Art Blog/Eric Whollem

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

AETHERNET ARTISTAMPS/ 'The New World'/ A visionary faux postage stamp from the United Aethernet Nations/ CYBERSTAMPS/ A stamp from a sheet of nine cinderella stamps by Eric Whollem

The New World

United Aethernet Nations

2011

by Eric Whollem

A Cyberstamp for 2011

This stamp exists only on computer file, and as such could be defined

as a 'cyberstamp.' Another term for this sort of issue is an 'aethernet

stamp,' a concept that I have coined to apply to artist stamps that relate

to fairy micronations, or fantasy countries from the Aetheric dimension.

Depicted is the Golden Sun of the New World. This stamp and others like

it are affirmations of a positive futurity.

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See the link below to learn more about Affirmations:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmations

And for data on Micronations see:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micronations

To view my complete GALLERY of Faux Postage Stamps check out:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/artistamps

The following is a link to my GALLERY of Figurative and Abstract Art:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/abstract%20art

Those intersested in my GALLERY of Ceramic Sculpture should view:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/ceramic%20sculpture

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps. Metaphysical art.

Monday, August 23, 2010

AETHERNET ARTISTAMPS/ 'The New World'/ A visionary poster stamp from the United Aethernet Nations/ DIGITAL ART by Eric Whollem/ Cinderella Cyberstamp editions from the Amphoran Postal Union/ CLEAN WATER FOR THE PLANET

The New World

United Aethernet Nations

2011

by Eric Whollem

Visionary Art For the New World

This stamp was designed originally in inks on paper, but the design was

digitally enhanced to create a poster design. The stamps are of two general

types: the stamps of day, showing the sun; and stamps of night, showing the

moon.

These artistamps were designed help promote the ideal of Clean Water

For the Planet.

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See more of my Poster Stamps on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/poster%20stamps

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps, poster stamps.

AETHERNET ARTISTAMPS/ 'The New World'/ A visionary cinderella stamp by Eric Whollem/ DIGITAL ART/ Clean Water for the Planet/ New Age Faux Postage Stamps/ FIGURATIVE ABSTRACTION

The New World

United Aethernet Nations

2011

by Eric Whollem

Clean Water for the Planet

A VISION OF THE NEW WORLD

This stamp is one of nine from a sheet of 'aethernet stamps' designed

to promote positive visualizations of a new Earth.

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Readers interested in my GALLERY of Visionary Art should see this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/visionary%20art

Those interested in my GALLERY of Artistamps should look at this:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/artistamps

My GALLERY of Ceramic Sculpture can be seen here:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/ceramic%20sculpture

My GALLERY of Figurative and Abstract Art can be found on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/abstract%20art

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps.

AETHERNET ARTISTAMPS/ 'The New World'/ A sheet of nine CYBERSTAMPS for the year 2011/ Cinderellas by Eric Whollem/ VISIONARY SERIAL DIGITAL ART/ Mermaid Artist Stamps/ FIGURATIVE ABSTRACTION

The New World

United Aethernet Nations

2011

by Eric Whollem

United Aethernet Nations Stamps for 2011

These cyberstamps are a projected issue for next year. The U.A.N.,

a micronational organization whose Postmaster General is Eric

Whollem, continues to promote concepts of world peace through

visionary postal issues.

CLEAN WATER FOR THE PLANET

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View my other posts that treat of the theme of Clean Water for the Planet:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/clean%20water%20for%20the%20planet

My gallery of Artistamps can be seen here:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/artistamps

Those intersted in my Figurative and Abstract Art may want to view my gallery:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/abstract%20art

Anyone with a special interest in Serial Art might want to check out my posts:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/serial%20art

My gallery of Visionary Art is on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/visionary%20art

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Saturday, August 21, 2010

AETHERNET ARTIST STAMPS/ Stamps of the New World/ 'The Aetheric Realm: A DISCUSSION OF THE USES OF THE TERMS AETHERIC AND ETHERIC/ 'Vale of the Vine' by Eric Whollem/ VISIONARY CINDERELLA STAMPS/ A faux postage stamp from the United Aethernet Nations/ Figurative digital art

Vale of the Vine

United Aethernet Nations

2010

by Eric Whollem

The Aetheric Realm

A DISCUSSION OF USES OF THE TERMS AETHERIC AND ETHERIC

The world of fairies is sometimes described as the Aetheric Realm.

