MEXICO

Yep we did it we made it all the way to Postcard #52 of Darcy’s Art & Sole 52 Postcard Challenge. What a journey it has been, some on time some late, some pretty cool, some not so much but all were  fun nonetheless. Please go by and say farewell to all my fellow World Travelers.

Thanks to all of y’all that have been with me through out this year of virtual travels an ups & downs in RL. I appreciate all your love and comments not to mention (but I will) all your lovely prayers and positive vibrations, thank you so very much.

HUGE THANK YOU TO DARCY - for putting on such a good show and for always being on time.

Ok here we go the finale #52 to Mexico: background scrapbook paper with light gesso layer, fussy cut critters collaged, drawn & painted Frida Kahlo

It reads:

RH

All is fantastic! A world open with butterflies, rainbows and the truth that can only be the sweetest of all loves

All our best Liz & Allen

And there we have it, a happy ending! Y’all really didn’t expect it to be any other way - right? Of course you didn’t. Bon Voyage’ and if I haven’t said already

HAPPY NEW YEAR

! Be Safe Be Happy and Be Strong !

Happy Art’ing Y’all

#51 Greenland

Can you believe I’m on time again. I must say it is very nice to be able to do this. I mean not only post on time but to ART as well as play along with so many wonderful World Travelers. You can find them along with the Hostess with the Most’est (not the Twinkies) Darcy at Art & Sole.

From Allen to Liz: Acrylic painted background, Cardstock collaged Ice, Silver tape water - blue alcohol ink stained, reflections white acrylic flat & gloss paints

My Most Dearest Liz

Where are you?

Love Allen

Yeah, almost feel sorry for the guy, but NOT. Because I am a girl and Liz stated herself very clearly over here and Allen is dragging his feet or whatever. Maybe Liz IS too good for him. . . we have one last Postcard to find out {{{cross fingers I’ll be on time with that one}}}

Happy Art’ing Y’all and a very Happy Merry Christmas!

Hawaii

and not just the 50th state the 50^th Postcard destination of Darcy's of Art & Sole 52 Postcard Challenge! We are getting close to being done, be sure to check out all my fellow World Travelers they have all worked hard at keeping up and following story lines.

From Allen to Liz: Acrylic painted background, Sandpaper beach, water foam is Paper Clay & white glittery stuff, PineApple is woven paper painted with acrylic paints and green cardstock spiky top

It reads

Dear Liz,

  

It has been too long since I have had a post from you. I simply cannot stand these long weeks without word from you.

Hopeful

                        Allen

What is up with this guy? He put Liz out in the cold and now he is craving her. LoL maybe I should have done some Macadamia nuts instead of the symbol for Welcome.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Sweden

Done & Done. Although I was at a loss as to what to do for this beautiful country my fellow World Travelers were not go by Art& Sole say hello to them and Darcy too.

From Allen to Liz: computer printed background, drawn & color pencil collaged girl

it reads

Dear Liz

I will keep your last message in mind

Sincerely Allen

Umm WoW! Short, very short and not hopeful at all, poor Liz {insert sad face} for her . . . But a happy face for me purtinear caught up ONE MORE coming up soon’age.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

#48 Argentina

I know another one Done’age! Can y’all say Catsup’N.

This one sorta gave me the fitz, but it is what it is and the way it turned out is interesting. I also hope y’all have been keeping up with Darcy of Art & Sole and all my fellow World Travelers, they have been producing some amazing cards.

From Liz to Allen: water color pencil

Dearest Allen

I have informed RH, that if you asked of my location, he is to tell you my full itinerary. No questions

Hopeful

Liz

Otherwise – Adios mi Amigo

OH MY she is sounding like he may miss the boat if he doesn’t start swimming purdy quick.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

WoW Jamaica

And am I ever excited to be getting caught up! Thank y’all all my fellow World Travelers for Keeping On. And thank you dear Darcy of Art & Sole for posting the remaining destinations. And here we go to Jamaica with a dainty little hummingbird dark shimmery green and black with some really long tail feathers.

From Liz to Allen: Napkin background, drawn finger and painted bird – collaged on

it reads

My darling Allen

I realize the only thing worth experiencing is love with all its wonderful cruelty. Even if I end up broken, it would be a small price for the briefest moment with you.

