Friday, January 13, 2012

That was painful!

NOW, I hope, I will get this week's post card posted.
The Bookseller, having heard from his wife that all is well, is now in Spain, a country always dear to her for many reasons.
The front is a poorly rendered drawing, reminiscent of the vintage Spanish Flamenco post cards which were often embroidered.  Alas, this one is not, as it would surely have improved it. The flowers and Spanish symbol are digital enhancements.

The address side of the postcard is a digital image altered and appropriate postage digitally added.

If you cannot read his handwriting, which, thankfully, his wife can, it says:
Dear Wife,
 Como se dice? Biss! In one day, the Home of Cervantes (how Jen would love it, and think of it each time she looked at her Don Quixote print) and the home of Lope de Vega AND charming little bookstores in the "Barrio de las Letras" neighborhood in Madrid.  Tomorrow I will visit the PRADO which is nearby. As usual, will mail books to the store.  
Love,
su esposo



28 comments:

  1. so far so good! you are really stepping into the challenge, your story, art, even the correct postage! Well done friend!

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  2. Great card, lovely dancer. her bodice on her dress is gorgeous. Love the postage stamp you used too. thanks for persevering Rose, hopefully all plain sailing from now x

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  3. oops , comment disappeared, any hoo, yours is my fave story ( I adore the 'wife' reference)

    and I am so glad you remain with us, hope it gets easier...

    Dxxx

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  4. I can hear the music, the clapping, and feel the swirling skirts! Great job, Rose.

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  5. fantastic illustration and I love the colours! M

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  6. I think there's nothing wrong with your drawing. It's a pretty postcard!
    Wish I was there with him rumaging through the bookstores... :)

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  7. Now you will have to stay in case 60 odd people (take the odd however you like :P )come looking for you..........
    I like your dancer :)

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  8. As a lover of books, I wonder what treasures he found to mail back to the store. Great second postcard.

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  9. Beautiful postcard, Rose. The dancer is a lovely drawing!

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  10. No matter how much you protest Rose the postcards are wonderful can't wait for next week will he find a priceless book - one once thought lost forever???

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  11. Love your postcard-dancer. Booksellers must lead an interesting life! Valerie, Jason and Cissie

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  12. Your postcard looks great! Loving your story.
    The postage on the card is very cool! Sounds pretty exciting to be a bookseller!

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  13. Lovely postcard. I remember them embroidered too! See you next week.

    Janet xx

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  14. Wonderful, & going to visit the Prado, fantastic :)

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  15. A joyful, beautiful dancer. Wish I was in on the hunt for books.

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  16. Great postcard! Very representative of spain.:)

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  17. Stunning design to your card, your dancer is beautiful xxx

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  18. I have one of those postcards and I love them. Gorgeous!

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  19. Lovely dancer on your postcard

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  20. Gorgeous dancer..fab colours and image..Esther xx

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  21. Fabulous artwork. Thanks for your comments on my postcard. Caz

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  22. Love the Spanish lady Rose. Getting the hang of blogging, lol x

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