The Postcards to Politicians project
March 24, 2024
All 4 postcard designs, text message (ctr) is the back of the postcard.
The actual postcard size is 9x6" , and Moo.com did a great job printing!
So I’m just going to put this idea out there.
I am frustrated by the political chaos here in the US. So as a supporter of Ukraine in its fight to defend its freedom and sovereign territory against Putin’s illegal invasion, I’m going to try something different. Old school direct mail marketing - by sending large, colorful art postcards, To EVERY GOP in the House of Representatives*. Not just my state’s Representative.
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.
I’m an artist, so that’s how I communicate best. With visuals.
Of course it means I’ll spend money on printing over 250 postcards, and then stamps. But any small thing that helps push this bill to get to the floor for a vote, I’m willing to do. If nothing else- I did something, instead of sitting and fuming about the House doing nothing.
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 defensive 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. Yes, I had to go to each of their websites and find their office mailing addresses, which was time-consuming. I will gladly share this, if anyone is interested in mailing to Representatives.
PAINTINGS
This is my illustration and portrait series, some originals are available for sale and some (very) limited edition prints. If you see something you are interested in, contact me at cblair7@gmail.com
note: I have registered copyrights on most of these artworks, so please do not steal for NFTs.
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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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Thoughts, musings, and ruminations about working as an artist.
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