TBT again already? My does time fly when you're havin' fun!
So this week's look back takes us to circa 2008.
Living in Virginia at the time, the hubster and I enjoyed exploring the many parks in our area. While we were walking one of our favorite trails I was taking photos as usual and I got an idea. An idea to illustrate a little set of post cards and send them to the children of some friends! Yeah, sort of a post card version of serialized books.
This would give the kids not only the joy of getting mail but also something to look forward to!
Who doesn't love looking forward to more fun mail?
This was the first one and it set the scene. Since I lived in Virginia and the children I was writing to lived in Ohio, I made it seem like I was writing about a far off magical place. Well to a child who had never been, it may very well be just that.
#2 was trying to instill a sense of wonder. Trying to illustrate that if you observe carefully, you can find wonderous things everywhere!
My mother taught me this :)
#3 speaks to the communities of tiny animals you may find!
#4 tried to illustrate the point that being still in nature is important. Some things can only be observed and enjoyed if you are patient.
All together a cute little group I think.
I'm SO happy I thought to keep a set for myself. Most art I create and send in the mail is lost to me foever as I rarely ever even photograph most things. Truly creating and setting art free into the world for those I love to enjoy.
The backs of the Post Cards.
I hope to work on some new Mail/Serial Story Project soon.
I'd love to hear any thoughts you have on what kind of story adventure you'd like to get in the mail!
