More Junk-Mail Postcards

Okay, so I got a bit carried away. But there I was, between steps in a project that meant I had to wait. Not wanting to waste the time without creating something, I pulled out some leftover junk mail. Pretty soon the rotary cutter and the paints were flying. I was simply having too darn much fun to stop myself. And I’m not unhappy about it. Click on an image for a larger view.

Junk mail postcard 1

Junk mail postcard 2

Junk mail postcard 3

Junk mail postcard 4

Junk mail postcard 5

Junk mail postcard 6

Junk mail postcard 7

Junk mail postcard 8

Junk mail postcard 9

Junk mail postcard 10

Junk mail postcard 11

Junk mail postcard 12

Junk mail postcard 13

Junk mail postcard 14

Junk mail postcard 15

Junk mail postcard 16

Junk mail postcard 17

Junk mail postcard 18

Junk mail postcard 20

Junk mail postcard 19

I was thrilled to have found a quote from Edgar Degas which I used on postcard #17:

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

What a great find!

I intentionally left a large clear space on postcard #20 so I could sketch something on it. Quite a few of the others have enough space for a little sketch. I’ll see what happens when I’m ready to mail them out. I plan to grab some of these the next time I’m on a trip or just out sketching.

My first two experiences of creating new art from junk mail can be seen here and here.