The term 'ether' has been varyingly used by both scientists and

metaphysicians for many years.

The 'Aethernet' as I use the term refers to that portion of the internet

dedicated to the world of nature spirits, fairies, nymphs, elves and

other entities traditionally a part of mythology.

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See what Wikipedia has to offer on the subject of the Aether:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aether

And for a scientific tack:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminiferous_aether

To see what is said about the Ether see this article:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ether

The Vale of the Vine

United Aethernet Nations

2010

by Eric Whollem

Metaphysical Artist Stamps

AFFIRMATIONS AND HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS

This series of stamps allows me to practice the art of affirmations.

An affirmation is a positive statement or image that allows the

collective consciousness a chance to actualize one's hopes and dreams.

Too often we get mired in the News or other ideation charged with

negativity. It is my aspiration to remedy this with visions of a New

World, a realm of peace and plenty, clean water, and freedom from

strife. The stamps from the United Aethernet Nations are dedicated to

this effort.

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps. Visionary art; metaphysical art; digital art; fairy art.

Friday, August 20, 2010

AETHERNET ARTIST STAMPS/ A cinderella souvenir sheet from the United Aethernet Nations/ DIGITAL SERIAL ART/ Fairy faux postage stamps by Eric Whollem/ 'The Vale of the Vine'/ More New World CYBERSTAMPS from the Amphoran Postal Union

The Vale of the Vine

United Aethernet Nations

2010

by Eric Whollem

The United Aethernet Nations

The U.A.N. was first established in 2010. It is a micronational league

of nations whose stamps have been created by Eric Whollem. The organization's

headquarters is in the city of New Urak, which exists on the Continent of

Amphora. The various countries who belong to the U.A.N utilize the Amphoran

Postal Union as an agency to regulate mail service between member nations.

The stamps above are the first issue of the U.A.N. Post Office. They are

dedicated to the peace and harmony of the New World.

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A micronation is a fantasy country. See Wikipedia for more information:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micronation

To view my complete collection of artistamps from member countries of the U.A.N see:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/artistamps

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps. Fairy Goddess. Visionary art. Metaphysical art; serial art.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

AETHERNET ARTIST STAMPS/ A Fairy Goddess From 'The Vale of the Vine'/ A VISUALIZATION OF THE NEW WORLD/ A metaphysical faux postage stamp by Eric Whollem/ A CYBERSTAMP from the United Aethernet Nations/ FIGURATIVE DIGITAL ART

The Vale of the Vine

United Aethernet Nations

2010

by Eric Whollem

The Reginae Amphorae

The Reginae Amphorae are the Fairy Queens of the Aquarian Age.

Amphora is the old name for the sign of Aquarius in astrology.

According to the pronouncements of the Faery Queene of the New

World, the vale of the vines are charged with the delightful duty

of immeasurable productivity that all might share the joys of the

fruits of the earth.

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See my stamps of The Fairyland Post Office if interested in other fairy faux postage:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/fairyland%20post%20office

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage stamps, mail art, micronation stamps. Digital art; visionary art; spiritual art; metaphysical art. Fairy Goddess.

AETHERNET ARTIST STAMPS/ Visions of the New World/ A cinderella CYBERSTAMP by Eric Whollem/ VISIONARY ART/ Digital Art/ FAIRY STAMPS of the New Age/ 'The Vale of the Vine'

The Vale of the Vine

United Aethernet Nations

2010

by Eric Whollem

A Vision of the New Age

This stamp is an Aethernet Stamp, or stamp that exists only in the Aether

of Cyberspace. It has a message for those of us who listen to the fairies:

a beautiful realm of peace and plenty awaits those of us who believe, and

those of us who visualize a positive future--if the term 'future' applies to

that which is timeless. Those bound by their clocks will not comprehend

these ideas; but no matter, the idea is sent forth and the blessing is upon

us.

