Friday, August 28, 2015

PARAPHILATELIC SEA MAIL & LANDLUBBER RURAL DELIVERY MAIL OF BARBARU/ Faux Postage Stamps by Eric Whollem/ MERMAID STAMPS





A LETTER FROM ROB THE RED TO DASTARDLY DAN
 with Coat of Arms of Barbaru Frie Stajt
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



A LETTER FROM ROB THE RED TO TIDY TEDDY
sent via Tommyrot City Gopher Command Express Carrier
Landlubber Rural Delivery
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



A LETTER FROM THE KNIGHTS OF BARBARU TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENCLAVE
Attulio Shipping Company Mail Services
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



RESTORATION OF THE VOTIVE SHRINE OF THE FAY
Barbaru Frie Stajt
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist



RESTORATION OF THE VOTIVE SHRINE OF THE FAY
Barbaru Frie Stajt
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist



RESTORATION OF THE VOTIVE SHRINE OF THE FAY
Barbaru Frie Stajt
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp sheet
copyright by the artist




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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

PARAPHILATELIC ART MAIL/ Fantasy Stamp Covers From Scarabia by Eric Whollem/ FAUX POSTAGE/ Virtual Stamps and Cancellations





OFFICIOUS MAIL OF SCARABIA FRIE STAJT
from The Secretary of the Interior of Scarabia 
to the Governor of the Vuyana Enclave
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



SCARABEUS BINKEL
Scarabia Frie Stajt
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist



DASTARDLY DAN, EX-GOVERNOR OF BARBARU FRIE STAJT
to Robert the Red 
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



SCARABEUS BINKEL
Scarabia Frie Stajt
se-tenant pair
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist



SCARABEUS BINKEL
Scarabia Frie Stajt
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp sheet
copyright by the artist


Read more about the Binklish Empire and it's stamps:
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Sunday, August 23, 2015

SEA SERPENT STAMPS OF WEST MERREMINDE/ The Battle of the Sea of Glass by Eric Whollem/ GOPHER CARRIER MAIL/ Map Stamps of West Merreminde/ Saving the Homes of the Mermaids of the Barbaru Coast




THE BATTLE OF THE SEA OF GLASS
West Merreminde Postal Service
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist



A LETTER TO THE QUEEN OF MERREMINDE
with Gophertown Mail Carrier Delivery 
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist

THE BATTLE OF THE SEA OF GLASS

After the horrible developments in Southern Digbyland, with the mermaid population of the pristine waters of Binkel's Bay forced to leave their homes due to the new oil rigs despoiling their habitat, the Governor of Binklish Vuyana asked the West Merremindian mermaids for help when he knew that the Gwogton-Digby oil companies had their eyes on Vuyana.

The map of West Merreminde was redrawn, adding new territories which now would be under the  of the West Merreminde Naval Command. They called the Sea Serpent Battalion into active duty to combat the Digby Brothers' fleet that was advancing from Digby Bay.


THE BATTLE OF THE SEA OF GLASS
West Merreminde Postal Service
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist



A LETTER TO GOVERNOR TOM OF VUYANA
with Gophertown Carrier Service
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist

GOPHERTOWN MAIL CARRIER SERVICE

With the battle raging in the Sea of Glass, the normal mermaid undersea mail deliveries were stopped by the West Merremindian government. The Gopher mail services however were fully operative, and also provided a safe and secure means to delivery important messages.


Read more about the Gopher Mail network:


GOPHERTOWN MAIL CARRIER
a courier service found along the Barbaru Coast
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp
copyright by the artist




THE BATTLE OF THE SEA OF GLASS
West Merreminde Postal Service
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber stamp sheet
copyright by the artist



A LETTER TO SCARABEUS BINKEL IS RETURNED TO SENDER
no one knows the whereabouts of the Emperor
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist

See more stamps of West Merreminde:
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

FAIRY STAMPS FROM THE CITY OF THE MOON/ The Loonezzi Air Command by Eric Whollem/ Gopher Express Carrier Labels of Gophertown/ THE BEAR FAIRY IN HIS ROCKET PLANE/ Various Plans to Rescue Scarabeus Binkel



CITY OF THE MOON
The Bear Fairy in his Rocket Plane
10 Asterions post paid
2015
Eric Whollem
cyberstamp
copyright by the artist


POSTCARD TO SCARABEUS BINKEL FROM POLYBOG DUPPLE
passed by censors of the Nedtown Pen
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



GHOST PARROT REPLY POST CARD
a secure interdimensional delivery service
from Binkel to the Loonezzi Air Command
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist




POSTCARD TO SCARABEUS BINKEL FROM POLYBOG DUPPLE
sent by secure GOPHERTOWN EXPRESS
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist







CITY OF THE MOON
The Bear Fairy in his Rocket Plane
10 Asterions post paid
2015
Eric Whollem
cyberstamp
copyright by the artist




THE LOONEZZI AIR COMMAND POST CARD
with Gophertown Express Carrier Label tied to cover
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



CITY OF THE MOON
The Bear Fairy in his Rocket Plane
10 Asterions post paid
2015
Eric Whollem
cyberstamp
copyright by the artist

Read more about Scarabeus Binkel's 
Adventures in the City of the Moon:

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

CONCOW MAIDU MYTHOLOGY/ 'Kuksu' by Eric Whollem/ Natural Earth Pigments on a Wooden Panel/ Collection of Herb Puffer





KUKSU
earth pigments on wooden panel
1986
Eric Whollem
collection of Herb Puffer
copyright by the artist


Kuksu is the name of the First Man. He was born of mud up on Table Mountain in Butte County, California, according to the legends of the Concow Maidu Indians.

