“I always created a personal card for birthdays and anniversaries of immediate family members. At age 13, after winning a statewide Harry Doehla greeting card design contest, I took my portfolio to Hallmark Cards to apply for a job. I did not get past the reception desk. Then, while gathering images for the 2000 book Rita Blitt: The Passionate Gesture, I found this card made at age 10 which revealed to me that the yellow ball I had been including in my work all these years is probably the sun, which I do revere.” RB
Heart shape card to Mother (1944)
watercolor and ink on paper, 7 x 10.5in
1944.0006
Father’s Day Card (1943)
pastel on paper, 7 x 5.5in
1943.0005
Birthday Card for Sister (1946)
watercolor and ink on paper, 6 x 5in
1946.0006
Mothers’ Day Card (1945)
ink and tempra on paper, 26 x 24in
1945.0007