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The Strange Art of Philip Carey
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Celebrating California artist Philip Carey (1942–2022), his dream drawings, envelope art, and collages. Curated by @iancarey.
https://www.strangeartofphilipcarey.com/
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The Strange Art of Philip Carey @philipcareyart.bsky.social · Jan 21
Hello world! Happy to be here sharing the strange and wonderful work of my father Philip Carey. You can check out much more of his art and learn about his life, music career, and garden design at his website:
The Strange Art of Philip Carey
The home of California artist and designer Philip Carey (1942–2022) and his dream drawings, envelopes, collages, and other strange art.
www.strangeartofphilipcarey.com
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Some artworks by my mother Judi Carey (1945-2000) on what would've been her 80th birthday. She and PC met while working at Knott's Berry Farm (she at a candy store, he at the Birdcage Theater alongside Steve Martin); she worked as a freelance illustrator, gallery manager, and arts fundraiser.
Photo of Judi Carey in the 1970s Colored pencil drawing of a man and woman on a beach with a surfboard Pencil drawing of a boy opening a present of a book Abstract pencil drawing of trapeze artists in mid-air
March 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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"Morro Bay in Black & White" (2019). 12" x 12", ink on mixed paper (with many hours of delicate X-Acto knife work!). A rare grayscale 3D example of PC's Morro Bay vistas. #art #collage #morrobay #landscapeart
March 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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In 1984, PC was commissioned to design 2 panels for the Binghamton, NY riverfront (near the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers). This is the first panel, for which he enlisted the assistance of illustrator Judi Carey for the faces (of Bingham, Whitney, and Jones). #binghamton #art
A stylized illustration of Binghamton NY featuring historical vignettes A stylized illustration of Binghamton NY featuring historical vignettes A stylized illustration of Binghamton NY featuring historical vignettes A stylized illustration of Binghamton NY featuring historical vignettes
March 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Some pics of PC at his many exhibits over the years! He always enjoyed talking to people about his artwork, even if they didn't seem to "get it." #art #collage
Artist Philip Carey standing in front of his 10 foot by 8 foot collage made of chocolate wrappers Artist Philip Carey standing in front of his sculpture "My Many Moods of Dialysis" Artist Philip Carey at his retirement exhibit Artist Philip Carey standing in front of his collage "35 Years of Meeting Notes"
March 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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"Mini-Philip Visits the Snake House" Ink & Prismacolor on no. 10 envelope. Another in the increasingly precarious adventures of MP. (I can unfortunately relate to this mood lately.) #art #illustration #comicart #mailart #snakes
A drawing of a miniature Philip Carey (the artist) standing on a tiled floor surrounded by menacing-looking snakes of many colors A drawing of a miniature Philip Carey (the artist) standing on a tiled floor surrounded by menacing-looking snakes of many colors A drawing of a miniature Philip Carey (the artist) standing on a tiled floor surrounded by menacing-looking snakes of many colors A drawing of a miniature Philip Carey (the artist) standing on a tiled floor surrounded by menacing-looking snakes of many colors
February 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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"Dream: May 3, 2011" 12"x12", ink & pencil on mixed paper. Another of PC's 3D dream collages. "There is a huge decorated letter floating on the canyon breeze with vines growing out of it. As I leap from the bluff to try to catch it, I'm wondering if it will plunge into the abyss!" #art #collage
In a 3D paper collage, Philip Carey leaps off a cliff to catch a giant floating decorated envelope with vines growing out of it In a 3D paper collage, Philip Carey leaps off a cliff to catch a giant floating decorated envelope with vines growing out of it In a 3D paper collage, Philip Carey leaps off a cliff to catch a giant floating decorated envelope with vines growing out of it In a 3D paper collage, Philip Carey leaps off a cliff to catch a giant floating decorated envelope with vines growing out of it
February 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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"Mini-Philip Goes to the Beach" Ink & Prismacolor on no. 10 envelope. The adventures of Mini-Philip continue, this time featuring some interesting oceanside fauna! #art #illustration #comicart #selfportrait #mailart #postalart
A drawing on an envelope with postage stamp, featuring a miniature Philip Carey crawling out of a seashell on a sandy beach with the legs and beaks of shore birds towering over him. A drawing on an envelope with postage stamp, featuring a miniature Philip Carey crawling out of a seashell on a sandy beach with the legs and beaks of shore birds towering over him. A drawing on an envelope with postage stamp, featuring a miniature Philip Carey crawling out of a seashell on a sandy beach with the legs and beaks of shore birds towering over him. A drawing on an envelope with postage stamp, featuring a miniature Philip Carey crawling out of a seashell on a sandy beach with the legs and beaks of shore birds towering over him.
