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Artist Trading Cards
Information
Artist Trading Cards are small pieces of Art 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches made to trade with other artists.
Members: 7
Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2012
What it's About....
As their name indicates, ATC are collectables, a brilliant idea born of the older sports-themed trading cards. The one rule that makes an ATC derives from this: the dimensions of the ATC must be 2.5"x3.5",
First, an ATC mustn't be sold, only exchanged, as the whole essence of these tiny works of art is about artists exchanging their works, either in person or by snail mail thus meeting many artists and getting exposed to many personal styles.
Second, on the back of each ATC the artist writes part or all of the following information: name, contact information, title of the ATC and number (1/8, 2/8...) if it's part of an edition. By definition ATCs are made in limited numbers, often no more than one of a kind. Unique ATCs are called originals; sets of identical ATCs are called editions and are numbered; sets of ATCs that are based on one theme but that are different are called series. That's all! The above is all you need to know to start making your own ATCs. Common sense dictates that they should be sturdy enough to survive mailing, and of reasonable thickness (unless you specifically want them otherwise. Transparent card sleeves are useful to protect the cards if need be. This is particularly true if they can easily get smudged or if the medium might stick during transport.
Discussion Forum
ACEOs? 2 Replies
Hi! I wonder if Artists Trading Cards are the same as AECOs. I made a few ACEOs for fun, a couple original s and a couple of "prints" which are actually just photos of my originals.I sold 1 (1!) from…Continue
Started by Patty Fleckenstein. Last reply by Patty Fleckenstein May 19, 2011.
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Comment by Patty Fleckenstein on May 29, 2011 at 11:05pm
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Thanks Deborah!!
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Comment by Deborah Curriere on May 29, 2011 at 8:15am
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Patty - I generally print them on 4x6 paper, but uncheck "fit to paper" on my printers properties. Then the printer will print to the exact size of your 3.5 x 2.5 image. Then I just trim the paper and attach to an artist trading card blank.
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where is a decent place to print digital prints for Aceo s? I guess my printer doesn't print that exact size.....Thank you!
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Yep Don they can be landscape or portrait also they can be Triptic as long as they fold up to be 2.5 x3.5
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LOL well just remind your muses's that artist trading cards must not be square they must measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2. The idea is that they should look like baseball trading cards in size.
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Comment by Ellen Gerberich on April 5, 2011 at 7:33pm -
Very Cool:) My muse has been thinking of making one.
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Comment by Ellen Gerberich on March 27, 2011 at 1:19pm
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Don, Looks like you have a very talented son, must be the genes:) Is he part our CNY? I want in on this challenge also, although I won't have mine ready until I return from my trip in May. I will start thinking.
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I love it Don! Artist Trading Cards are a great way to meet other artists either through online swaps and/or swap parties. Ok Don..here's your challenge..lets see a card that defines a part of you. I bet it will be spectacular!
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Call for Artists
INVITATION TO SUBMIT WORK based on horses to support ReRun. Your work will be displayed from May through July and the event will be promoted thrOugh media and other means
Any proceeds from sale of your work will accrue to you and the gallery. Any donations
to rerun will be appreciated.
Gift Items -$10-$50
Cranky cats by Cythia Schmidt - Matted - $24 ( Many different prints available)
Westcott Ware - Save Your Drink Glasses - $6.95 each
Small Original Oil - $40 - Joob Whitman
Small Original Oil - $40 - Joob Whitman
Motherboard Clock - $49
Soap Rocks $12.95
Birthday Kit Soap Rocks -matching birth stone color with wood soap rack and gift box $16.95
One of our best sellers, Hand hammered aluminum bread pans, with different sayings and designs such as "If you're lucky enough to Irish, your lucky enough". (Also Italian version) " Give us this day our daily bread" in 91 languages. Many different designs with wheat, art deco and other designs.
Gear Clocks = $ 20 and up.
Novelty Soaps that look like candy, false teeth, lollipops, Oreos, etc
Collectables
archival photo - $50.
From 1950's, 4 feet wide, extremely vibrant color, an original Custer's Last Fight, framed $450.
Chamberlains Charge at Gettysburg, the charge that furned the tide, framed $125.
