Artists Trading Cards – Markers and Inktense on card
I’ve been having a load of fun trying to make ATC’s (Artists Trading Cards). I got the idea from RoseIndigo who sent me some of hers. For those of you who do not know what these are you can follow this link. It should explain what ATC’s are.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist_trading_cards
The cards can be produced in a variety of designs and media but must be 2.5” x 3.5” in size. Have a go. Its great fun although it really test the eyesight of oldies like me.
(PS – These are on the way to you Rose).
roseindigo 1:29 pm on August 24, 2012 | #
Can’t wait Bob! What a treat those will be! Yes, I do check in here quite often even though I’ve been either too busy to participate or have other things on the burner. Lately it’s been ATCs just because I like the small size of which I can do 3 or 4 while watching a movie (often even a scene from the movie I’m watching) and I love the bright colors of the new marker set I got. Still feel they are difficult for good color nuance, but I love to see what they can do. I got the whole set of Dick Blick markers and so far have had a lot of fun with them.
Hello everyone! I do check in often to see what you are all up to.
Nikira 4:03 pm on August 24, 2012 | #
Wow, so cool! I want to try it too. I have amazing italian hand paper card size from one of the fancy watercolor sets. I got super-duper “natural light” magnifying lamp on super sale, no time to try it. You may like the idea.
Hi Rosemarie! Glad to hear from you. Love your book, hope to see your work here too.
Nikira 4:05 pm on August 24, 2012 | #
handmade*
roseindigo 9:57 pm on August 25, 2012 | #
Hello Nikira, I think your paintings just get better and better all the time, and I just LOVE your work. I try not to miss much here in spite of not having been here for a while myself.
As for the ATCs, any media can be used, including collage, stamping, watercolor, pencils, ink, metallic markers, zentangles, and I’ve even seen some brilliant ones done with crochet or metal or embroidery. The only rule is the size rule. They must be 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
I use them to work out ideas and compositions to see if the idea is even something I want to pursue on a larger scale, and I’ve framed some my favorites to make a miniature piece of art out of it, and give the rest away or trade them. Right now I’m in love with the bright bright colors of the markers. Very aggressive on such a small surface.
Nice to stop in and see what you are all doing.
Nikira 5:27 am on August 29, 2012 | #
Thank you very much, Rosemarie! I will try it as soon as I have a quiet moment. I have few stalks of Stillman & Birn papers, bigger size, I can cut it smaller, I want to try with different inks.
What brand of markers do you like? I have bright Kuretake Twins and couple of Petit Pilot pens. May be we could exchange ATC, that would be cool. We wanted to do it with Susan Rudat, still didn’t.
Nikira 5:39 am on August 29, 2012 | #
Stock* sorry.
You see, I never studied English proper way, always heard here there, like a free bird, never applied myself seriously and check it only afterwords if it feels funny. Plus I like colorful language and metaphors. :/
roseindigo 12:31 pm on August 29, 2012 | #
It would be fun to exchange ATCs with you. Ask Uncle Bob for my mailing address, and maybe I can get your mailing address from him so I can send you some of my ATCs.
I use the Dick Blick brand of markers along with some colored Sharpie markers and some old Pitt colored pens I had around, also some metallic markers. But you don’t have to use markers. You can use your usual media of various inks and watercolor. Right now I just like using the markers for their bright colors and the fact that they are fast, but it is a challenge to use them on such a small surface.
I think your English is charming and I also love colorful language and metaphors. I can just never think of any, but love them when I hear them.
Trading ATCs is really a nice way to get your very own collection of original art. I keep mine in albums and enjoy looking at them and thinking about the people who painted them.
Nikira 5:31 am on September 1, 2012 | #
Thank you, Rosemarie! I will be happy to do exchange. When I was in my first college, at 18, we used to do tiny compositions in any media, collage, ink, watercolor in composition class. It was very exiting. First lesson teacher started from simple question, draw what you saw today on the way to class. It was shocking to me, because I didn’t see anything interesting (probably was too full of my own emotions). So I drew broken bottle of milk on the pavement, glass and splashes of milk, very stupid sketch, but it opened my eyes that I am not looking with eyes of an artist, that I pass by. We did tons of tiny sketches from memory, art thoughts, impressions in his class, very thankful to this teacher, even I didn’t like him, but he made a big impact on my life. So lets do it!
Uncle Bob 11:19 am on September 1, 2012 | #
Great. Have just sent you pair contact details for each other. Now get cracking on these cards
roseindigo 3:02 pm on September 5, 2012 | #
OK, Nikira, some ATCs are on the way to you. Your description of a teacher you did not much like but who opened your eyes is similar to mine. It’s amazing how much you can learn even from people you don’t like very much.
Yes Bob, we will get cracking! Today! I promise.
Nikira 7:07 am on September 6, 2012 | #
Wow, cool, Rosemarie! Embarrassed to admit I didn’t start yet, so crazy much going on.. But I will, inspired by you.