January 27th, 2021
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Archive: BJR Neon Graff ATCs (December)

YAY! We have finally made it to December! That means I am only about a month and half behind on documenting my projects here on the blog! I don’t document EVERYTHING, but making sure the final and special ones get some shine- well, that’s important to me! This batch of ATCs are some of my favorite I have EVER done in my whole life and I really want to make them prints at some point. See the original Instagram post HERE. I also decided when I made these, that maybe I should start making a batch a month and that’s exactly what I have been doing. I made two batches in December and two this month. I want to base them on “themes” but usually I just go with the flow.

These cards were made with my rainbow sidewalk scroll paper and some new graffiti handwriting pieces from a BJR Paper Pack. I really wanted to use the last of the packs and kits of 2020, and I thought ATCs were the perfect opportunity for that. I also love looking back on these and realizing how many table scraps and recycled paper and mail art that I used and USE daily! I was just telling my friend Shannon that if my internet art friends didn’t swap and trade paper and scraps with me, or I didn’t find it stashed all over the old boxes and magazines in the house, I would be lost. It’s hard to go hunting the way I was before cv, and quarantine is rough because going out and finding inspiration out there…well, it’s nearly impossible. I am grateful that I can find the best sparks of inspo in the smallest and most mundane of things. I love paper, and I love making art. Life wouldn’t be life without it.

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September 3rd, 2017
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Work in Progress: ATC Trade Inspired by “Sula” & Stripes

I came home with all good intentions to make art. My brain hurt and my feet hurt but I decided to try to find some inspiration. 

Everything on the tv and the radio these days are so utterly sad and angry that I can’t waste a moment on it! I have been trying to hard to read, write, draw, and make sure if I am watching or listening to something- damn it, it had better be teaching me something. Even if it’s fiction, it had better move me in a way that leads to a conversation or another film or in this case, a book!

It’s rare to make art that makes you want to read a book, but this just happened to me. Steph and I are doing a random ATC trade and I’ll be honest, I didn’t have any ideas up there. I had been hoarding this “Sula” panel discussion poster from the local college for days and wanted to look up the artist who drew the illustration. I saved the girl, saved the writing, threw away the rest.

What I have came up with was a really cool, very “me”, ATC that I am proud of and happy to send. What’s more interesting though is that I took the time to look up the book, then look up the edition, found the artist, and now I want to read the book. This little lady made it onto MY atc, staring back at me off my studio table. I read the summaries and now I just want to read the book. Isn’t that cool?

Look up Thomas Blackshear. Read “Sula”. Read more. Make art that makes you do things.

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September 1st, 2016
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Outgoing Mail: August #cpatcswap ATCs

I made an ATC today out of some new papers that were sent to me, and reminded me of these. I absolutely loved all three of these cards, and it was hard giving them up last month. I always, without fail, try to use papers and bits that were sent by pen pals or new swaps. These three had ALL exchanged papers. I was so proud!

I also tried to use things I don’t usually go for like used washi that has lost it’s adhesive, glossy pages (I like matte things for pasting), and even deli paper. Mixed media people are usually drawn to that stuff, but it’s not as thin as tissue and doesn’t layer well for me. 

I am currently working on the Intergalactic Handmade Postcard Swap on instagram, some ATCs for the September Cut & Paste swap, and of course some individual thank yous. I should start a new painting too….

Happy September!

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ORIGINAL ART VIA LOST & FOUND THINGS. Work in progress photos, studio shots, and everyday rants & raves about art. I really enjoy collecting paper, cutting up stuff, making lists, memory keeping, and sending mail art. Learn, teach, inspire, motivate, and create! • Follow me on Instagram @badjonesrising & badjonesrising.com