I have embarked on a challenge to revive the art of letter writing by composing one a day for the year. But not just the written word, each one is illustrated with a Ziggy elf.
Here are letters 8 and 9 for two lovely people who agreed to join in. Firstly a little elf is off to Germany to live with Geralin, creator of The Colourful Sketchbook. She deftly produces with simple lines delightful images. Take a look. I can’t show the contents of the letter, it’ll spoil the surprise for Geralin, but I’ve illustrated the envelope. Somebody had to get a Skinny Dog and Geralin is the first.
Letter number 9 is going all the way to Southern California. I wish I could squeeze into the envelope and bask in some of that lovely sunshine. But I don’t think Hansi would be too keen. He is the recipient of the latest letter and creator of Hansi’s Hallucinations. How can I describe his blog? Do you know, I don’t think I could find the words to adequately do it justice. His tag line is “The Drawings and Rants of a Mad Man” which does it nicely. Head on over and say hello. Hansi gets a VDub Splitty ‘cos campervans and California go hand in hand.
But if I am to complete 365 I require some help. I need more people to send them to. If you would like an Illustrated Letter you’ll find the details here.
Ziggy Shortcrust 
Oh boy, Oh boy…I’m gonna get a Ziggy letter. Can’t wait. Thank you so much 🙂
You’re welcome. I’ve just posted it.
Oh what a CUTE campervan! These are beautiful Ziggy. Don’t know how you manage to keep it up all the time, but then, you are the successful perpetrator of an elf a day 😛 There is no reason why you would not be able to write 365 letters a year 😉
Then there is that tail on the skinny dog.. I’m trying to decide which that is….
I don’t know how I keep this up either?! I’ve had to warn Tall Man and Imaginary Daughter that I will be spending a lot of time with writing paper and lap top.
I get the feeling they might want to get involved eventually… but will you let them??
They’ll be getting their own letters at some point.
Ohhh look at that lovely Campervan 🙂
Just right for a Californian road trip.
Oh, I can’t wait to receive the letter!^^
It’s on it’s way 🙂
Ohmegosh, I’m so excited! Thank you! 😀
Hurray! I got the letter!
Can I post about it on my blog? With the elves?
I’m so glad it’s arrived safely. Please do post it up.
Oh boy, oh boy, I love receiving letters and I just got my very own graced with a dapper dachshund & a mysterious Snowy Elf (your #18). For someone who’s never drawn a doxi before, I’d say you certainly nailed him Ziggy. I totally will reply, but wanted to advise that I’ve got it and it’s very, very special. Also wanted to say that I’m doing a blog post on your mission; folks need to see this Ziggy…your art is AMAZING and your imagination is endless! :0)
Oh Donna, you are just too gorgeous. Thank you for your kind words, and I’m glad your letter elf arrived safely x
Thanks again Ziggy. I’m writing a post now and then my reply letter, which will contain a silly idea. ;0)