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ATC ~ Small art with big ideas.
Art Trading Cards are small pieces of original or altered art the size of a standard playing card that artists trade with each other. They usually contain the artists's name and contact information on the back.
= Parameters =
What makes it an artist trading card rather than just small art?
- Size must be 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" (64mm x 89mm).
- ATCs are traded for other ATC, not sold. Art cards of this size that are sold (usually on eBay) are called ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals).
= Artist Trading Cards =
This zama art card is a favorite of friends who have seen my cards.
An art card I made for a favorite colors swap. My faves are black & bro...
Some of my favorite stamps put together to make this fun, funky card.
= Definitions =
- Uniques:
One-of-a-kind cards. - Series:
A set based on a theme, but each card a unique piece. - Editions:
A set that contains identical images which are numbered in an x/y or "x of y" format.
= Books On Altered Images=
Winged Victory: Altered Images : Transcending Breast Cancer
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 10/13/2008)
Fabrications: Staged, Altered, and Appropriated Photographs
Amazon Price: (as of 10/13/2008)
Beginner's Guide to Altered Art (Leisure Arts #4536)
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 10/13/2008)
