The Postcards project
March 24, 2024
So I’m just going to put this idea out there.
Series 2 :This is the second postcard mailing I'm sending this week of April 17 .
2nd postcard design, front (top), back with message (bottom image). The actual postcard size is 9x6",
Series 1
First postcard sent to GOP members of the House, direct mail
March 24, 2024
I am frustrated by the political chaos here in the US. As a supporter of Ukraine in its fight to defend its freedom and sovereign territory against Russia’s illegal invasion, I’m trying a different approach. Old school direct mail marketing - by mailing jumbo, colorful art postcards, to all 215 GOP's in the House of Representatives*.
Now, they may throw the postcard in the nearest bin, but they WILL look at it before they do. They WILL read the words, they will know my wishes as a US citizen.
Using my original art, I had 5 different postcards printed, then labeled and put stamps on. Anything that helps push this aid bill to get to the floor for a vote, I’m willing to try.
Sometimes you just throw stuff at the wall, and see what sticks. What have we got to lose? Ukrainians are dying and losing territory every day that we don’t fund this bill.
What Ukraine needs right now are shells and air defense, missiles and patriots. We can't fundraise privately for any of that, sadly.
*I have compiled a spreadsheet of all the Republicans in the House of Representatives and the mailing address of their DC offices. From that spreadsheet, I’ve created and printed mailing labels.
I am sharing this Excel file, if anyone is interested in mailing to Representatives.
download link: Excel spreadsheet with GOP Representatives' DC offices addresses
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Cynthia Blair
Illustration | Art | Design
Illustration and design services, freelance.
Currently working for non-profit charity organizations and other varied client work.
Software: Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, some After Effects, and Procreate.
I do: freelance illustration, print and book design, website and social media graphics, I'm very comfortable using both traditional and digital mediums, web and print formats.
Education: BFA Illustration RISD.
Other Interests: Music, portraits, mythology, philosophy and spiritual learning, psychology, technology, horticulture, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing.
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