Postcard Study Sverige (small)

Dimensions: 9.75” (w) x 7.25” (h)
Medium: Acrylic and gel medium on masonite

These small paintings were part of my initial studies for my large 100 painting series for Postcards to Mrs. Lindahl (in Westlock, Alberta).

The source of these paintings were 100 postcards that I found in an old second hand book store, all addressed to the same woman (Mrs. Lindahl) in Westlock Alberta, from the 1920s to the 80s. These postcards are all from different people, from around the world. After showing these in The Works in 2000, I found out that Mrs. Lindahl owned a shop in Westlock, and people would send her greetings from their travels. 

For these small studies, I used a gel transfer process to transfer the writing from the back of the postcard onto the painting surface, and then hand painted the stamp in acrylic paint.