Category Archives: Art Exchange

Global Art Swap Finale

Hills from Prescott Valley. 2017 SMD

These nooks and crannies are calling. Paint me, paint me. I made a start, but not sure yet if it will be hills or abstract.

Horribly blurry, but I like the painterly effect. To my eyes, at least. I am sure some of my photographer friends will cringe.

I was beginning to give up hope on my last heART swap postcard arriving, but it did. All the way from Deniliquin Australia! This is cloth and ribbons. Sonya’s message is on two tags that are attached.

Global heART Swap Postcard #3. Sonya Robinson.

I just love the bright cheerful fabrics! The shiny black ribbon. And the gift tag greetings.

Thank you Sonya for sharing your lovely work with me! Such a lovely surprise.
I had a little visit to your area via online images. Lovely historic buildings!
I’d say we both live where the views are dramatic.

With A Grateful Heart

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WIP. 6 x 6 acrylic on paper. 2017 Sheila Delgado

Playing with a new brayer, creating I don’t know what yet. Backgrounds maybe, for more paint. Or papers for collage work. I also used a texture sheet, and a wood stamp. Having fun with these, more on the way!

Recently Simone Nijboer asked several questions on her blog. One of them was about an art community. Would we be interested, and if so, what would we like it to be? I swear, about a week later, the group was up and running! You can find out more at ArtNow. You can also see Simone’s wonderful work. I hope you will consider joining us!

Louise Gale’s heART exchange Global Art Swap for November is still active. In the previous post, I shared the first card to arrive. Today I received this lovely surprise!

With A Grateful Heart, postcard. De Coeyer Inge, Belgium. Global Art Swap November 2017

Isn’t this a beauty? A feast for the eyes, and a treat for the fingers. Lovely textured paper, and a fabric heart. Wonderful crookedy stitching with the tails attached. Love it! The envelope has a wonderful decorative tape with flora, figs and mushrooms. Take a look at the stamp. (Everyone knows the best chocolate comes from Belgium.)

Thank you Inge, for sharing your wonderful art with me!

The next round starts soon! Visit Louise’s site for more.

Warm Thankfulness

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Ends 11-28-17 at 11:59 pm PT

A small brown paper package found its way to my mailbox.

Inside, this wonderful work of art!

Give Thanks, postcard. Michelle Rembert. Global Art Swap November 2017

Did you notice the little bird?

I just love the simple marks, and warm colors. I can tell Michelle had fun making this!

This tiny pop-up arrived as well.

I just love this little card. So cute! It made me think of a Cracker Jack prize. Remember how excited you were to find it? I don’t know who thought these up, but I think they are the bee’s knees!

Thank you Michelle! Your joyful gifts made me smile!

Today I am thankful for real mail, new friends, Pete home from the hospital, and Mom’s turkey soup! Also most grateful for the weekend’s sales in my Society6 shop! Well, that’s just a start.

What are you thankful for today?