GALLERY 3 - ATCs
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ATCs, or Artist Trading Cards, are miniature pieces of art created for trading only. These are not for sale. The cards must be the size of a baseball card (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.), and are normally created within the context of a swap, which sets a subject or technique requirement for all entries. The cards are then mailed to a swap host, who divvies all entries up and returns other artists' cards to the entrant. I loved making ATCs, but the best part was going to the mailbox every day in anticipation of receiving art from all over the world!
I learned so much about art during the time I was active in the ATC community. I used a multitude of different art (and cosmetic and hardware!) supplies. I experimented with scores of art techniques, and discovered my love of collage from these exercises. Color theory, perspective, proportion, balance, rhythm, movement...all of the principles and elements of art were included in my experimentation, and I came out of this periodic 5-year experience with a lot of creative tools in my belt.
I recommend ATCs highly for anyone interested in starting out in art in a small way. The communities are very gentle and supportive, and you will find artists and crafters of all skill levels. I particularly enjoyed swapping with those at www.atcsforall.com. Check them out!
Click on images to enlarge and see the captions.
I ask you to please respect my ownership of these images, and to not copy, reproduce, or distribute these images
in any way or for any purpose without asking for permission. Thank you.
ATCs, or Artist Trading Cards, are miniature pieces of art created for trading only. These are not for sale. The cards must be the size of a baseball card (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.), and are normally created within the context of a swap, which sets a subject or technique requirement for all entries. The cards are then mailed to a swap host, who divvies all entries up and returns other artists' cards to the entrant. I loved making ATCs, but the best part was going to the mailbox every day in anticipation of receiving art from all over the world!
I learned so much about art during the time I was active in the ATC community. I used a multitude of different art (and cosmetic and hardware!) supplies. I experimented with scores of art techniques, and discovered my love of collage from these exercises. Color theory, perspective, proportion, balance, rhythm, movement...all of the principles and elements of art were included in my experimentation, and I came out of this periodic 5-year experience with a lot of creative tools in my belt.
I recommend ATCs highly for anyone interested in starting out in art in a small way. The communities are very gentle and supportive, and you will find artists and crafters of all skill levels. I particularly enjoyed swapping with those at www.atcsforall.com. Check them out!