Author Archives: Darren Di Lieto

About Darren Di Lieto

a long haired, bearded, sock wearing man, who was born in London in the early 1980's. He spends most of his to time chained to a computer designing and building websites, and as the founder and joint Senior Editor of the essential illustration news portal, The Little Chimp Society, the promotion of illustration and illustrators has become his life.

Mail Me Art Online Shop now open!

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Well, here it is at last! The original Mail Me Art project’s online shop is now open! A selection of mail art submitted to the first Mail Me Art project can now be purchased here. Work currently for sale includes … Continue reading →

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Mail Me Art 2′s Winner for October – Rebecca Horwood

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Rebecca Horwood’s wonderfully intricate piece of mail art is our October winner. Rebecca will receive a signed limited edition print from Catalina Estrada and a signed copy of the book Mail Me Art: Going Postal with the World’s Best Illustrators … Continue reading →

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Mail Me Art Event (Leicester, UK)

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

A selection of artwork from both Mail Me Art projects will be on view as part of a mini exhibition and book-signing event at Borders book store in Leicester, UK. Included will be work from Jon Burgerman, Dan May and … Continue reading →

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Mail Me Art 2′s Winner for September – Abigail Halpin

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Abigail Halpin is our winner for September. She will be sent a signed limited edition screenprint donated by Shannon Brady, a set of pin badges from Peel Magazine and a signed copy of the book Mail Me Art: Going Postal … Continue reading →

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MMA 2 Deadline for Submissions

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

The deadline for the submission of entries to Mail Me Art 2 has been set for 31st March 2010. Please note that the deadline has now been brought forward to 31st January 2010.

Posted in Lead Story, Mail Art, News | Tagged Jim Bradshaw, Mail Art, Mail Me Art, mail me art 2, project, submissions | 2 Comments

Mail Me Art 2′s Winner for August – Jonathan Cusick

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

August’s MMA 2 winner is Jonathan Cusick with his brilliant flying postman. He will receive a Treeson vinyl toy donated by Urban Retro, a set of lenticular Football Hero cards and a pack of pin badges donated by Christian Lindemann, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book, Features, Lead Story, Mail Art, News, Winners | Tagged Book, Jonathan Cusick, Mail Art, Mail Me Art, mail me art 2, submissions, Winners | 4 Comments

MMA 2′s winner for July – Carla Berrocal

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Our winner for July is Carla Berrocal, with her wrestlers! This month’s prize is a Knuckle Bear Qee, an original painting by Livia Coloji, an item of hand-made jewellery from All Those 3hrees, and (of course!) a signed copy of … Continue reading →

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MMA 2′s winning entry for June – Tommy Kane

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Our fantastic winning submission for June is by Tommy Kane. He wins a signed copy of the book Mail Me Art: Going Postal with the World’s Best Illustrators and Designers, a Limited Edition Peel Magazine (donated by Dave and Holly … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Lead Story, Mail Art, News, Winners | Tagged Alex Amelines, Book, Going Postal, June, June 2009, mail me art 2, Mail Me Art book, Peel Magazine, Tommy Kane, Winners | 1 Comment

MMA news & winner for May – John Martin

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Well, finally after a very long delay, we can announce that our Mail Me Art 2 winner for May is John Martin! John’s winning artwork is shown above. We will be sending out a signed copy of the book, Mail … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Lead Story, Mail Art, News, Winners | Tagged Book, Chris Thornley, Exhibition, Gallery, John Martin, mail me art 2, May 2009, Source Creative, Winners | 2 Comments

Mail Me Art 2

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Darren Di Lieto

Mail Me Art 2 is now open for submissions! Following the success of the first project, we are looking forward to having just as much fun with Mail Me Art 2. This second project will run for around 6 months … Continue reading →

Posted in Book, Exhibition, Features, Lead Story, Mail Art, News | Tagged Book, Exhibition, Mail Art, Mail Me Art, mail me art 2, project, submissions | 4 Comments