There with Morningstar, his bride, they began the first human family on earth.

Later there arose a Dream Society based on the stories of Kuksu. A religion arose called 'Kuksu,' which is practised today by members of the Maidu, Nisenan, Wintun, Pomo, Cato, Miwok, and Patwin.

The late Herb Puffer was the director of the Pacific Western Traders in Folsom, California, where he was known for his big Pow Wows for artists among all groups of California Indians. Mr. Puffer is known for his philanthropy in donating to numerous cultural groups of California. For example, he helped the Yokuts Indians of the San Joaquin Valley in getting traditional costumes for their dance troup.

Read more about the Concow Maidu Indians:

See more of my earth paintings:


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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Saturday, August 15, 2015

MOTHER OF NILE CAT/ a figurative ceramic sculpture with copper carbonate and oxides/ ART OF ERIC WHOLLEM






Mother of Nile Cat
2007
by Eric Whollem
copper carbonate and green earthen oxides on white clay
Collection of the artist
Photo copyright by the artist



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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

BUTUNIA LOCO POST/ Boobie Courier Express/ FAUX POSTAGE by Eric Whollem/ VIRTUAL POSTCARDS




BUTUNIA LOCO POST
Boobie Courier Express
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



BUTUNIA LOCO POST
Boobie Courier Express
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



BUTUNIA LOCO POST
Boobie Courier Express
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



BUTUNIA LOCO POST
Boobie Courier Express
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist


VIEW MORE BOOBIE BIRD STAMPS AND COVERS:
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

HAWAIIAN MISSIONARY STAMP PARODY/ Itchy Holler Radio Missionary Postage Stamps/ FAUX POSTAGE by Eric Whollem/ Virtual Stamp Covers/ LOTTERY STAMP FANTASY




ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
the Scarabeus Binkel Rescue Mission
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist

The map on this stamp cover shows the projected route of the Scarabeus Binkel Rescue Mission. Scarabeus, formerly the sheriff of Binkel County, had gone on a voyage of discovery to the far off Barbaru Coast in Eastern Amphora.

Reports came that he was lost at sea. Thus ensued a local effort back home to rescue Scarabeus.

His cousin, Ned Digby, who was DJ at the Itchy Holler Radio Station, championed the missionary effort. There were seven Digby Brothers. Ned remained at home, but six of the younger brothers set forth a fleet of ships to the Barbaru Coast.




ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
with advertisement in the selvage of the stamp sheet
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
an attempt to get musicians, etc, to help out on the Rescue Mission
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
with advertisement in the selvage of the stamp sheet
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
attempting to get volunteer fighting men for the crews
 of the Digby Brother's fleet
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist




ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
with advertisement in the selvage of the stamp sheet
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
promotional mail for the Rescue Mission
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
with stamp that doubles as a Lottery ticket
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
with stamps that double as concert tickets
for Binkel County venues
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
with advertisements, etc., in the selvage of the stamp sheet
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER RADIO MISSIONARY POSTAGE OF BINKEL COUNTY
2015
Eric Whollem
cyber art mail
copyright by the artist



ITCHY HOLLER LOCAL POST
Eulogy to My Smog Check Station in Contrasting Colors
2015
Eric Whollem
cyberstamp
copyright by the artist


WHEN ITCHY HOLLER BROKE AWAY FROM BINKEL COUNTY

For a short time the community of Itchy Holler had a number of 'Secessionists' who sought independence from Binkel County. This local post stamp by Binky McTool is an example of productions from their post office.

When the Itchy Holler Radio Station began it's Rescue Mission efforts to find Scarabeus Binkel, lost at sea during his voyages of discovery, the Secessionist movement lost steam....and people wanted to join up with their kinfolk in Binkel County. 

Thus ended the issues of this short-lived local post.


ITCHY HOLLER RADIO POSTER STAMP
for the Scarabeus Binkel Rescue Mission
2015
Eric Whollem
digital art
copyright by the artist


MAP OF THE VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY OF SCARABEUS BINKEL
to the Barbaru Coast
2015
Eric Whollem
digital art
copyright by the artist

See stamps from Binkel's empire on the Barbaru Coast:


Read about what happened to the Digby Brother's fleet:

This link shows an example of the original 
Hawaiian Missionary Stamps:
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