Awareness of the outside world. “The deepest point in the entire river is in New Orleans near Algiers Point, where it dips to about 200 feet.” NOLA.com: How deep is the Mississippi River near New Orleans as salt water threatens? Walck, 2023. Algiers Point is where the river turns sharply in front of Jackson Square & the St. Louis cathedral.
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My entry for the 2024 Graceful Envelope Contest run by the The Washington Calligraphers Guild. Theme: Mapping the World’s Cities. WCG: 2024 Graceful Envelope Winners.
Legend
N.E.W. – Not happy contributing to the trope that Mardi Gras is all there it to New Orleans, but I needed the color variety.
O – Ironwork balconies
R.L.E.A.N. – Flags: Spain, France, US, state of Louisiana, city of New Orleans. For Spain & France, the colors are from the current flags. It was not easy to find which version of the flag flew during the years in question. I was looking for colors, not a deep-dive history lesson.
S – Beignets & coffee at Café Du Monde.
Flair pens were not the best choice of media, but they – you may be sensing a theme – had the colors I needed.
Contest Info
2024 theme: Mapping the World’s Cities
The world’s great cities have distinctive landmarks, cultures, histories, cuisines, or geography that are said to put each town “on the map.” There is even a tradition of depicting such characteristics on actual maps. Your challenge is to pick a city and consider what contributes to its unique character. For example, what makes New York bustling, Paris romantic, Tokyo energetic, and Sydney beautiful? Then—using artistry, lettering and the integration of postage stamps—create some sort of map on your Graceful Envelope that captures the spirit of the city of your choice.
Graceful Envelope Contest
I give myself 0/10 for artistry, a middle grade for lettering, and 10/10 for integration. Stamp? River? New Orleans? Nailed it. As for artistry/lettering, my ideas often exceed my ability to execute.
Philately Links
USPS: Postal Service To Honor Mighty Mississippi on Forever Stamps, 2022
Stamps post [Meandering Through Minnesota, Virtually] 2022
Previous Envelopes
[Fan Mail, The Graceful Envelope Contest 2023, Graphic Art]
[The Graceful Envelope Contest 2022, with contest relevant links]
Finishing With A Furry Photo Bomb
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
Photo bomb is cool. Where do you find things like this???? Love it. MM
The world is vast & weird.