To thine own self be true...

I made a little package for a friend and just put it in the mail for her... I hope she likes it...
It isn't really anything like what she does, her work is much edgier and funkier, and I really like it, I just can't seem to do anything even remotely similar! I guess that's what is meant by that old saying "To thine own self be true"... I think it's counter productive to try to force my art to fit another's style... I can certainly try new and different things, but I think an artist's work is sort of like a fingerprint... very individual and VERY difficult to change.

My new friend has been incredibly generous with her time and her advice, and we've never even met. How cool is it to meet like minded people, who are interesting and interested, and who are willing to share of themselves so freely. It really feels like a gift to me and I'm very grateful.

Comments

[Michelle Ward]

your Highness of Sneakiness.....LOVE THIS. what a lovely package to receive....but even sweeter, the things you said. thanks kathy :) stay true, because what YOU do is so very special.

[Sija]

Wonderful mail art!

[Dymphie]

Gorgeous, the texture is wonderful\1

[tina]

This envy is fantastic!!! Love all the colors and how you have put them together. Is that tyvek? The texture that comes through is just awesome.

[Kas]

Hi There!
I'm so glad that I could click on your envelope pics to enlarge them because your work is so lovely I want to see each piece you've added and how it is "connected" to the one next to it. Really beautiful!

[Pilar]

I am sure your friend will love this gorgous mail art. You can see the love and care you have put into this piece as well as the awesome use of color and texture.:D

[michelle ward]

hey kathy - glad to see you putting this blog to use! thanks for sharing your lovely envie with the team. you've spread some lovin' to NJ as i've been a lucky one to get your mail art! show us more!