Composition in decomposition - Susan McAllister

Susan proves that simple is more with this perfectly balanced, satisfying collage. I received it after I sent something to Susan which to my mind had a similar message, love when that happens!

Mystery creature from Susan McAllister makes me pause mid sentence

Love this apostrophe (or it a comma)  from Susan McAllister.  I better not show it to Lyra or she will start barking at it, because for sure it's a hedgehog! Svenja, where are you to name that creature?  Great energy, susan's trademark colours and it makes me smile.  

Dazzled by Susan McAllister

As I look at this again I see asemic lines that remind me of John Bennett! I hope it's happy New Year, Susan! I will choose to interpret this as a creative brainwave. I am dazzled.

Succulent Mixed Media Collage - Susan McAllister

You get the feel of the colours in this scan but miss the precision of the marks on each of the layers of this yummy piece from Ssuan.  She suggests on the back that it is a thank you for something I sent her.  WELL THANK YOU Susan.  I wish I could shrink another version and make a pair of earrings from this. It is very cool, very haptic, just delicious!

Susan McAllister (Berkeley) - Nothing More Natural

Susan has sent me beautiful colourful painted cards in the past, card's I've loved, so I was surprised when I saw another side to Susan on MinXus Lynxus: http://minxuslynxus2.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/minxus-mail-bag-mail-art-minus-the-heart-from-susan-mcallister-berkeley-california-usa/. Surprised, but interested and impressed.  It funny the way one chooses the mail one sends, based on an inkling of what the person likes or wants. Susan tells me she is surpised I have only ever received her tamer mail art so in her inclusive way, I guess she decided to send me what she describes as this 'funky' card , 'what others might call weird,' piece.
I love the xerox feel, the way it take sme back to black and white movies, the clunky special effects and for me, the bad dreams.  And those letters 'TPD' whisper something prehistoric in my ear. Very scary.
Thank you Susan!

outgoing mail Jan 14, 2013

In an effort to record/log mail art, I will try to post the backs of what I send out.

A burst of colour from Susan McAllister on a snowy afternoon

I'm a real fan of Susan's painterly postcards!  I'm not sure if this is acrylic or gouache or maybe acrylic ink? Whatever it's mysterious and delightful. Thank you Susan.