Tag Archives: Kat Sloma’s Liberate Your Art 2016

L.Y.A. Loot

 

LYA #6, Kat Sloma, "Wings" - Janice Darby, "Aprons" - Julie Welsh, Gondolas - Louise Mamet.

LYA #6 –  Kat Sloma, “Wings” – Janice Darby, “Aprons” – Julie Welsh, Gondolas – Louise Mamet.

 

Home from dog sitting, and I found these waiting for me. In the center is Kat Sloma’s Card. That signals the end of the Liberate Your Art postcard swap. Keeping it a secret for now per our host. So that all participants can enjoy the surprise.

The lovely lady on the right is a gift from Janice Darby, in Santa Maria California. It says, “Until you spread your wings, you will have no idea how far you can fly.” Such a sweet and delicate composition. I love her big green eyes! Take a peek at Janice’s site to see all the wonderful cards she created this year.

On the bottom, a card from Julie Welsh in Michigan. First created for a postcard swap with themes and hers was “collective nouns”. The damage on the corner hides the title. “An army of aprons”. A little glue and that corner will be good as new.  Julie tells me that the background she created with a baby wipe that she had used for paint clean up. How clever is that! The women are from old sewing patterns. I love the nod to days gone by. Julie has tons of mail art goodness at her site, Just tickety-Boo.

The gondolas are a second side swap from Louise Mamet- Berthereau in France. Louise sent this one in an envelope, and I am so glad she did. Her work is museum worthy.  In the distance I can see people walking, and the close up details are crystal clear. Do you see the Gondolier on the left? To get a better look, visit her at Drops Of Everything. Treat yourself to a virtual trip to Venice!

There are still more side swaps on the way. I think I can expect at least five. Next week is the Liberate Your Art Blog Hop. Kat will treat us to her annual video with this years swapped art. Not to be missed!

Have a great weekend everybody!

 

 

 

 

L.Y.A. Side Swap #10

 

L.Y.A. 2016 Side swap #10. Waterlily by Sharon H. Lane,

L.Y.A. 2016 Side swap #10. Waterlily by Sharon H. Lane,

Sharon took this photo of her new pond. What an inspiration! Visit Sharon at her Twistylane. She describes herself as, among other things, a pathological picture taker. Love that.

I love this card, because it made me remember my Aunt Gloria, and her pond. I even remember when she built it. While she was distracted in one corner of the yard  my cousins and I were in the other stealing rhubarb meant for pie or jam.

We always teased her. Camping trips, even day trips to the mountains were an excuse for her to collect rocks for the pond. As a kid I didn’t think much about a bunch of ugly rocks. As an adult, I have taken on the same habit. Collecting stones or twigs or sand from my travels.

Thank you Sharon, for sharing your art with me. And for reviving childhood memories of cousins and camping in the glorious Colorado Rockies!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number Five Has Arrived

 

L.Y.A. #5 "Venice" by Louise Mamet.

L.Y.A. #5 “Venice” by Louise Mamet.

 

What is it about Venice that is so intoxicating? I know the answer. Everything. This city is on my bucket list, along with several others in Italy.

Louise Mamet lives in France, we swapped cards last year as well. Visit her blog for more of her colorful photography, or find her on Facebook. You can also follow Louise on Instagram. Treat yourself to a look! I love your work Louise!

Kat Sloma announced today that her card is being sent out. That signals the end of the official swap. I started writing out my side swaps today. A batch will go out tomorrow, some heading overseas. I will be sending the rest out early next week.

Louise, thanks so much for sharing your photography with me.
The world is beautiful through your eyes!

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