February 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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"3 Dreams: 3.3.09" Ink & pencil on 3x5" Post-it. "1. At a Lincoln's Birthday picnic, Ian & I are hanging a banner containing a poem I've written for the occasion. 2. Newspaper headline: LIZ TAYLOR GIVES BIRTH TO 21 PAIRS OF SHOES! 3. I'm helping Ian set up for the wedding at the ranch..." #art
February 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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"Mini-Philip Fleeing the Flying Finger Food!" Ink & Prismacolor pencil on no. 10 envelope. Another episode in the continuing
adventures of Mini-Philip... #art #illustration #comics #comicart #mailart #postalart
A drawing on an envelope featuring a miniature Philip Carey running from an array of giant flying finger foods including a drumstick, a cracker, a sushi roll, and chex mix A drawing on an envelope featuring a miniature Philip Carey running from an array of giant flying finger foods including a drumstick, a cracker, a sushi roll, and chex mix A drawing on an envelope featuring a miniature Philip Carey running from an array of giant flying finger foods including a drumstick, a cracker, a sushi roll, and chex mix A drawing on an envelope featuring a miniature Philip Carey running from an array of giant flying finger foods including a drumstick, a cracker, a sushi roll, and chex mix
February 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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"Burning Man Hat for Robert" This is one of those pieces I only have one photo of, but here's PC modeling a nature-themed hat he created for his friend to wear at Burning Man. I hope it went over well there! #arthat #art #collage
February 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Mini-Philip Is Saved from the Bowl of Yummy Guacamole by the Rescue Frito!" Ink & Prismacolor on no. 10 envelope. All these envelopes can be found in PC's book "This Is Me at Dialysis Drawing Me at Dialysis...", available at the link in bio!
#illustration #comicart #selfportrait #postalart
A miniature Philip Carey being scooped out of a bowl of guacamole by a Frito held by a giant hand, with avocados and a Fritos bag in the background
February 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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"Phobias Series No. 1: Mini-Philip Caught in the Web" (2012) Ink & @prismacolor on no. 10 envelope. The mini-Philips will continue until morale improves! #art #illustration #phobias #comicart #mailart
A miniature Philip Carey is stuck in the web of a giant multi-colored cartoonish spider A miniature Philip Carey is stuck in the web of a giant multi-colored cartoonish spider A miniature Philip Carey is stuck in the web of a giant multi-colored cartoonish spider A miniature Philip Carey is stuck in the web of a giant multi-colored cartoonish spider
February 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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"Mini-Philip Has a Groovy Day in the Backyard!" (2013) Ink & Prismacolor pencil on no. 10 envelope. These vignettes clearly took place in PC's elaborate succulent garden (photo included)—visit his website (link in bio) for a full tour! #gardenart #art #selfportrait #mailart #illustration
A drawing of Miniature Philip Carey in three garden vignettes: being attacked by a giant spider, riding a caterpillar, and fishing in a pond A drawing of Miniature Philip Carey in three garden vignettes: being attacked by a giant spider, riding a caterpillar, and fishing in a pond A drawing of Miniature Philip Carey in three garden vignettes: being attacked by a giant spider, riding a caterpillar, and fishing in a pond A drawing of Miniature Philip Carey in three garden vignettes: being attacked by a giant spider, riding a caterpillar, and fishing in a pond
January 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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"Mini-Philip in Brownie Heaven" (2012) "Ah, this place would definitely kill me and M-P too! (But what a way to go.)" –PC (2018) #art #comicart #mailart #brownies
Miniature Philip Carey breaks off a piece of a giant, 8-foot tall brownie in the midst of a giant brownie pan Miniature Philip Carey breaks off a piece of a giant, 8-foot tall brownie in the midst of a giant brownie pan Miniature Philip Carey breaks off a piece of a giant, 8-foot tall brownie in the midst of a giant brownie pan
January 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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"Mini-Philip Foraging in his Dialysis Goodie Bag" "Yes, many of the sweet snacks on the nutritionist-approved list did make it into the bag that would help keep me sane during my treatments. But some of the other tasty items from the OTHER list 'accidentally' got mixed in." —PC (2018) #comicart #art
Miniature Philip Carey holds up an M&M in a bag of mixed candy. On the left are his approved list of snacks—jelly beans, hard candy, gummies—and on the right are the "do not eat" list—nuts, chocolate, etc. Miniature Philip Carey holds up an M&M in a bag of mixed candy. On the left are his approved list of snacks—jelly beans, hard candy, gummies—and on the right are the "do not eat" list—nuts, chocolate, etc. Miniature Philip Carey holds up an M&M in a bag of mixed candy. On the left are his approved list of snacks—jelly beans, hard candy, gummies—and on the right are the "do not eat" list—nuts, chocolate, etc. Miniature Philip Carey holds up an M&M in a bag of mixed candy. On the left are his approved list of snacks—jelly beans, hard candy, gummies—and on the right are the "do not eat" list—nuts, chocolate, etc.
