Liberate Your Art 2018

This project is one of may favorites, I apologize to those who I have not thanked and or posted. Truly wonderful work and I will get it all done soon.

My art liberated this year not including side swaps:

I received the following beauties:

#1 This beauty arrived on Friday, simply gorgeous, she is so vibrant and L.Hudson I'm thankful you participated this year! Your card arrived safely in Griffin, GA, not too far from its original home =) Would love to connect, sent email, if you get hope you'll let me know more about this beauty! Thanks for sharing your heART!!!

#2 this beauty is from one of my favorite artists, Louise Mamet, hugs from Griffin, GA. What a cool looking boat!

#3 oh what a winter, love snow so this is perfect for me, I’ve paired it with our Georgia Spring blooms. Thanks Beth for sharing your heART!!!

#4 Received this beauty from Andrea in Vienna, so pretty. Love this collage from her trip to Sydney. Thanks Andrea, will send you an email shortly. Happy LYA 2018!
Thank you so much to all who participated and made the event such a success.  Kat you truly amaze me, two projects at close to same time and you still manage to do them both with a smile!

Happy Liberate Your Art 2018 - here's to next year!!!

LIBERATE YOUR ART 2016

I've participated in the LYA Project the last few years and made some really great friends.  Kat goes above and beyond to make this project a success!  Thanks KAT!  Her dedication and long work hours before and on the day of the swap is amazing to me.  Her helpers are appreciated as well.  Thank you to all who help make this project a success. Finally to the ARTIST'S, I am truly amazed at the work you create.  Every piece so different and inspirational.  Thank you!  I received some great cards in the project and in the side swaps, feel very blessed.  

my art liberated this year:

Below are my posts for each card received.  Again thanks!!

My mother-in-law checked mail and I got my first postcard. Beyond EXCITED!!! Thank you Imelda in Cali. I appreciate your beautiful work and great message.  I requested information regarding this card and Imelda responded "This painting was done for a wonderful dancer/friend who lost her Grandmother. To remind her that she is with her still..."

the back

https://www.flickr.com/photos/48965201@N07/.

Imagine my surprise when card #2 arrived, CREATE, which is something I've been trying a little more (usually I stick with photography). Kate's beautiful CREATE card is among some of my newest attempts at art (crochet and my bunny Easter gifts). Kate is such a talented artist! I spent a little time on her Flickr page and there is some really beautiful art! Check it out and show her some love.

 

Lovely #3 is from Juana, her work is gorgeous and can be found at galleryjuana.com (watercolors are amazing). The postcard is definite inspiration "YOU ARE YOU". The message on the back "And that is everything the World needs!" is so true Juana. Thanks for participating in LYA for your fourth year. I think it is mine as well. Your card landed in Griffin, GA. Seems like I was fortunate enough to get one from you last year or the year before also, so blessed!!!

Footprints in the sand, treasure #4 arrived 3/31/16. Lynne Foerster your work is amazing! The message was perfectly timed "Go for long walks, indulge in hot baths, question your assumptions, be kind to yourself, live for the moment, loosen up, scream, curse the world, count your blessings, JUST LET GO - JUST BE! ~Carol Shields" Thank you for participating this year. I am so excited to have a piece of your heART! Thank you!

Postcard #5 has arrived at it's destination. Ron Leunissen takes you on a journey with his art. So enjoyed reading the story of Ampero and Tessa. My Aunt is named Tessa so this is a journey I happily went on. Thank you Ron for bring a smile to my face!

SWIPES (aka side swaps):

Praying hands are from Sara Calhoun from Atlanta, GA. My Mother-in-Law is holding them, her hands have done a lot of praying, so I felt it appropriate for her to hold. Thanks Sara, love! Junk Art always amazes me, Howard Finster's Paradise Garden is definitely a place I plan to visit! 

Pat Mark's lovely delicate flower photo was received today, She is from Oregon and her work is fantastic. The delicate flower on the hard wood background pops so perfectly and that cloth brings in so much depth, love!!!

So I received another swipe from the amazingly talented Janice Darby! Such a beautiful card, secretly I hoped to get this one. Didn't realize all the tiny details from the photos I've seen. In the bottom corner it says "happy girl" which I definitely am to have received this gift of love! Thank you Janice for being an inspiration! Our mixed media pact two years ago has been a blessing to me, please don't ever stop creating magic!



Oh my goodness one of my absolutely favorite people in the world sent me some treasures. Thank you so much Shirina Powell Manes for ALWAYS being so kind to me! I feel so blessed to call you friend! Enjoy Shirina's ART she is one uber talented young lady!

This beautiful collage postcard was from the talented Terry Owenby, gorgeous work Terry! I love the quote "Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul - and you answer" T.Guillemets. Many thanks for the side swap Terry!




A lady after my heart, many thanks Amy for sharing your tribute for the lives lost in the France bombing. It is such a treasure. Thank you.







Jacques Williamos your amazing postcard made it across the ocean, it brings with it your talent and imagination. Love your words of wisdom "Today, anything is possible, make your dreams come true."








Sherry M. Harmes, so love your beautiful postcard "Conceive, Believe, Achieve!!!", are great words to live by. Thank you for sharing. I so want to read John Muir's book, love the quote and definitely Alaska is on my list to visit some day. Thanks Sherry!







