The only thing I worry about is giving my address out. I've done swaps before, but someone trusted in the community kept the addresses and only gave out to those exchanging. How would an EF one be arranged?
Artist Trading Cards!
04/30/2012
They are cute but I would not participate.
04/30/2012
We already did it - very successful. Alice has been very discreet and gracious with her hosting.
04/30/2012
Wow. I definitely want to do that and see more of these cards!
05/03/2012
thanks much chilipepper, twas my pleasure.
@transmarc, there are tentative plans to do this in the future!
@transmarc, there are tentative plans to do this in the future!
05/06/2012
these are awesome!
05/07/2012
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=) I could see participating in a future one myself actually...I'll have to keep an eye on this forum I think.
Originally posted by
aliceinthehole
thanks much chilipepper, twas my pleasure.
@transmarc, there are tentative plans to do this in the future!
@transmarc, there are tentative plans to do this in the future!
07/04/2012
I've seen it done at various types of conventions.
07/11/2012
hm neat
07/11/2012
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I've heard of it, but I am not an artist myself.
Originally posted by
aliceinthehole
hey everyone, i've just gotten into artist trading cards (ATC) recently and wanted to share.
if you're unfamiliar, the basics is you make a card the size of a playing card (or USE a playing card) into a little piece of art using ... more
if you're unfamiliar, the basics is you make a card the size of a playing card (or USE a playing card) into a little piece of art using ... more
hey everyone, i've just gotten into artist trading cards (ATC) recently and wanted to share.
if you're unfamiliar, the basics is you make a card the size of a playing card (or USE a playing card) into a little piece of art using whatever media you like. then you either get together for a face to face swap or join an online swap, and mail them out, to receive beautiful pieces of art back! it's a great way to meet folks if you're doing an in person swap, and to talk about your art.
the mail ATC program is awesome, because it's so fun and creative, and you get something other than bills in your mailbox! remember when you got letters from friends in the mail as a kid? it's THAT kind of excitement.
the best part is, you don't have to be an 'artist' to participate. anyone can, kids, cats, even folks who've never picked up a crayon in their life! there is no 'right' or 'wrong.' as long as you enjoy making it and put effort into it, it's wonderful.
they also have ATC groups for NSFW artwork, so i thought i'd let you all know.
here are two groups i've found. you request to join, then find a swap that's open for participants, sign up with the moderator, and mail out before the due date. it's pretty amazing.
ATC yahoo group
ATCSForAll.com
maybe we could start an ATC swap amoungst EF contributors? what do yall think?
some ATCs i found online.
*edit. please mark your interested regardless of whether or not you've heard of ATCs. i'd love to get an idea of who on here would be into it, should we decide to host a mail swap! thank you so much. less
if you're unfamiliar, the basics is you make a card the size of a playing card (or USE a playing card) into a little piece of art using whatever media you like. then you either get together for a face to face swap or join an online swap, and mail them out, to receive beautiful pieces of art back! it's a great way to meet folks if you're doing an in person swap, and to talk about your art.
the mail ATC program is awesome, because it's so fun and creative, and you get something other than bills in your mailbox! remember when you got letters from friends in the mail as a kid? it's THAT kind of excitement.
the best part is, you don't have to be an 'artist' to participate. anyone can, kids, cats, even folks who've never picked up a crayon in their life! there is no 'right' or 'wrong.' as long as you enjoy making it and put effort into it, it's wonderful.
they also have ATC groups for NSFW artwork, so i thought i'd let you all know.
here are two groups i've found. you request to join, then find a swap that's open for participants, sign up with the moderator, and mail out before the due date. it's pretty amazing.
ATC yahoo group
ATCSForAll.com
maybe we could start an ATC swap amoungst EF contributors? what do yall think?
some ATCs i found online.
*edit. please mark your interested regardless of whether or not you've heard of ATCs. i'd love to get an idea of who on here would be into it, should we decide to host a mail swap! thank you so much. less
07/11/2012
Very, very cool. Definitely interested in doing this sometime.
09/01/2012
That is very cute
05/16/2013
They're fun when I have free time, but I haven't done any in years. I'm horrible at art trades, I never get around to them.
For people who are interested, I highly recommend finding websites that cater to specific types of art, places like Yahoo (and other non-art specific websites) tend to attract... not so great or reliable 'artists'. If you like anime art, find a group for that. Or animal art. Or collages. Or watercolors. Or cut-paper art. Or furry art. Or silverpoint. Or sifi art. Or monster art. Or surrealism. Whatever you like, you'll have WAY better luck finding someone that you really WANT to trade with if you find a style-specific site, and many artists who don't openly post ACEOs in their galleries may still be open to trade with you if you ask (and have examples of your work to show).
For people who are interested, I highly recommend finding websites that cater to specific types of art, places like Yahoo (and other non-art specific websites) tend to attract... not so great or reliable 'artists'. If you like anime art, find a group for that. Or animal art. Or collages. Or watercolors. Or cut-paper art. Or furry art. Or silverpoint. Or sifi art. Or monster art. Or surrealism. Whatever you like, you'll have WAY better luck finding someone that you really WANT to trade with if you find a style-specific site, and many artists who don't openly post ACEOs in their galleries may still be open to trade with you if you ask (and have examples of your work to show).
05/17/2013
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