When I travel I make pen and ink and watercolor postcards. I wrote about this previously in my post about Utah and the rock formations and ancient petroglyphs I drew. This artistic practice has become my personal form of processing the world around me—a true shorthand for encapsulating unforgettable moments.
While many opt for snapshots and selfies, I find that my artistic approach allows me to embed the memory of a place or an experience more deeply. It’s not just about preserving these extraordinary encounters; it’s about sharing them too. I'll put a stamp on the back or the front and mail them to friends and family. Some cards don’t make it to their destination. Maybe they’re in the hands of an appreciative postal worker somewhere. Here are a few that I still have or managed to photograph before they got posted.
See more postcards at RussellReportage.com
Making a watercolor on a postcard of a waterfall at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia in this video.
Beautiful! I don’t travel much so my initial thought was “bummer, I guess I can’t do this” but why should I restrict this activity to travel when it can do this from anywhere? Love it.
Great to see these postcards, Bill. They're fresh and vigorous. Been enjoying your essays too.