Whether it is sketches etching out the feel of the beat of Istanbul, the arcs and waves of ink in cascades of flowing feminine locks, angry women in party dresses or miles of glorious poppies like the gorgeous piece above, I am always intrigued to see what Samantha Zaza has to share for the day. Her art is inspiring, whimsical, informative and filled with heart. I am moved by the movement she creates atop a plain flat surface – just beautiful – and her words enable me to see, smell and taste of new lands near and far – go visit her sites and explore …

Before it gets popped in the mail, here is my December mailing for a new Texas connection made from the Benevolent Postcard Society. It feels so good to be drawing again!

This was November’s, and here was October’s

I received this David LaChapelle from a lovely woman in Paris – I dub her “Couture Ballerina Bearing Gifts of Flowers and Kittens”, and here she rests perched upon my living room altar.

And here she is as “Caged Ballerina With Henckel” – strategically shot in my KitchenAid alla my sweet creative boy Adam

This water color was sent to me last month
from a BPS Secret Society Member who resides on the Northern Coast of California.
An inspired painting exemplifying their love of the beach in Fall.

I am so loving this postcard exchange experience. Both fun to create, share and form new alliances with folks around the world, as well as receive happy surprises in my mailbox from the kind hearts of strangers!