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See more posts about fairies here:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/fairies

Aethernet stamps, artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps. Digital art. Visionary art. Metaphysical art. Spirituality.

AETHERNET ARTIST STAMPS/ Cinderella stamps from the United Aethernet Nations/ 'Vale of the Vine'/ A faux postage souvenir sheet of four fairy CYBERSTAMPS/ Serial Digital Art by Eric Whollem

Vale of the Vine

United Aethernet Nations

2010

by Eric Whollem

The United Aethernet Nations

DEFINING 'AETHERNET STAMPS'

This is my first post of cyberstamps with a new designation: 'Aethernet

Stamps.' The Aether is a realm traditionally ascribed to entities such as

fairy folk. This applies to the Aethernet as I conceive it. As such an

'Aethernet Stamp' is a faux postage stamp of a fairy realm that appears in

Cyberspace.

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See my post about Cyberspace and the Etheric Realm:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/2010_07_22_archive.html

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

AN ARTIST STAMP FROM AMPHORA/ 'Devi Uma'/ Hindu Goddess Art/ FIGURATIVE CERAMIC CREATIONS by Eric Whollem/ A single stamp from a sheet of six faux postage stamps/ THE MICRONATION OF AMPHORA

Devi Uma

Amphora

2009

by Eric Whollem

The Micronation of Amphora Issues Cyberstamp Editions of Designs From 2009

Amphora is styled as 'The Continent of the Future,' being my symbol

of the Aquarian Age. 'Amphora' is the old name in astrology for the sign

of Aquarius.

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See my stamps from Amphora on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/amphora

My early issues of Amphoran stamps were printed in limited editions of 100.

The stamp above is a 'cyberstamp,' having existence only as a computer file at this time.

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ARTIST STAMPS FROM AMPHORA/ A sheet of six cinderella stamps featuring a ceramic goddess sculpture by Eric Whollem/ Paints from Mt. Shasta/ FAUX POSTAGE/ 'Devi Uma'/ A modern western interpretation of a Hindu Goddess concept

Devi Uma

Amphora

2009

by Eric Whollem

Ceramic Art Stamps From Amphora

Uma is a Hindu Goddess; she is found in the Shivaic traditions of India.

See what Wikipedia has to say about her on this link:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati

Chalice of the Goddess

Amphora

2009

by Eric Whollem

The Chalice of the Goddess

The book, 'The Chalice and the Blade,' by Riane Eisler influenced many

people back in the 1980's. Ms. Eisler created the concept of a 'partnership

society' where men and women would work in harmony. Her book outlined

the depredations of invasions by patriarchal tribal groups, who disturbed

an idyllic agrarain matriarchy in Eastern Europe.

The 'Chalice' was taken as a symbol of the womb concept.

This stamp is a tribute to the Eternal Feminine.

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See more posts about the Goddess on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/goddess

For more about Riane Eisler see:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riane_Eisler

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AMPHORAN CINDERELLA STAMPS/ A sheet of six ceramic goddess sculpture stamps/ A CYBERSTAMP edition/ ARTIST STAMPS by Eric Whollem/ A Faux Postage Souvenir Sheet

Chalice of the Goddess

Amphora

2009

by Eric Whollem

Figurative Ceramic Sculpture Utilizing Earth Paints

The sculpture on this stamp was created in the 1990's, here in

Northern California. I used paints made from raw natural earths

to color the piece.

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See more of my stamps from Amphora on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/amphora

And for a bit about my earth paint process:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/earth%20paints

Artist stamps, artistamps, cinderella stamps, cyberstamps, fantasy stamps, faux postage, mail art, micronation stamps; serial art.

