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At last the art swap cards are here! My cards arrived and I am mighty pleased with these lovely miniature works in my hot little hands. Check them out! At artists from top left to right are as follows: Stephanie Aliberti (NY); Melanie Glassey (PA); Diane Menna (NY); and Poppy Terris (FL).

What really strikes me is how well these small works read. The compositions are unique, visually appealing, and have their own symbolic narrative. Now that I have my cards I realize I made mine smaller in width. It is time to invest in a ruler and not use the measuring tape for paper projects. Oh, no! Another trip to the art supply store, best buy required textbooks for this term first!
I feel lucky to have stumbled this opportunity to participate in a community building project. Thanks again to the organizer Melanie Glassey and to all you hard working creative folks who participated in the Art Therapy Alliance 2nd ATC swap.
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Diane said…
I am so honored to find my ATC in your blog. I am also thrilled to know where it ended up. (That's 3 more to find out about!) I wish you luck with your art therapy training. And…oh no, a trip the the art store for a ruler turns out to be a big investment if you are like me you will be captured by all the art-supply candy that is so hard to resist. Diane
September 22, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Michelle said…
these are all beautiful I have the pleasure of counting diane as a friend....and am always awed by her unique artistic style..
this swap sounds wonderful!
TFS!
Michelle
September 22, 2010 at 2:13 PM
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