Artist Trading Cards
Artist Trading Cards Websites
Artist Trading Card Ideas
A place where you can find new ideas and swaps for creating Artist Trading Cards. ATC's (as they're called) are miniature pieces of art, usually the same size as a playing card (2.5 x 3.5 inches). They are made just for fun. ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) are the same idea only they are made to be sold. The distinction was made early on because some artists thought that selling an ATC was going against the integrity of the whole idea of an ATC. Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are play...
A place where you can find new ideas and swaps for creating Artist Trading Cards. ATC's (as they're called) are miniature pieces of art, usually the same size as a playing card (2.5 x 3.5 inches). They are made just for fun. ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) are the same idea only they are made to be sold. The distinction was made early on because some artists thought that selling an ATC was going against the integrity of the whole idea of an ATC. Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) are play...
Making, collecting and selling Artist Trading Cards
My Personal Introduction to Artist Trading Cards
I was browsing around in the art categories on Ebay and kept seeing reference to ACEO. I had to find out what it was. It is actually an art format, sized the same as the ubiquitous Trading Cards so beloved by kids of all ages. That is 2.5 X 3.5 inches exactly. The acronym stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. It could be in any media at all and had been started on Ebay around 1996. Anyway, I had always prepared for my painting by doing several small sketches to get right the compositi...
My Personal Introduction to Artist Trading Cards
I was browsing around in the art categories on Ebay and kept seeing reference to ACEO. I had to find out what it was. It is actually an art format, sized the same as the ubiquitous Trading Cards so beloved by kids of all ages. That is 2.5 X 3.5 inches exactly. The acronym stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. It could be in any media at all and had been started on Ebay around 1996. Anyway, I had always prepared for my painting by doing several small sketches to get right the compositi...
Collecting And Displaying Artist Trading Cards
An Insight Into My Artist Trading Cards Collection
Collecting artist trading cards cards is a fun and affordable way to start your very own art collection. I first came across miniature paintings in this format, quite by accident.As an artist I became addicted immediately and now produce my own for sale, and collect other artists' work. It is a great introduction to a number of different styles and so much more personal than looking at work on gallery walls. As someone said:- they don't have to match your wallpaper. Because of my interest in ...
An Insight Into My Artist Trading Cards Collection
Collecting artist trading cards cards is a fun and affordable way to start your very own art collection. I first came across miniature paintings in this format, quite by accident.As an artist I became addicted immediately and now produce my own for sale, and collect other artists' work. It is a great introduction to a number of different styles and so much more personal than looking at work on gallery walls. As someone said:- they don't have to match your wallpaper. Because of my interest in ...
ACEO Cards - Miniature Art - Start Collecting
Art Cards, Editions & Originals
ACEO & ATC both mean Artist Trading Cards. ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals." Also referred to as ATC (Artist Trading Cards), these are miniature works of art that are the size of a playing card or baseball card, 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 x 89mm). They are small enough to hold in your hand or put in your pocket. Like jewels, there is an intimacy and sense of wonder in holding an ATC/ACEO in your hand and looking at it. Artist cards are made, traded, and collected worldwide. The ...
Art Cards, Editions & Originals
ACEO & ATC both mean Artist Trading Cards. ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals." Also referred to as ATC (Artist Trading Cards), these are miniature works of art that are the size of a playing card or baseball card, 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 x 89mm). They are small enough to hold in your hand or put in your pocket. Like jewels, there is an intimacy and sense of wonder in holding an ATC/ACEO in your hand and looking at it. Artist cards are made, traded, and collected worldwide. The ...
Artist Trading Cards
WHAT IS AN ATC/ACEO?
Artist cards are made, traded, and collected worldwide. They are known as both ATCs and ACEOs, the only difference being that ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) are traded and never sold and ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) can be sold. Artist trading Cards are 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 x 89mm), the same size as a playing card or baseball card. There is an intimacy and sense of wonder in this form of miniature art, which is taking the world by storm.
WHAT IS AN ATC/ACEO?
Artist cards are made, traded, and collected worldwide. They are known as both ATCs and ACEOs, the only difference being that ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) are traded and never sold and ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) can be sold. Artist trading Cards are 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 x 89mm), the same size as a playing card or baseball card. There is an intimacy and sense of wonder in this form of miniature art, which is taking the world by storm.
What Is An Artist Trading Card?
Start Designing Your Own Artist Trading Cards
Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are fun and quick to make. They are small miniature pieces of art that started to gain in popularity in 1997, when a Swiss artist began trading them with other artists. The only requirements for an ATC is its size. It must be 2.5" x 3.5". This is the standard size of sports cards and collectible game cards. Artist trading cards are meant to be exchanged and not sold. Person-to-person trading is preferred, but there are many places to swap cards on the internet. ...
Start Designing Your Own Artist Trading Cards
Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are fun and quick to make. They are small miniature pieces of art that started to gain in popularity in 1997, when a Swiss artist began trading them with other artists. The only requirements for an ATC is its size. It must be 2.5" x 3.5". This is the standard size of sports cards and collectible game cards. Artist trading cards are meant to be exchanged and not sold. Person-to-person trading is preferred, but there are many places to swap cards on the internet. ...
Artist Trading Cards: Limited Editions And Series
Making Artist Trading Cards As Limited Editions Or In A Series
Quite often an artist will make more than one ATC (Artist Trading Card) or ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) for any of a number of reasons. If it is a case of making similar cards based on a theme then the resulting cards are said to be in a series. Alternatively, If a set of prints is produced, then the cards are said to be from a limited or open edition. A limited edition will only ever be made to a maximum number of cards specified by the artist. Both strategies are acceptable as l...
Making Artist Trading Cards As Limited Editions Or In A Series
Quite often an artist will make more than one ATC (Artist Trading Card) or ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals) for any of a number of reasons. If it is a case of making similar cards based on a theme then the resulting cards are said to be in a series. Alternatively, If a set of prints is produced, then the cards are said to be from a limited or open edition. A limited edition will only ever be made to a maximum number of cards specified by the artist. Both strategies are acceptable as l...
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