CYBERSTAMPS FROM THE MICRONATION OF AMPHITRITONIA/ 'Poseidon'/ Faux postage stamps from a mermaid nation/ DIGITAL ART/ A cinderella souvenir sheet by Eric Whollem/ GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Poseidon

Amphitritonia

2009

by Eric Whollem

The Greek God of the Waters of the Sea and Land

FAUX POSTAGE STAMPS FROM AMPHITRITONIA

These are a cyberstamp edition from my micronation of Amphitritonia.

This realm is located in the north of the continent of Amphora. It is a

country of mermaids and mermen.

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See more of my Amphitritonian stamps on this link:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/amphitritonia

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

HIPPOCAMPUS

Amphitritonian Post Office

by Eric Whollem

BELOW IS A VIDEO

FEATURING MORE OF MY

STAMPS FROM AMPHITRITONIA

ERIC WHOLLEM

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

THE WIFE OF GEARR, THE RABBIT GODDESS/ Selkie Folklore/'THE DRAGONFLY AND THE HARE'--a discussion on metamorphosis/ Figurative Ceramic Goddess Sculpture 2006/ Hand built ceramic creations by Eric Whollem/ NEOPRIMITIVE ART

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The Wife of Gearr

2006

by Eric Whollem

white clay with oxides

4 1/2" x 2 1/4"

Collection of the artist

Photo copyright by the artist

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Lore of the Celtic Sea Rabbits

AN IMAGINATION ABOUT GEARR THE CELTIC HARE

My very first post on Art Blog Eric Whollem dealt with the folklore of the

Celtic mermaids, the Selkies of legend. I spoke of 'The Rabbit Man of the

Sea,' who I designated as Gearr.

Gearr is a symbol of Intuition and Abundance. He is the Celtic Hare. As

a 'shape shifter' the hare is a form of the 'selkie,' which means 'shifter'

in the old Celtic language. Selkies are said to take on the form of any
animal of land or of sea, trees, rocks or humans. As such they are symbols
of metempsychosis, an exemplify the process of metamorphosis, as is
usually spoken of with reference to the transformations of a butterfly
from a chysalis to full winged maturity.

THE DRAGONFLY AND THE HARE

The dragonfly is one of the chief shifters, and is able to move quickly
from one dimension to another. Gearr is said to have similar abilities.

THE DRAGON BOAT/ A cinderella stamp from Undinia/ MERMAID FAUX POSTAGE STAMPS/ A Cyberstamp from the Undinian Postal Mission/ DIGITAL ART

The Dragon Boat

Undinia

2010

by Eric Whollem

The Dragon Boat: An Archetype of the Sea

The Undinian Postal Mission is the printing house of the Undinian

royalty. This stamp depicts a mermaid on a dragon boat, holding up

a starfish, sacred to the merpeople.

BELOW IS A VIDEO

DEPICTING SOME FAUX POSTER STAMPS

FROM UNDINIA

ERIC WHOLLEM

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Readers interested in seeing more stamps from UNDINIA should view these links:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/undinia

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HIPPOCAMPUS

faux postage stamp from Undinia

by Eric Whollem

For more posts of MERMAID art and sculpture as well as mermaid stamps from other

mermaid countries from the concepts of Eric Whollem see:

http://artblogericwhollem.blogspot.com/search/label/mermaids

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

THE MIDNIGHT MERMAID

faux postage stamp from the Jessamine Isle

by Eric Whollem

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THE DRAGON BOAT/ A sheet of faux postage stamps from Undinia/ MERMAID ART STAMPS/ Cyberstamp editions of the Wharfside Post Office and Telegraph/ Considerations by the Undinian Maritime Postal Authority for keeping their stamps dry

The Dragon Boat

Undinia

2010

by Eric Whollem

The Wharfside Post Office and Telegraph

FANTASY POSTAL ISSUES FROM A MERMAID NATION

The micronation of Undinia has it's postal administration housed

at the Wharfside Post Office in Nereidia, on the coast of Undinia.

This land based office was necessitated by the need to keep stamp

sheets dry until used by the mermaid population for their mail.

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