Originating in Europe and coming to
Canada and spreading all over the world,
Artist Trading Cards have become exceedingly popular across the United States.
Artist Trading Cards are a variation of the popular
mass-produced trading cards
available for sale all over the world.
The difference is rather than buying them, you make them.
This means that each card is an original work of art,
or one of a small edition run that you can trade
with other people who have created their own cards.
Any and all materials and techniques are permitted
(drawing in pencil, pen, marker, chalk or crayon, etc.
painting, photographs, collage, found materials, mixed media, stickers, rubber
stamping -- anything.
There is only one rule:
the cards should be 2.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall,
which is the same size as traditional collector cards
and ordinary playing cards.
You should sign your card either on the front or on the
back.
You should date your cards.
If they are part of an edition, you should number them as well.
HOW TO TRADE is entirely up to you -- 1 for 1, 2 for 1.
You can trade them in person or by mail
or you can make them for friends without an exchange.
If you want to learn more about ATCs,
go to www.google.com
and search for "Artist Trading Cards" or the word "ATCs"
If you need supplies to make Artist
Trading Cards, I recommend the following.
The prices are very reasonable, and you can buy a bunch of
"stuff"
for a small amount of money.
You can swap "stuff" with your friends who are also making ATCs.
http://www.b-muse.com/embellishables.htm
