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.
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.