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Little Art Cards

2/18/2013

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Artist Trading Cards or ATCs have been in circulation for awhile, (according to my findings online) Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, was inspired by hockey cards and wondered how he could create visual art in the same manner. He eventually had a show of over one thousand cards created by hand in Switzerland. Those who came to the show had an opportunity to produce their own cards and trade with him. 

There are not many artists in my area making cards for trade, but I love the idea of holding little samples of their work to enjoy, and in return share my own creations. 

Needing a break from still lifes to loosen up my painting as well as experiment with colour and line, I've been playing with pastel on miniature Wallis papers cut to the size of 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" 


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I wanted to use this opportunity to think in abstracts. 

Focusing on colour, and playing with various techniques  I've enjoyed creating these little originals. 

I would welcome a trade! Do you create Artist Trading Cards?

I would also be willing to sell you my cards.... ACEO's (Artist Cards Editions and Originals) are also popular among artists and collectors as a way of enjoying miniature works of art.  Visit my Etsy shop if this is something you're looking for   :)  
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Bridget
2/19/2013 10:01:50 am

Trish I have always done ATC's. They are so much fun!
Yours are awesome!

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Trish Acres
2/19/2013 10:55:05 am

Hey Bridget - I know you do... I'll have to make some more and we can trade :) (thanks for the wonderful words of encouragement)

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Jullia
2/25/2013 02:29:52 am

Hi Trish! I love your ATC!! They are all nice, I wanted to say which one I love more, but I can't :))
ps: if you want to trade them, maybe you can consider swap-art.com ;) I think I told you about it some time ago. We will have an official launch on 1 March ;)

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Trish Acres
2/25/2013 02:50:07 am

Thanks Julia... I 'liked' Swap-Art on fb ... I'm excited for the launch !
And thank you also for the nice comments about the ATCs... I'd LOVE to trade with YOU!! :)

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