By Mitzi H. Hewitt

The question "Are Art postcards superior to traditional postcards?" is a subject worthy of exploring given how rapidly such postcards seem to be replacing the old time cards that people often send off to families and friends. With the advent of the Internet and websites that use digital technology to create postcards has become very easy to create and send out an art postcard -- which is really nothing more than whatever the art it is the person intends to send.

What's for sure is that more people than ever have decided that choosing something stylish and memorable over some postcard found in a souvenir shop that has been bought and then mailed out by thousands or even millions of other people over the years has some merit. It is a way to make art from anything, including the photo you snapped while at the Grand Canyon, which can then be turned into a good-looking postcard.

It would have all the classic attributes of any postcard -- with a beautiful photo of front and areas in the back for address and such -- but it would be you and your talent or skill or ability sending something that can be highly personalized. This alone is certainly an attractive proposition when it comes to really capturing the moment and sharing that same moment with others.

An art postcard is nothing more than a postcard that would be considered -- in and of itself -- to be art. It was once said by somebody famous that he really didn't know what the definition for art was but that he sure would know it when he viewed it. This is just as true today as it was back when this saying first became famous.

There are dozens of websites that are dedicated to assisting a person in the creation and then mailing out of art postcards. Pretty much all that's required to find such a website is to go online and use a search engine and an appropriate phrase such as "art postcard websites." After that, it's just a matter of choosing from among all of the results returned.

Any good website will give its visitor or users away to select from a number of criteria. This criteria can include what sort of art style is needed (minimalist, neo-modern, classical etc.) or what the subject of the art might be (still life, abstract etc.). Once that's been determined, the website then helps the user create the postcard and have it sent out.

There are even websites where aspiring or working artists can create their own art that can be placed onto a postcard. These websites all make it possible for artists to create an image and then put it on display where it can be selected for use as postcards or other memorabilia. As a way to get an aspiring artist's name and work out there, it can be very effective.

Knowing what is now known about art postcards, it's hard to see how they aren't generally superior to old style postcards as a way to get personalized greetings out to friends and family members. When looked at with an eye towards art and beauty, who wouldn't like to receive something that has a bit of personalization and relevance to it rather than the typical store-bought souvenir postcard?

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