So I've swapped with Sonya before and was not or disappointed, her beautiful Mission Bell found its way to me in Georgia. Thank you Sonya for swapping and sharing a little of your world with me. Great reminder "Your Creative voice is stronger, louder and more powerful than any other. Use it."




Kat you are an amazing lady.  So LOVE your postcard, thank you for encouraging us all to LIBERATE our ART!  I must say how thankful I am to have been a part of this adventure for the last few years!  I hope this year is one of many blessings for you!  J.Knower thanks for your help getting the postcards out, your message is appreciated!

http://kateyestudio.com/2016/04/liberate-your-art-2016-final-celebration.html

LYA 2016

Super excited to see what lovely art comes my way!  Happy LYA 2016!

LYA ~ 2015

Had so much fun with LYA 2015, this year was one of learning new terms, meeting new friends and receiving some absolutely gorgeous artwork.  Thank you for participating.  Will get my extra swaps online as soon as I can, maybe this weekend since rain is in my forecast.  Thank you again to each person who participated it is truly a joy to get ART not just mail!  Many, many thanks to Kat, without you we wouldn't have connected.  Will post your card and extras as soon as I can get a moment to breathe.

Post card #1 - A poppy made it to Georgia from the talented Jana Johnson. Thanks Jana for sharing your gift. I adore all your work, especially the poppies, fish are pretty neat too. If you haven't visited Jana's site you should, wonderful work!!!

Post card #2 arrived last week, from Mary Jane from Brisbane, Australia, lovely work of art! She wished me a happy & creative year. Thanks Mary Jane for being a part of such a wonderful project. Love your work.

Post card #3 arrived on Monday, from Mary Clemons the piece is a collage with painting and monoprinting (something new I need to research). Such a beautiful work of heART! Mary I'll be emailing you soon to see how I can find more of your wonderful art. Thank you!

Post card #4 arrived yesterday just one day prior to the day the Eiffel Tower Sopened 126 years ago...yes March 31, 1889 the Eiffel Tower opened...check out Google today if you don't believe me. Thank you so much Lisa Schwinghammer for this lovely photograph, Paris is on my bucket list so I was very happy to receive. Thank you again Lisa! "Paris is always a good idea." Audrey Hepburn was on the back!!! Definitely Happy postcard Swap! Lisa!!!!

 

Thanks Linda from Virginia...this mixed media master piece is gorgeous. Post card #5 arrived over the weekend was a wonderful Easter blessing a lovely bouquet of beautiful flowers. Loving the quote she included had to get a photo of it too. Will check out the Gouache and Indian Ink Resist technique, which Linda said she used to create.  Many, many thanks!!!

Adore them all...thank you again!

Still time to join the fun!!!!  

LYA - 2015

Super excited to participate in Liberate Your Art 2015.  If you are an artist or photographer now is the time to sign up....  Check out the Details.  The blog below is from 2014 if you want to see the gorgeous work I received, so wonderful to get snail mail not just bills!

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Liberate Your Art 2014

LIBERATE YOUR ART 2014

Last year was my first year to participate in the Liberate Your Art Project.  I was super nervous about which photos would be perfect to print and send out.  After the swap was over I could not wait until this year....so much fun!  This project is such a blessing!  I love to get something in the mail that is not more work or asking for money from me!  YAY!

So what treasures did I receive this year...

A beautiful ending to a day that was super busy...thank you so much Darlene I would love to see more of your work, can you share the location of your Facebook or Flickr Page, thanks again!

My second card in the swap arrived yesterday, I'm sorry Ms. Lisa that I didn't get this disco queen posted last night...I love her!!! She is definitely not the church lady! Thank you so much for participating and sharing your talents. The Disco Queen landed in Griffin, GA...her new perch will be quite a few miles from her old...thanks again! Check out Lisa's work at http://inanoctopusgarden.wordpress.com/. 

  
So happy to find pc #3 in the mail today...so gorgeous. Kate Lehman you are uber talented!!! I love birds and was thrilled beyond to get this lovely little on in the mail today. Love your work. Will check out your blog soon. Hopefully warmer weather will find you soon in Chicago! Thank you again for participating in the Liberate Your Art Project! Love the postmark Kat!!! Super cool!

What a blessing and surprise pc #4 arrived safely in Georgia today all the way from Maryland. Thank you so much CMPrado, trying to find you, sent email to your gmail account. I was so happy to get a Paris postcard, Paris is on my bucket list to visit and definitely have a lot of Paris type stuff in my house, I will frame your card and add to my collection, thank you so much! I am really loving all the mixed media art, simply adore!!! Liberate Your Art 2014 has been so inspiring to me, many thanks guys for participating!!!

Hard to believe it is almost done...#5 arrived today, lovely ripples from Helena, I wanted to capture with the pool water but it was just a little too late. Helena's included a message "Wishing you a Happy and Creative 2014" many thanks Helena. Hopefully this year will be one of many firsts in the creative world for me!!! I love the ripples the colors are so pretty will email you and hopefully connect and get information on how to find more of your beautiful work!!! Thanks again for participating!!!

Hopefully I will get my extra swaps posted soon too...busy times.  It was a great swap year and I appreciate everyone who participated.  Cannot wait to see if I can find my cards.  Two so far, hopefully in the Hop I will discover more.

Many thanks to out Swap Leader Kat, her dedication to this project is admirable.  Her work is incredible and I was honored to receive her fantastic post card...many, many thanks Kat!!!

Cannot wait for Liberate Your Art 2015!

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