Heebee Post #703 - Herman Kamphuis -

 Like a sultry panther, this Heebee Jeebee Princess glides through the futuristic 4th Dimension fashion jungle.   Wow Herman, It is difficult to describe the cerebral countenance this card projects - It certainly warrants a refreshing  look at the term 'mighty' and perhaps even 'royal'. Incredible Mail Art!  The adornments along the perimeter create a nice intimate atmosphere for the majestic subject.

This very entertaining postcard is quite large: 6" x 9" and is composed of the most magical scraps, paper cracklings and old snaps that must have been discarded by the neo-archival "Priests of paper". Herman is in a unique category of excellence as he, once again, creates these landmarks in Mail Art.  Thanks very much Mr. K. and I'll be seeing you in the mail!

Heebee Post #702 - RCBz - St. Clown, Minnesota - USA

 An entertaining display of disturbing Clowns of which can be found in the United States Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. If I am not mistaken, that would be Senator Mitch McConnell on the right and Ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner on the left.  More than a little creepy, puppetry, such as this, has always given me the creeps - and knowing that Washington D.C. is packed with them is getting difficult to live with. I like the card Roy - a lot!

Addendum :  Since posting the above, I have been corrected by the artist as to the identity of the puppet figure on the left. None other than the Speaker of the House: John Boehner! Which, would make more sense. Now, it is much easier to understand Roy's disposition regarding the GOP.

I must say, in answer to the question posed above, that Heebee Jeebeeland does not have clowns such as the ones displayed on your postcard. Our clowns are of a much more encouraging spirit and actually get a lot of things done here. Love your biting sarcasm Roy - who does it better? The card, as much as I like it, still gives me the creeps - I'll see you accordingly, in the mail! And get a load of the three 3 cent 1950's vintage U.S. postal beauties! They are magnificent as a set - 1956, 1958, 1957, respectively. Splendid little addition Roy!

Heebee Post #701 - Frips - Gent - Belgium

 I am delighted to have the hard working, long time Mail Artist "Frips" as the first posting for 2012.  I adore her art and photography and am enjoying this "Wish you well 2012" postcard. Her ever-present cat featured prominently as usual. Wish you well too, my dear Frips!

Frips has played a substantial role in Mail Art over the years and should be recognized as one of the great ones - she has organized some notable events and is a tireless artist. I tip my hat to ya Ma'am. Frips Mail Art.

Heebee Post #700 - Janet Heritage - Wheat Ridge, Colorado - USA

 The vibrant cohesion of miscellaneous colored fabrics and various bits and scraps comprises Janet's fabulous "Official Mail Art".  It has an odd nautical feel to it somehow, as if it was found at low tide along a distant shore. Great job Janet, it is stunning!  I also like the declaration of being in IUOMA as well.

Janet's work is invariably a feast for the eyeballs and this one does not disappoint!  I do notice a bit of an evolution to her work - it gets better and better. This postcard is very fine work - in case you are wondering, it is actually a print, not the usual 3-D style I have seen before. This makes it more of a standard like postcard - a beautiful one. I like the new style J. See you in the new years mail!

Heebee Post #699 - Coralette Damme (The Crafty Hag) - St. Petersburg, Florida - USA

 The lovely Hag sends in this beautiful seasonal well wishing card. I am really enjoying the jellied Cosmonaut Santa drifting through a decorative Christmas universe. Where are you going Santa? "Far, far away".......

Tucked into the gorgeous card was this interesting destiny divulging device. Can you take these into casinos?    Thanks very much Coralette - You must know that I am a big fan of your carved block prints and of personal notes, like the friendly one you left for me in the card (not shown). Thanks again - See you in the mail my dear Hag and Happy New Year.  The Crafty Hag Art and also: Dread Lippencott's Mail Art Menagerie. 

Heebee Post #698 - Marcia Cirillo - Mckinney, TX - USA

 I think Kong, on top of the Empire State Building, yelling "Happy New Year" with his screechy ol' growl  - and tossing down crunchy, buzzing party favors at midnight - is a grand way to herald in the new year!

"No, it wasn't the airplanes that did it. Twas, beauty that killed the beast"! Marcia's cards are always thought provoking and this one is rather entertaining as well. Have a great 2012 and thank you very much Marcia.

Heebee Post #697 - Vizma Bruns - Waitpinga, South Australia - Australia

 Concerned about the rough political climate here in the USA, Vizma sends in her interesting solution. The modern day, space age candidate just might appeal to the American people -  when you consider it all! The new style leadership continues with the reverse side below.......

Nice! Vizma has a terrific sense of camp that makes me grin because of her wacky, good natured  enthusiasm and good vibes. Love this card, my dear V. G'day to you and I'll see ya in the mail. Happy New Year!

Heebee Post #696 - Norbert Koczorski - Diepolz - Germany

 A festive Yuletide greeting from Norbert plays upon the glory of expense to satisfy the noble notion of Christmas!

 Norbert's "Working Worlds" mail art call documentation for his showing in Sweden.  This is a four page (A4) booklet that is nicely fashioned with photos from the event as well as all the participants.

 I have exchanged a few things with Norbert but did not realize he had a mail call. I wish I would have known, so I could have been part of the fun as well as on this fabulous list of artists.  Ah well, next time.

