Another session of that fabulous adventure, Liberate Your Art 2018 Postcard Swap, hosted for the 8th year in a row by the talented Kat Sloma has enabled to connect with several creative people around the World. This year, is my fourth participation and as during my previous ones, am stunned by the talents and skills extracted from the postcards I have been receiving.
I just cannot carry on further without thanking Kat for setting up the swap and extending my sincere acknowledgments to her helpers without whom the success of the swap would not have been possible. Thank you guys!
LYA 2018 “vintage” brought on my side of the pond, a lot of mixed-medias: collage, batik on rice paper, watercolor…
“Cloaked in Wonder” by Beth
Beth’s shades of blue collage is the first one landing in my mailbox. I love the subtlety of her work. She says that her postcard reflects pretty much this Winter. Visit her blog at agardenersart.blogspot.com.
“Waterfront Café” by Andrea
I don’t know about you but I absolutely love that! Sea… boats… cakes… what else? Did you notice the cute flag markers. You do an exquisite work, Andrea Farthofer.
“Nine Lives” by Sharon
Sharon sent “a big Yeehaw from Texas” with her adorable kittie postcard. I love that mixed-media and also Leonardo da Vinci words which Sharon quoted “The smallest feline is a masterpiece”… I would, if I may, modify those words by saying “Sharon your work is a masterpiece…”. Pay a visit to Sharon’s blog, you will admire her talent and creativity.
“Flower pots” by Chris
This invite to gardening comes from Chris. What an incredible artwork: batik on rice paper, isn’t that great! Chris added a quote by Aristotle “In all things of nature there is something marvelous!”… your talent is marvelous, Chris! If you want to see more about her work, here’s her blog – worth a visit -.
There’s a fifth postcard somewhere in the World, the main point is that it found a nice “home”… even if I would have preferred to have it here.
Ladies, I was thrilled to receive your postcards, each one different, each one with a special touch. Thank you so much, what an adventure to discover your fantastic talent. Thank you, Beth, Andrea, Sharon, Chris.
The last but not the least is the gorgeous postcard sent by Kat Sloma, our lovely LYA hostess, “Anomalous” is its caption… It found its place on a sailing vessel who once upon a time crossed the seas towards adventure… Thank you so much, Kat for that Adventure you are allowing us to live through the Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap!
“Anomalous” by Kat Sloma
Of course, as you can imagine, I have been sending postcards towards other artists, I think you might like to see them in the underneath slide show. The photos were all shot during my marvelous trip to Porto, Portugal last October. Hoping that they will bring you some escape and sunshine…
Enjoy the video summarizing talent and creativity of the participants!
Now the LYA 2018 postcard swap is over… Once more, I thoroughly enjoyed participating! Before closing, please keep that secret for you: “I just can’t wait for the LYA 2019″…
I will end with Henri Matisse’s words :
“Creativity takes Courage”
Cheers!
Drops of Everything 
You certainly received some beauties in this swap. And your descriptions are lovely too. This is always such a fun event that brightens up this time of year. I look forward to seeing the side swap cards you get too. So glad many of us have found ways to extend this inspiring activity. Thanks for sharing
Nice of you, as always Lynne for stopping by… You are right LYA gives to that time of the year, a very special touch… Now, let’s look forward to the 2019 session.
A wonderful collection of cards Louise and the ones you sent out are so full of colour and warmth – all so lovely! Maybe the card that is missing will show up soon and your collection will be complete. Have a great day!
Oh yes, Val, I really like all the postcards received during this LYA 2018. Keeping fingers crossed for the 5th one. Nice seeing you here… thanks!
Great collection, Louise! Your Porto collection is wonderful! I can’t pick a favorite! Awesome post!
One of Porto will be flying towards you Chandra, I hope you will like it ;)… Thank you for visiting. What a fun time, LYA!
Yay!
Hi Louise,
I love the beautiful postcards you received and I’m so happy to find you here. I’ve set a postcard aside for you. No need to return a postcard if you’re out of side swaps…I’ve run out of the ones I actually shared during the swap, but I have a few others. Take care and I’ll continue enjoy your artwork on Facebook. Love to you and yours.
Suzette
Good to hear from you, Suzette, thank you for your nice words. You already are in my side swap list, I will be mailing the postcards early next week. I really like that set of cards I received, each one with its own creativity and talent. Take care, dear friend ❤️
As always beautiful photography. You have a keen eye.
Glad you enjoyed your “visit” Sea, thank you so much for the compliment much appreciated, specially coming from an Artist as you!
Hello Louise! I received one of your lovely postcards! Thanks so much for sharing!
Glad you like it… My pleasure, Kelly!
Lovely cards given and received. Nice job with your own little movie. I think I’ve seen a few of your other images on the blog hop. Best wishes to you! — Michele at Sweet Leaf Notebook
Thank you Michele… Best wishes to you!
I love them all Louise! Always look forward to your fabulous photos 😉 And the collection you received is wonderful 😉 Mine go out next week as well. I think there is one with your name on it. LOL 🙂 Of course! Take care and happy creating my friend 😉
Yeah! I don’t know why but I thought I was in your list😃… Can’t wait! Have a great week and thanks once more for your nice words, greatly appreciated… 😊
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You received some beauties!!! Lovely! Happy LYA 2018!
Good to see you here, Tammy, you are most welcome. LYA 2018 is an excellent vintage…
You received some lovely postcards! Hope to see you next year!
Thanks for your visit… See you in 2019!