All my love Liz

I guess she is putting it out there, will he?

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Tibet

Postcard #46 of the 52 Postcard Challenge as hosted by the delightful Darcy of Art & Sole. Please go by and say Hi and see what all my fellow world travelers have done. It only took me a minute second to know that I wanted to do a Mandala . . . they are a great way to meditate

From Allen to Liz- black Ink, Watercolor pencils

It reads:

Sweet Liz,

It has been a long time since I have let myself feel. Truthfully I am not that happy with it. When I think of you and how it could be, I am giddy…and that is the silliest thing and yet I fall into that dream, a fantasy of being in love, hoping that it is true. I do not know what I would do if you are playing with my emotions I just cannot go through that, through this any longer.

I suppose he believes that Liz will know who it is from, note he didn’t sign it. Any who that’s about it for this week so until next time…

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Monaco

Beautiful tiny country, full of excitement…racing, gambling, sculptures. . . What? You didn’t know about the ton’age of sculptures. Yep the Sovereign Prince likes it, so scattered about town are these beauties. In the Fontvieille district several sculptures reside. I actually drew and painted 3 of them, but alas I didn’t like ‘em all scrunched up together on my card, so I picked just one…

From Allen to Liz: Acrylic paint (it looks better in RL)

And it reads:

My dearest Liz

Why do you not write? It has been weeks. I can only presume you are in some far away country that has no postal service or it is very slow. Please write when you get a chance and put my tortured mind at peace.

 With great concern

            Allen

 And I suppose dear ol’Liz has disappeared A G A I N. My thanks to dear Darcy of Art & Sole for all her hard work this past weekend and still keeping up with all this other stuff. Please drop by and say “Hey girl” to Darcy and check out all my fellow World Travelers while you’re there.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Slovenia

Ta Dah I call on time. What a beautiful country Slovenia is! It has now been put on my Must Visit List. Thanks Dearest Darcy of Art & Sole for flying me there. I found Lake Bled and it’s magical mystical miraculous wish Bell. Forgive the upcoming pun {intended}. As it turns out this location had the perfect tone for Allen, in a manner of speaking I bet it rings true for Liz as well. Well onward and upward.

From Allen to Liz: Graphite, Acrylic paint, background spray paint – bronze, nickel, clear glitter paint & bright yellow (really there is bright yellow on it & it was sprayed last!).

And it reads…

Sweet Liz, my dearest Liz

I cannot tell you how much I have missed your words. Missed You! I am so relieved to hear from you, relieved that you are alive.

If only I could let myself be free. Free from my own mangled chains …

I could easily fall.

Allen

Ringing the bell – Lake Bled, Slovenia

I want to send out a huge Thank You to Juriaan, for his recent lesson on drawing the Hand(s). I am pleased with the way mine came out. In a way you could say they Ring my Bell. (yeah, like y’all didn’t see that one coming)

Happy Art’ing Y’all

43 is for Finland

Yep it’s that time again … ON TIME that is, with this week’s postcard … part of the Lovely Darcy’s Art & Sole 52 Postcard Challenge. I don’t  know nutN bout the Finish peoples or country or stuffs so I searched the o’google and found this really cool monument dedicated to composer Jean Silbelius. And bam a lam ding ah ling - I instantly knew it was for me. I am happy with the way it turned out

From Liz to Allen: Acrylic paint, Corrugate & some embossing

It reads

Dear Allen,

Does the heart grow fonder?

Yours truly

            Liz

Ha ha Liz has turned up! Playing him I wonder?

Please be sure to drop by Art & Sole to visit with my amazing fellow World Travelers…I’m excited to see what they have done.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

42 Russia 42

This fine week took us to the Huge county of Russia. I googled for Russian Artist, I mean what better to get inspired by than to see the amazing work of others. And yes, yes I did find my inspiration piece…by Anokhin Nicholas titled In an Old House. It like so many (if not all) my prior postcards plays very well with the ongoing story line.

From Allen to Liz: Watercolor & Color Pencils

Dearest Liz,

Please Liz, please.

