's saying "Who me? - it wasn't me!!! Just like my boys say at least once a day!. Love this card. Happy Creating, Olley.

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Changes to "The Postcard Collaborations" :)

Hello to all collaborators,
Firstly apologies for this email However, better a little late than never!
I have heard from just about all of you over the past few weeks/months, Thankyou for your emails and phone calls and in some cases face to face conversations! Your feedback about the postcard collab has been thoughtful and in a positive vein.... I now have a fair idea about which group you each want to be involved in....below is what I understand you are each wanting, please check the lists, if you are listed as doing what you want, that's great..no need to contact me, however if you are not where you want to be please let me know, asap.
List A - Artists who want to continue with the postcards
  1. Olley Bath - who will continue to coordinate
  2. Gwen Evetts - who is a friend of Olleys and a new member
  3. Jude Roberts - originally from Olleys group
  4. Rochelle Jekot - originally from My group
  5. Jenelle Wood - Originally from my group
  6. Kym Simms - Originally from my group
Group B - Altered Book
  1. Peta Lloyd - to be coordinator of this group
  2. Donna Malone - originally coordinator of a postcard group
  3. Shelly Neave - originally from Donna's group
  4. Tamara Allen - " " " "
  5. JacQ Ware - " " " "
  6. Nanette Balchin - Originally from Olleys group
  7. Kristin Mountjoy - Originally from my group
  8. Lindesay Dresdon - " " " "
  9. Tracey Hewitt - " " " "
Group C - Those who were undecided - Please let me know which group you would like to be in!
  1. Susan Joyce - originally Donna's group
  2. Terri Shackley - " " "
Group D - Those who have decided to take a break from collaborating at the moment
  1. Pam Shipman - originally Donna's group
  2. Natalie Johnson - " Olley's Group
  3. Mel Gower - " " "
  4. Amanda Lowjen - " " "
Phew!!! I think that's it!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your participation, creative idea's and wonderful art works. For those of you who are having a break, or continuing with the postcards, please stay in touch, I have certainly enjoyed you all being a part of this collaboration. I hope at some point that we may all be able to come together to share our books and postcards with each other!
For those continuing with the postcards, I believe that Olley has already communicated with you about how you will be continuing with this great project.
For everyone, please if you can, complete the postcards you have in your possession, if this is not possible then simply return to the originating artist as is.
For those who have chosen to change to the Altered Book Collaboration I will send out a group email within the next week to outline the details.
Kym, I would like to thankyou for your wonderful efforts of setting up the blog and continuing to maintain it, it has been a valuable opportunity to share thoughts and art with others and to be able to connect with other collaborators across the country and the oceans - THANKS!!!
To Donna and Olley, a big thankyou to you both for so capably and gently encouraging your respective group members participation - THANKS!!!
Once again......THANKS!!! to all of YOU for your enthusiasm, participation and collaboration!!!
Cheers,
Peta