Category Archives: Postmarks

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Pinecrest

A recent visit to Pinecrest Gardens in South FL was a nice excursion – great plantings, a rain forest, giant banyan trees – and a great assortment of Angel’s Trumpets (Brugmansia aurea) which I have included in this postmark – the postmarks in this case is contemporary – an attractive triangle of $5 stamps on an overnight package from a friend containing a message of inspiration.

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11Jan

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Savannah

When we reach out into our hopes and dreams there’s always a chance you’ll get burned. Travelling, meeting new people, trying new things – taking risks and exploring the world is among the best parts of living. Then why do we hesitate? Why don’t we jump in with both feet? Fear. Fear of the unknown. Maybe this little image will inspire you to reach out and touch the future – to take a risk on your own behalf. I hope it does.

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05Jan

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Then Someday

New Year, new goals, new hopes – travel, adventure, ambition. Seen on a wall of a sandwich shop in Savannah, GA – “if you do the things you need to do when you need to do them – then someday – you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them” – How do you feel about that? Seems like a true statement that we all struggle with! Onward into 2013 – to do the things that need doing. Happy New Year!

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31Dec

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Orchid

Today’s postmark is pushing the envelope – hope you like it. If you are receiving these and wondering “what IS this” just know I make these to bring some curiosity and beauty into the world – no more, no less. If you would like a print for your wall, let me know. They look great big and beautiful.

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28Dec

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Navarre

I make these images by compositing photos I have shot of flowers and other elements with antique postcards that I have collected in my travels. Most postcard collectors are interested in the front – the display side – but I hunt out the interesting reverse – the message side. In particular, I am drawn to interesting text, pithy sayings and sentimental remarks, and beautiful old handwriting. The handwriting tells so much, so quickly – like hair styles in an old movie or the cut of clothes, handwriting is evidence of its time. The people who wrote trained in copperplate, or with calligraphy pens, or even quills – the stroke and bend and curve tells so much. What do we leave behind for history that tells the future about our time as individuals on the planet – what ephemera, or personal memento that speaks to your essential humanity. Does a tweet become poetic in time? I wonder.

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27Dec

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Amaryllis

The seductive qualities of flowers just pulls me in – like these ones. We’re evolved from a long line going back 125 million years ago around which time flowering plants took over the earth – and you either took advantage of that phenomenon or went extinct! So there is a part of all of us that we share with bees – it’s just good to like flowers and we’re hard-wired to see beauty…. I hope you enjoy today’s postmark – please share with a friend and encourage them to Subscribe to our newsletter ” target=”_blank”>join my email list!

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26Dec

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Pretty Jolly

Old postcards were used like we use text messaging today – for short, sometimes emotional, sometimes playful notes. Clearly there was an expectation of speedy delivery of these ephemeral thoughts. On Christmas Eve and the cusp of the new year, I send you this Postmark – if you read the text of the overlaid card it says: “Cheer Ho old Thing! It’s a pretty jolly old world after all – Just Freddy!” Have a great holiday – Kevin.

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