Art Liberated
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| My 2013 Liberate Your Art Postcards |
I have been broken hearted since leaving my home in Utah a year ago this month...and I believe people come in and out of our lives for a reason. Kat Sloma and her Liberate Your Art project could not have come to me at a better time. I love having a plan, a goal, something to look forward to and this was the perfect event. I spent sometime sorting through images I had already created and chose some for printing. The simple act of participating or belonging to a group, lifted me from my doldrums and I'll continue to...make this place my home.
I am grateful for the six lovely people whose works of art landed at my door here in Roanoke, Texas. Words cannot express the joy I felt as each one arrived.
Without further adieu, here are the postcards that graced my life:
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| Thank you Maria Chiesa! |
Maria's photography is beautiful and I'm now following her on Flickr. You can find more of her work on Flickr...echie52!
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| Thank you Karen Walker! |
I am constantly reminding myself of this quote. Karen's photography is wonderful, but you should see her cards! You can find Karen at kbwalkerblogs.com.
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| Thank you Andrea Hayes! |
Stop by to visit Andrea at her blog...scrappinshutterbug.blogspot.com.
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| Thank you Katie Cisek! |
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| Thank you Jo Urbani! |
~ Fanny Brice I tried to take pictures of the postcards in places they might feel at home here in Texas. I think this was the most successful. That fence may be original to Roanoke! You can find Jo's wonderful blog at fiddlesnips.blogspot.com.
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| Thank you Kat Sloma |
Click here to see all the wonderful art liberated in 2013!
Things I learned:
Next time, I would create images/art specifically for the postcard swap that might convey a message and I would include my email address.
One more thing...the five images I liberated into the world...if you've seen them, please let me know.
Oh Suzette, the images you created are glorious! Seeing them all together takes my breath away. Your style is unmistakable. I really enjoyed seeing the cards you received and love how you presented them. I'm happy to know this swap perked you up so much. xo
ReplyDeleteSherry...you've made me teary! Thank you so much for your wonderful words...they are appreciated more than you know. I can't wait to get a minute to "Blog Hop" and see everyones work. I sure hope to see one or two of mine out there. :o)
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What you sent was gorgeous, what you received was equally beautiful. I love that you learned things from this -- I did too and that's always a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I love learning new things...it took me several minutes to figure out the whole linky thing, but I did it. This has been so much fun. I can't wait to get a minute to begin Blog Hopping!
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Beautiful works of art, thank you for the postcard, you know I adore it! Thank you again for recommending this project to me! It was so much fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy, I haven't gotten out to the Blog Hop yet and can't wait to see what you've posted. I so appreciate your friendship and I received your beautiful postcard as well. It's hanging up around my computer. I've got a busy week ahead...my handicapped son and his wife arrive on Sunday so I hope to visit a lot blogs before they get here...never mind cleaning the house. :o) Take care, and again, I appreciate you more than you know!
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The cards you sent are lovely. This was my first year to participate and I'm amazed at the variety of little treasures that landed in my mail box. I love Mail Call! Looking forward to 2014 and another swap!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful (no surprise!) I've already started thinking about next year as well!
ReplyDeleteI did see one of your images while blog hopping this morning - the last one of the fence. I'm sorry I don't remember where I saw it, but it struck me because it's very similar to one of my own that's presently the cover photo on my Facebook page. I think your photography is beautiful. It sounds like we have something else in common: I too moved a year ago from a place I loved to a place I'm where I'm trying to find my place. I'm glad the swap gave you a lift.
ReplyDeleteyour artwork is gorgeous. I hope whoever received yours will contact you or that you see them in the blog hop. No one contacted me either and so far, not even one in the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post about the postcards.
Nice post. The swap was such fun and now seeing and reading how and where the the art was received is a treat.
ReplyDeleteA lovely collection...and a great way to find you.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, and I love the way you show them. What a beautiful set you received too. Thank you for taking the time to visit me.
ReplyDeleteSuzette, your images are breathtaking! You are truly talented with your camera and processing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, I love them all. It's so inspiring to see so much beautiful, inspiring art and I love that art and this swap lifted you and has made such great connections. Your photography is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuzette - the five individuals who received your images are very lucky indeed - love them all - "how do you see what you see?" :) Also love the way you have photographed the cards you received - each in a fitting location, turning each wonderful piece of art into a meaningful still life. I am glad this swap lifted you up.
ReplyDeleteThe Fanny Brice card is fab!
ReplyDeleteI send you comfort. Moving is hard. I hope something wonderful enters your life to give your move meaning, love and light.
God bless you!
Aw, thank you!
DeleteI wish I had received one of your beautiful cards, they're stunning! You received lovely ones in return. I hope you come to love your new home as much as your old one...
ReplyDeleteThe cards you sent are gorgeous! Such lovely subtle colors. Also love the photos you took of the cards you received.
ReplyDeleteThe cards you send are beautiful and you received a great set! I hope you find where your cards landed. So far, I've found three of mine. I just found one today while blog hopping!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments on my blog.
ReplyDeleteLike your mother, I am hooked on receiving post mail as well.
And you summed it up so well about the connection that is felt when holding the actual letter or postcard in your hand.
You take stunning photographs!
Beautiful postcards sent and received, and I am glad for you that the swap helped you through a difficult time! Valerie
ReplyDeleteHello Suzette, you have presented the postcards you received so beautifully - and I'm so happy mine is among them! The postcards you sent out are STUNNING, lucky people who received them!
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful! I am in awe of the talent out there. What a great way to connect with other artists around the world.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzette. Happy Mother's day to you. Thank you for hopping by my blog. I peeked at your other blog and am so drawn into your photgraphy.
ReplyDeleteThis was so much fun I agree. I am truly amazed at the different art that has flown out there...so wonderful and beautiful. I do hope each day is easier to find your place where you are.
Such beautiful cards! I enjoyed the swap very much, it was fun to receive the different artwork.
ReplyDeleteI, too, know that feeling of leaving a place you love and having to find what you love in a new place. I, too, know the power of this swap to help you make that transition. I'm glad that the swap could do the same for you. Thank you for the lovely message to me at the end! You are very much welcome.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards you received! I hope you are able to connect with the recipients of your cards as well. Cheers! Sheila
ReplyDeleteyou received some beautiful postcards, I loved the way you displayed them, I think that was part of the fun for me too, finding the perfect home for each piece of art.
ReplyDeleteYour photography is beautiful, hope to get one next year!
thanks again for the help with the code... but more than anything I have to say that your work is just lovely... and you received some great cards... and i love how you displayed them... wish i had thought of that....xx
ReplyDeleteSuzette, your photography is beautiful! I think I came across the top middle and right ones in the blog hop somewhere... hope you found them :-) It's hard to leave somewhere you love (I've moved around quite a lot...), channel your feelings into your photography and over time you'll start to find things that you love in your new home, Good Luck and keep clicking that shutter!
ReplyDeleteThe cards you sent out are so beautiful! And you received a lovely collection, too. I'm already looking forward to next year's swap.
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