"Blue 3" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Magic Swirls Dragon (Cigar Box)" - Wood Box

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I used my "Alchemy Dragon" - Postcard for the design idea for this decoupaged wood box, using a paper cigar box.

I painted over the edges of the cigar box and labels using Plaid Apple Barrel Outdoor Indoor Gloss Acrylic Black Paint (20662E), using one (or two?) coat of paint. But I left the bottom as is.

(Note: I intentionally left the cigar labels on the box, and fully or partially decoupaged over them. I also wanted a distressed, aged look, so I allowed the paint to get scratched away.)

The steps are similar to the ones here.

"The Ocean (SPA Guest Host)" - Postcard

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This week I have the honor of guest hosting Sunday Postcard Art, and I chose the challenge theme "Ocean."

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

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Ocean Dreams - Karl

My transcription:

Golden light upon the sea
Slow waves calling back to me
No more running
No more fear
Only silence
Only here
Take my hand
Close your eyes
Let the horizon blur the skies

We're floating
Out of time
Ocean dreams
You and I

Floating
Far away
Lost in light
'til the break of day

[instrumental]

Breathe in
Let go
Feel the tide
Moving slow

We're floating
Out of time
Ocean dreams
You and I

[instrumental]

No tomorrow
No goodbye
Only stars
Only sky

Ocean Dreams - Karl

"Geometry 2" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Geometry".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Trump Last Chance Endless Repetition" - Postcard

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My piece is a "cartoon" in the same vein as Charlie Hebdo cartoons. (Their "cartoon", which made a joke out of the deaths of men, women, and children, offended me, but apparently some thought those deaths were "hilarious", so, I too, can make cartoons that others might find offensive.) My piece and words are also free speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (Well, it used to be, prior to the ascension of the US Government Ministry of Truth dictating to Social Media Platforms which of their users need to be banned for "misinformation" as defined by the Government.)

Maybe Tom the bully will leave me another comment, telling me to shut up, because I'm not allowed to say anything unless he (and other "Free Speech is fine as long as it agrees with mine" bullies) approves of it.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Blue 2" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Favourite Color".

This is my second entry. I have several favorite colors, with some based on the Season. In the Summer, I favor yellow for the Sun, and blue for the ocean.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

"Yellow 1" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Favourite Color".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.38.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)