All my love

Allen

Short & Sweet & sorta begy, poor Allen I think he needs a hug. {{{Allen}}} Where is that Liz off gallivanting around the world I’m sure having a party everywhere she goes, while poor Allen pines away. Oh well, maybe he should’ve grabbed the bull by the horns when he had the chance, eh.

Please be dears and roll on by the Art & Sole blog, home of our bestest beauty Darcy…say hello what’s shakin…and visit all my wonderful fellow World Travelers…lol maybe some of them have seen Liz out and bout the world…ya never know.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Scotland

This week took our World Travelers to the beautiful land of Scotland thanks to the delightful Darcy of Art & Sole. Busy with readying the house for family get together before Stem Cell Transplant … and making some card’ages … I felt the lack of inspiration …

From Allen to Liz : Plaid background and Stylized Thistle acrylic paint with a bit of embossing & more acrylic paint on top of that

And it reads

Please, dearest Liz, respond to me. I am beside myself with grief. Worry will not let me sleep, fear knots in my stomach and my heart . . .

 yes my heart cries with longing

to only hear of you, of your wellbeing

of your forgiveness

Allen

Um yeah, it appears that Liz may be lost or worse! I hope she turns up soon we are running low on weeks till the end of the year.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Portugal

I’m sure by this time y’all have read that other post(thank you). I am grateful for Art and how it takes me to another place … a place without worry, a place of freedom and safety.

Please go over and say Hey to dear Darcy of Art &Sole and be sure to check out all my fellow World Travelers. This week has taken us to Portugal and when I saw the many photos of Portugal and it’s hiking trails…well I Allen just had take a quiet walk …

From Allen to Liz: Watercolor, Color Pencils

And it says…

Dearest Liz,

Please, please write to me. I fear the worst. RH refuses my calls. I can only hope my post are getting to you.

With heartfelt concern

Allen

between a rock and a hard place

and there we go Postcard #40 outta 52. WoW can you believe only 12 more weeks of this year! ummm yeah, me neither.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Czech Republic

What! Time crunch – so umm yeah went with Alphonse Mucha – copy’age for #39 outta 52 Postcard challenge as hosted by the Fan-Tab-Ulous Darcy of Art & Sole…and here we go 

From Allen to Liz – graphite drawn, acrylic paint, color pencil & a teeny bling ring

 And it reads

Dear Liz,

Please reply to my post. I am becoming more worried each passing day without word from you. Especially since RH is telling me nothing of you and has “No comment.” What does that mean? Has something happened is there anything, anything at all I can do?

Sincerely Allen

Interesting…what does it mean indeed. Please be sure to stop by and check out all my fellow World Travelers

AND, this is Face #26 for the 29 Faces in September hosted by Ayala, don’t forget to visit those dear Face Makers.

how she looked drawn

Happy Art’ing Y’all

I thought this was a super cool angle

Dubai

Well whatdayaknow I scream ON TIME! My postcard is based on an Art installation Bastakiya, The Sound Element (2012 A.I.R. Dubai Resident Artist) Magdi Mostafa. Don’t know about y’all but I can just see the sound bouncing and reverberating off those stone looking walls…echoes echoing up and over the top and words plummet into the depths, collapsing against the stone and falling into the pit of darkness. Yeah, that’s what I see, anywho…

From Allen to Liz: Watercolor crayon, Crayola twistables, shimmery watercolors, cotton string

Dear Liz,

I have not heard from you, I hope my last post has not offended you or worse made you angry and regretful. I only meant that perhaps I need more time to absorb and take in the full measure of you, of our experience together.

Your continuing friend

Allen

And there we have it Postcard #38 out of the 52 Postcard Challenge as brought to us by the delightful Darcy of Art & Sole. Please drop by and have a look-see at the amazing works of my fellow world travelers.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Greece

Here we are on time again, could a habit be forming? Don’t know, but I don’t think I’ll hold my breath as one just never knows what kind of Real Life thing is just waiting to bless itself on one. Ummm One being me’age.

