Amateur Hand-Painted FDCs

Got a couple more back in the mail today:


(more on this cover)

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(more on this cover)


Yes, the Hendrix really did just come back today, despite the 2014 postmark. I was just writing for a circular date stamp, but apparently the postmaster dug out an old pictorial stamp. I don't mind at all! (I do wish the stamps were actually cancelled, however...)

I'm really interested in this aspect of the hobby. To me, custom FDCs seem to fall into two areas... historical interest, and artistic interest. The ones I love the best fall into both. I don't think monetary value really has any business being a primary consideration for this type of collecting; a person should buy art they appreciate and enjoy, regardless of value... IMO. I collect what I like & enjoy, and I've been thinking it might be neat to try my hand at creating some as well.

I can't wait to see what you create, itviking!

I got these back in the mail today. I tried to evoke, with these covers, a pirate crew with a golden locket that they believe leads to a treasure-filled cave on a distant island. Upon arrival, they discover that the cave holds no riches, and that the natural beauty of Arecibo, Puerto Rico is the true treasure.

Higher-resolution scan available by clicking on the image here.

I used Renoir's still-life "Poires" (painted around 1890) as the focal point of these FDCs, with a golden flourish in the lower-right corner.

Talented amateur?

Yes! Talented!

Love that one, Jenny2U!