What is an ATC ? What is an Artist Trading Card ATC
~ Artist Trading cards are often known by their short form name ATC ... A for ARtist, T for Trading and C for Card
~ An ATC is an original miniature piece of art which can be made in a variety of art media
~ An Artist Trading Card is made with the intention of being swapped for another ATC
What are the Rules for Making an Artist Trading Card?
~ An ATC has to be made in the size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches or 64x89 mm.
~ An ATC can be made 2D or 3-D but has to fit in a standard size Artist Trading Card Envelope Sleeve
~ An ATC is meant to be swapped or traded but NOT SOLD
~ An ATC is meant to be an original piece of ART not a photocopy or print ( there are exeptions to this rule as many ATC swap guidelines allow copied works -- it is advisable to check each ATC Swap individual requirments first)
~ The Artist is to create a piece of art in a chosen style or theme on the front of the Artist Trading Card
~ The Artist is to add their name, contact details, artwork name and info , possible a limited edition number onto the back of an artist trading card
How to Make Artist Trading Cards
What materials can I use to make an artist trading card ?
~ an ACEO adheres to the same rule as the ATC Artist Trading Card ---but ACEO are meant to be offered for Sale
~ ACEO stands for Artist Trading Cards Editions and Originals
~ So ATC's are swapped or traded and ACEO are offered for SALE
~ The name distinction makes it easy to identify a particular artists intention for his trading card
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How to Create Artist Trading Cards
~ What materials to use ~ How to cut the correct size of ATC background materials ~ How to apply the Back Artist Info
find more info on how to create artist trading cards here
How and Where to Swap Artist Trading Cards
~ Places to Swap your Artist Trading Cards ~ How to Host an ATC swap ~ Where to Find new ATC SWAP opportunities
find more info on how to swap artist trading cards here
How and Where to Sell ACEO Artist Trading Cards Editions and Originals
~ Where are the best places to sell ACEO Art Trading Cards ~ How to package and present your ACEO for Sale ~ What is the advantage of Limited Edition ACEO's
find more info on how to sell ACEO Art Trading Cards here
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Art
The Act of Creating
Creativity
Acting on the Inspiration to Create
Artist Dates
Making Love with Your Muse
Commitment
The Act of Honoring your SELF
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