Thanks Norbert, I love well made documentation - I am working on the Fluxus Affair documentation just now myself - It takes forever and is a mountain of work - so usually I have respect and admiration (if done properly) for it. See ya in the mail old chum.

Heebee Post #695 - Katerina Nikoltsou - Thessaloniki - Greece

 Katerina drops in to wish Happy Holidays for us. It is pretty jolly here at Heebee Jeebeeland. The festivities are just about to begin. A Christmas dinner that will be stunning and sumptuous. Smashingly delicious hors d'oeuvres with fine India Pale Ales and wine. Yum!

 Santa gonna need a rest after last night. (Party Animal)!

Thank you very much Katerina. I hope you are having a lovely holiday and I am also hoping for some kind of solution to your country's problems.  What's so funny about peace, love and understanding? See you in the mail next year old girl!  May 2012 be our favorite year!

Heebee Post #694 - Austin James - Dallas, Texas - USA

 Austin's "Synchronicity" is encased in lamination and really looks super in person. The notion of synchronicity has always intrigued me and I have experienced some of the odd and wonderful phenomena myself!

Thank you very much Austin. I know that song that you mention near the bottom - it rocks and I love the lines "Many miles away - something crawls from the slime - at the bottom of a dark Scottish lake".  Nessie?

Heebee Post #693 - Rodni - Richmond, California - USA

 Rodni is observing the season with this interestingly odd holiday imagery. It does seem to have a certain joy to itself - even if it is, perhaps, depicting our realm of existence (the reality of night and day in the center) surrounded by an 'irreality' or a dimension we cannot achieve from here (barbed wire on the left and thorns on the right). The universe of the human condition. Brilliant card - great job!

And a "Merry, Merry" to you too Rodni. When I first visited the  Rodni.com website, I noticed it was not like other mail art sites, but couldn't really figure out what the difference actually was. Rodni is like a joyful operator there, having a lot of fun with his art. See what you think: Rodni.com. Thank you very much!

Heebee Post #692 - Marni Zainnodin - Cameron Highlands, Pahang D.M. - Malaysia

I really like the New Year's card Marni has sent in . It is actually  a lovely altered calender for 2012.   It's kind of funny that I have recently been looking for Marni's address to send her a Holiday Fluxus Card that I have made. Ever wonder what the senders are really like? I have always received good vibes from Marni and instinctively have always liked her. Do you folks ever wonder?  I think that is half the fun of mail art!

Okay Marni, Happy New year to you too! The Holiday Fluxus card is on it's way, in time for the dawning of 2012. I hope 2012 proves to be your favorite year (mine too!). Check some of this likable artists work here: Marni in Januari. Than you very much Marni - Always great to hear from you. See you in the mail!

Heebee Post #691 - D.C.Spaulding - Lomita, California - USA

Gangway! D.C. reports that the only way to save all of his mail art was to use a small bulldozer to relocate some of it to new creative developments around the property. Hey, I think I can see mine in that pile! How about you folks out there? - Is it difficult to throw away a collection of mail art?  I find it rather impossible and  I, like DC, will just have to resort to some drastic measures of saving things. This is hilarious DC - Get-R-Done!

Nice to see you back here DC - Happy Holidays to you and your family at the Jackalope  Preserve.   This is a great (as usual) card from the well recognized style of the veteran mail artist DC. I have a lovely collection of his cards from years past and this one is a beauty! I like that artistamp that goes with his theme here too.  I'm sending a Holiday Fluxus card to you tomorrow old friend. Happy New Year!

Heebee Post #690 - Billie - Phoenix, Arizona - USA

Wow! I love this merry post mortem New years Eve party scene. Kind of reminds me of  the old Grateful Dead New Years Parties.  I was unable to properly scan the tough to capture glitter. It is quite glimmery in person. Nicely constructed with a plastic shield sewn the around the entire perimeter.  Very festive - Phoenix rocks! - we are anticipating a fun time here in Heebee Jeebeeland for the New Years as well!

 Love the reverse side of this magnificent piece. The Tim Burton lettering is always a kind of happy/freaky (Nightmare Before Christmas). Thank you very much Billie - Love this beautiful and entertaining card. Be seeing you in the mail with my new Happy Fluxus Holidays seasonal greeting card!

Heebee Post #689 - Stan Askew - Pasadena, California - USA

I hope this doesn't mean that this well-known mail artist has had a bad experience at the race track! I once sold my 1965 Chevy El Camino for betting money - I was convinced I had a winner. Yeah, I've had "Horses on the brain" too!
This piece is trademark Askew. The dark 1cent postage as a sort of timeless border with a dose of the oddly hauntingly familiar within. His meticulous craftsmanship and style is easily distinguishable and identifiable as uniquely his. I played Canasta as a child -and, although I can't remember the rules of the 1950-60's card game, I think it was fun!
Stan also included this lovely 1938 postcard of Rainbow Falls in the Great Smokey Mountains. If you look carefully, you can spot the lone hiker near the bottom of the falls.
Stan was also magnanimous enough to send me these two startling beauties for my cloth-fibre vintage postcard collection. Both cards are in extreme mint condition and have a nice lustre to them. Sweet!
With all this cool stuff was short note of friendship. I appreciate that Stan - Thank you very much! I've just sent you a holiday Fluxus card my friend and have a fun 2012!