Anyways this week took us to loverly Greece! I have ignored all the hoopla of the financial crisis as this is a fun adventure for me and I hope to keep it that way. I wanted to do a drawing of a statue but umm no, my pencil would have nothing to do with that. Stubborn ol’ pencil Humph! But it did want columns and did an ok job on that…

#37 from Allen to Liz: Acrylic Paints, with Collaged columns 

and it reads

Dearest Liz,

That is what I tried to say howbeit I did use more words than you. You are a straight arrow and always to the point and that is yet one more thing about you that I admire. We are agreed then to let things mellow and blend out as they will.

Your Friend

Allen

Please drop by & say hi to Darcy, our hostess over at Art & Sole … and be sure to check out the amazing art of my fellow World Travels.

Oh no it is not cheating to us one of them paper crimpers do dads to make my columns.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Egypt

That’s where our World Travelers went to this week. What you didn’t know about the 52 Postcard Challenge? Well get off your duff and head on over to Darcy of Art & Sole for all the details…heck no it’s not too late…are you kidding me we have weeks and weeks to go…plenty of time for you to travel and maybe even go back and pick up a few countries you may have missed.

And now for Egypt

From Liz to Allen: Color Pencil, Acrylic paints

It reads

Dearest Allen,

Yes. Allow it to be as it is

With love Liz

I am waiting

Now if you have not done so YET get on over to Art & Sole to check out all my fellow world travelers. YES RIGHT NOW!

BTW – ON TIME & FACE #5 of the 29 Faces in September Challenge (yes they will be outta order a bit’age – Love me anyway – just sayN

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Hungary

And it looks as if I am on time’age again!

Now I knew nothing of Hungary and I will try to refrain myself from any wisecracks or corny jokes. I still know nothing of Hungary, despite my growling belly {you knew that was coming} I did find this neat OH peat OH picture from the ol’ google search and thought what ta heck miteaswell  copycatit. {wink}

From Liz to Allen: Soft Pastels, with tiny touches of Color Pencil

  

Dearest Liz

Your last postcard has touched me deeply. Please take my words carefully and do not read into them more than what they are. We have only met and our time together was short. Let us take that time and hold it dear as we let it unfold into what it may without rushing to make it more then it may have been.

All my best Allen

The Lonely Cedar – Tivadar Kosztka Csontvàry

I don’t know what to think about this post … I guess that makes it fit in pretty with with my lack of being having Hungary information. But I know how you can check out Hungary, yes - YES I do … go over to Read and See my fellow World Travelers and say HidyHo our creative hostess Darcy of the ever growing fame at Art &Sole.

Happy Art’ing Y’all

Japan

Alrighty then, can we say UP TO DATE? Yes, YES we can!

For Japan I kept it simple with a secret message of sorts

from Liz to Allen: Acrylic paint red background - Stargazers watercolor on top of that, stamped bamboo with gold acrylic, black acrylic painted Japanese words* as translated in google translate, slight distressing with ink pad

My dearest Allen,

I gave you my word, that photo as well as the one at the falls in Japan will remain private… for my eyes only.

Liz

ps I am beginning to miss your arms

 oooo is love in the air mail?  Now be Dear Internets and pop on over to Art & Sole to check out the works of my fellow World Travelers and the Hostess with the Mostess Darcy.

*from my heart to yours

Happy Art’ing Y’all

South Africa

#33 in the 52 Postcard Challenge as is hosted by the Wonderful & Magical Darcy of Art & Sole. I’m crossing my fingers that I don’t get behind again cause playing catch-up is hard, fun but hard. I am pleased with this one & may try this sorta thing on a larger scale. And here we go…

From Allen to Liz: Acrylic paint background; Ladies were acrylic painted using the “credit card” tech – I cut them out glued ‘em on then went over them with Crackle.

Dearest Liz,

Of course I remember the Hatuey, how could I not... The sunset that night as well as that sunrise on the morning we went down the river in South Africa. You certainly have added a very colorful memory to my heart not to mention the sunburn across my full backside. I still cannot believe I let you talk me into doing that. Whatever you do never let that photo get into the hands of Chloe. Although I am sure she would be thrilled for my wild abandon I would rather that she did not actually “see” it.

as always, Allen

 Humm, wonder what she talked Allen into that got his “backside” sunburned. Ouchy, I’m sure.

Happy Art’ing Y’all