January 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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"Mini-Philip Goes to the Art Gallery Reception" (2013) Ink & Prismacolor pencil on No. 10 envelope. This looks like it was quite an event! (Mini-Philip fest will continue next week.)
#illustration #coloredpencil #inkdrawing #comicart #selfportrait #mailart #postalart #envelopeart #surrealism
A miniature Philip Carey sits sipping a cocktail on the floor of an art reception, dwarfed by gawdy shoes and spilt wine A miniature Philip Carey sits sipping a cocktail on the floor of an art reception, dwarfed by gawdy shoes and spilt wine A miniature Philip Carey sits sipping a cocktail on the floor of an art reception, dwarfed by gawdy shoes and spilt wine A miniature Philip Carey sits sipping a cocktail on the floor of an art reception, dwarfed by gawdy shoes and spilt wine
January 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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"Logging in the Pencil Forest" Mini-Philip fest continues! "I use the classic Prismacolor pencils for adding color to the original
pen & ink drawings. They're fairly expensive and seem to diminish quickly. If I could only locate this forest!" –PC (2018) #illustration #comicart #mailart #blueskyart
A miniature Philip Carey chops at a "tree" in a forest of colored pencils A miniature Philip Carey chops at a "tree" in a forest of colored pencils A miniature Philip Carey chops at a "tree" in a forest of colored pencils A miniature Philip Carey chops at a "tree" in a forest of colored pencils
January 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Happy to be here in the blue skies, and welcome to our new followers!
#artistsofbluesky #landscapeart #collage #illustration
January 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Mini-Philip week continues: "Helping in the Kitchen Drawer." "I guess everybody has one, that drawer containing an overabundance of 'important' stuff that just might be needed sometime—but has no real place to live." –PC (2018)
#illustration #inkdrawing #comicart #selfportrait #mailart #envelopeart
A drawing on a yellow envelope of a miniature Philip Carey holding up a screw in a dark, jumbled junk drawer A drawing on a yellow envelope of a miniature Philip Carey holding up a screw in a dark, jumbled junk drawer A drawing on a yellow envelope of a miniature Philip Carey holding up a screw in a dark, jumbled junk drawer A drawing on a yellow envelope of a miniature Philip Carey holding up a screw in a dark, jumbled junk drawer
January 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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"Mini-Philip & His Amoeba Adversaries!" I thought we could use something other than you-know-what to pay attention to, so I'll be sharing PC's envelope series featuring "Mini-Philip," who often finds himself in precarious situations!
#illustration #comicart #selfportrait #postalart #envelopeart
A miniature Philip Carey floats amid colorful amoebas on an envelope A miniature Philip Carey floats amid colorful amoebas on an envelope
January 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Hello world! Happy to be here sharing the strange and wonderful work of my father Philip Carey. You can check out much more of his art and learn about his life, music career, and garden design at his website:
The Strange Art of Philip Carey
The home of California artist and designer Philip Carey (1942–2022) and his dream drawings, envelopes, collages, and other strange art.
www.strangeartofphilipcarey.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM