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Saturday, February 24, 2007

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I've created a series of postcards and greeting cards based on some scans from one of the greatest things in my possession: a "My First Communion" booklet from the 1930s. I've posted three of them here, but there are others at:

http://www.bellyitcher.com


If you're a fan of graphic design, religious kitsch (or both), you might enjoy these.



4 comments:

Pocheco said...

God knows everything. Wow, that one is my favorite. These are spectacular!

Anonymous said...

Wow, can you feel the condemnation?!

Dave

Anonymous said...

I don't know- the child of the devil looked like she was enjoying herself. I think her face should show more torment.

Anonymous said...

The depictions of the children are very reminiscent of the work of outsider artist Henry Darger, who grew up in Catholic boys home.