Well, ATCs - Artist Trading Cards - are tiny works of art, measuring 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. They are the same dimensions as baseball or hockey cards, and fit into the same plastic sleeves in a collector's binder. They can be on paper, card, plastic, foam, and feature collage, paint, ink, fabric, photographs..... everything is acceptable, the only rule is the size. And everyone has a different style and subject.
Each artist lays their cards out on a table. There's about 30 minutes when people meet each other, chat, look at the cards that have been displayed and decide what they would like to have in their collection.
The real fun gets started when the organizer rings the bell, and trading begins! The New York Stock Exchange is a calm and gentle walk in the park compared to artists at an ATC Swap!
Here is a selection of the ATCs that I took to the meet. None left now. I'll have to make more.
And here are some of the cards I came home with..... rather fuzzy picture with some reflections as they are in the plastic sleeves.
What an amazing swap meet. I never heard of anything like this before.
ReplyDeleteA very challenging thing to do and fun too.
Loved your pieces and those you got in return.
Bert Reynolds ,quite a hunk, you got there... (:0)
What a wonderful way to spend time. Love your creations AND the ones you brought home.
ReplyDeleteClever, clever people.
This sounds and looks wonderful! What a creative and fun way to meet people and share one’s talent!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I love all the work especially your Mona Lisa one. :D
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this before but I love it
ReplyDeleteOh I love these tiny pieces of art Shammi, so much better than baseball cards 😉 looooove the first card you came home with, children on beach, beautifully simple but so appealing 💜
ReplyDeleteIt's a terrific idea!
ReplyDeleteLove these pieces of art! Very talented artists for sure!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs and Love!
I miss making ATC cards. I love your designs so much!
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