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Monday, October 30, 2023

Ben Shahn to Susan + USPS stamp video

Once again - I've found an entire folder of images and have no idea if I've posted them. I sure can't find them - so - I'll post them now. I tried the Ben Shahn lettering - and first I tried it with markers - I'm ambivalent about this one - although I like the colors with the owls. I wish I'd had 2 more owls - that would have been so much better.

Medium ho-hum. As usual - if I spent a lot of time on Ben Shahn's style - I'd have a better chance of figuring out how it works - but, I have a feeling I'm done with it. Maybe if I try some nibs and ink.



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Here's a longish video about the origin of the Love stamp. I only recommend it if you have spare time. Although it is fun to see all of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhmozL8vBHo

She has several other videos about stamps. I have not watched any of them - so you are on your own if you want to see what else she has to say about stamps. 

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