Jewelry
Hot items from What the Fork, necklaces, rings and bracelets made from silverware all reasonably priced around $25-$35.
Fork Bracelet with gem stone $ 25.
Spoon Skull Necklace
Beautiful all natural American Indian jewelry made from rawhide,bone, shell
Ice Queen bracelet # Swarvosky crystals and tribe silver - $250
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Jewelry Classes
Basic Beading classes will be taught at the CNY Artist Gallery
If you are interested in Basic Beading, please call to make an appointment.
Straight and Narrow Bracelet, made with crystals and pearls
If you are interested in making this particular bracelet please call the number below for an appointment.
(This class is for beginners)
You do not need to be a member of CNY Artist to take a class
call 420-0678 or 391-5115 to reserve you spot
Posted by Gerina A. Faison on April 8, 2013 at 9:57am
Bloody House
Hi folks,
Some here will remember me. I've been away on some writing adventures. I was originally involved on numerous sites, and had to cut back to concentrate on my bread and butter, my published works. Since I've been gone, I've sold numerous poems and short stories. Add to this a few books I've had published recently as well as all of the Editing I've been doing on other writer's short stories and Novellas. My book cover work is advancing too.
Posted by Don Ford on January 30, 2013 at 8:00am
The truth behind NETWORKING
Notes about NETWORKING from "The Profitable Artist" by Artspire
Networking
“...is about developing a base of people who will support your efforts and want you to succeed....
Networking is about finding and building relationships with people you care about who are linked to new opportunities, new markets...”
Attend art openings and start making new friends.
“A genuine interest in other people delivers a genuine interest in you.”
Posted by Maria J. Rizzo on January 29, 2013 at 8:07pm
Tip
At the Hang Local, Artist and curator Ty Marshal asked me this question:
Maria, you had a lot of art shows last year. What is your secret?
At that time my only response was networking.
Networking did help me find new opportunities to show my art in different venues,
but I realize that I didn't five a complete answer.
The real "secret" that helps me, and many other professional artists,
to showcase my work is the awareness of the many web sites that publish opportunity listings.
Here are some that I check out weekly:
http://www.syracusearts.net/
http://www.cnyculture.com/
http://www.nyfa.org/
Posted by Maria J. Rizzo on January 24, 2013 at 6:23pm
Tree-Totem 19 (Revisited)
Tree-Totem 19
(Kigelia Pinnata)
Acrylic on canvas
16x20"
This painting is part of my ongoing series of Trees: Totems of Life.
Posted by Maria J. Rizzo on January 6, 2013 at 5:24pm
Delightful Deva Tee Shirts!
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to post an update about the Delightful Devas. Although we are still selling the Delightful Devas as canvas wall hangings, the Devas decided they would like to see more of the world.
As a result, they are now available as beautiful ladies tee shirts as well. This way they able to get out into the world on a more personal level. Be sure and stop by the CNY Artists' store in Shoppingtown Mall to see them. They will be vey happy to see you!
Posted by Suzanne E. Curdt on November 7, 2012 at 8:48pm
Still Life painting class
The really cool thing about being an artist is that I can leave my junk all over the house and just call it a "still life".
And guess what????
You can learn how to paint a still life...or how to creatively leave your junk around the house.
....and then paint it.
How: Still Life Painting
Where: Y Arts Studio, East Area Family YMCA
When: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Class begins on November 6 (Election Day...go vote before you come to class)
Register now at the East Area Family YMCA. All supplies included in the reasonable class fee.
$68 YMCA members; $83 Non-members
How: Still Life Painting
Where: Y Arts Studio, East Area Family YMCA
When: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Class begins on November 6 (Election Day...go vote before you come to class)
Register now at the East Area Family YMCA. All supplies included in the reasonable class fee.
$68 YMCA members; $83 Non-members
Posted by Joan Applebaum on October 31, 2012 at 6:11pm
2012 NYS Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Art Museum
Posted by Maria J. Rizzo on September 11, 2012 at 9:11pm
Tree-Totem 20
I'm so happy I have finally finished Tree-Totem 20!
What a journey this tree was to paint!
Tree-Totem 20
Acrylic on canvas
16x20"
Nocturnal
Posted by Maria J. Rizzo on August 16, 2012 at 6:37pm
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