He began a twodecade run as a contributing artist and designer for topps chewing gum, during which he helped develop the wildly successful garbage pail kids and wacky packages trading cards. Each card depicts a scene from the bible story of the week with the bible verse for that lesson on the back. Kasini house artshop works with the kolaj magazine artist directory to produce curated packs of the collage artist trading cards. When it comes to making and trading atcs, there are very few. The cards featured gorgeous artwork, as they got the regular artists from all the comic book series of the time to then draw the team cards for the series, which were triptychs. See more ideas about artist trading cards, atc and atc cards.
The cards form a story arc, which tell of the invasion of earth by cruel, hideous martians, under the command of a corrupt martian government who conceal the fact from the. Ancestor trading card template family history gifts for mom. See more ideas about artist trading cards, atc and trading cards. Art trading cards are miniature works of art, made on a card the size the a typical trading card.
Entertainment trading card collecting guide, info, tips, sets. The one rule an artist trading card must adhere to is the size. The group is about trading artist trading cards a 2 12 x 3 12 piece of art as well as other mixed media tags, books, jars, postcards, etc art. Artist trading cards or atcs are small works of art measuring 2. Combine different materials and elements to create unique and one of a kind cards. Artist trading cards are a variation of the popular massproduced trading cards available for sale all over the world. All artist trading cards artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee.
They can be created with everything from markers, pens, or pencils to watercolors, oils, collage, fabric or metals. She creates a layered piece using the crescent atc and the. Collage artist trading cards, pack eight kasini house artshop. An artist trading card or atc for short is a tiny, original piece of art created with the intention of swapping or trading it with another artist, not selling it. Strathmore artist trading cards blick art materials. Artist trading cards atcs are miniature works of art that measure 2. This set of trading cards, created to correspond to the story for kids elementary and preschool curriculum is sure to become a favorite takeaway for sunday schoolers. How to make artist trading cards themes, focal points and. Other than the size, there are no particular rules to follow. Ive been collecting these from the various groups i moderate and projects i host for about two years. Oct 01, 2019 artist trading cards are generally 2 1. Artist trading cards, atcs for short, are a delightful and different form of digital scrapbooking. Last time i checked, there were 8 themes listedsurely youll find something here to break.
As far as what the situation is as regards selling artist trading cards, we are sure that you know that you cant sell what are described as artist trading cards, only give them away or swap them. Atcs artist trading cards post atcs to our wall to be featured as our homepage image. Artist trading cards atcs is a conceptual art project initiated by the swiss artist m. Artist trading cards information brochure by kimberly butts.
Art trading cards and art cards editions and originals atcaceo. This means that whilst the cards may include threedimensional elements like shells, buttons and charms, you will need to choose examples which are not too bulky. Get the best deals on marvel movie trading card lots when you shop the largest online. Hannah hoch, matisse, or other collage artist get more free lessons like this, on our lessons page artist trading gards atcs are a fun way to begin or end the school year or semester. May 16, 2012 by laura damonmoore artist trading cards also known as atcs are miniature 2. This is the size of hockey cards and other trading cards. Throughout its remarkable history, topps has proudly fostered an enduring connection between fans and their heroes, not only in baseball but also in football, hockey, entertainment, and pop culture. The exact size, and the one rule about them, they must be on a support that measures 2. Jul 22, 2010 dana lynn driscoll, atc artist and community leader, does a demonstration using beeswax and crescent artist trading cards chunky books.
This is the same size as your standard baseball trading card. The cards form a story arc, which tell of the invasion of earth by cruel, hideous martians, under the command of a corrupt martian government who conceal the fact from the martian populace that mars is. What humbly began as a family gum business in brooklyn has evolved into a classic american sports company. Shacs card attack may 1993 by trading card magazine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Be inspired by the cards from 60 talented contributors and over 200 beautiful cards. Artist trading cards atcs are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Jan 06, 2017 old keys mixed media atc series artist trading cards start to finish pixel art design duration. Learn the ins and outs of tradingwhere to look, what to swap.
Mars attacks is a science fictionthemed trading card series released in 1962 by topps. There are plenty of sets and cards worth hundreds of dollars and many more worth tens of dollars but with original artwork and a more storied history than most sports cards, collecting entertainment trading cards could be the most fun youve ever had in this hobby if you just give it a try. Choose your favorite artist trading cards designs and purchase them as wall art. Artist trading cards information brochure by kimberly. This means that each card is an original work of art, or one of a small edition run that you can trade with other people who have created their own cards.
Although im an experienced artist, i found a few new techniques that i hadnt tried, as well as new applications for my skills. Learn techniques from experienced artists through online videos and downloadable instructions. How to make artist trading cards themes, focal points. We are still patagonias destination for local art including paintings, photography, pottery, notecards, folk art, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, and books.
There are lots of different techniques you can employ when creating an original atc, so read on to discover a whole new world of crafting that combines craft with art, personal expression, and socializing. Artist trading cards or otherwise known as atcs are created in the size of 2 12 x 3 12 inches or 64 x 89 millimeters 6. Previously known as creative spirit artists gallery, we are now patagonia trading post. Aceos stemmed off of artist trading cards atcs, an idea developed by the artist m. Materials watercolor paper paper cutter black sharpie marker liquid read more. Artist trading cards group trading show iii opened on march 6th, 2008 and ran until april 29th in the one blue wall gallery at art central.
Artists create, trade and collect art at organized swap events, either in person or online. The finished product will be an ancestor trading card that is about twice the size of a standard deck similar to oracle card decks. Spiegelman attended the state university of new york at binghamton from 1965 to 1968, and he explored the alternative comics scenemost notably, the. You can then use the plastic card holders in a binder to bring. Learn more of the history and other facts about artist trading cards in these articles, videos, and tips. Artist trading cards and aceos, a new way to make and. What should i know about selling artist trading cards. How to swap artist trading cards atc swap groups artist. Beeswax collage dana lynn driscoll demo using crescent.
Atcs are part of the mail art movement that originated in 1997 by the swiss artist m. Dc cosmic teams was dcs second attempt at a company wide trading card line. Their purpose is to share art and to encourage creative exchange between artists. In addition, ideas for storing your atcs at your home, studio, and for travel. After they are signed, dated, and titled on the back, they can be traded, exchanged, or sold as originals or editions.
See more ideas about artist trading cards, cards and atc cards. An overview as to what an artist trading card aka atc is, basics on how to make them and preparing for the swap at. In the real 3d world, atcs, as their name suggests, are designed by artists to share examples of their work by swapping cards with other artists. Mars attacks is a science fiction themed trading card series released in 1962 by topps. Whether youre doing altered books, decos, artist trading cards, or any other type of swapable artwork, sooner or later, you need theme ideas. This colorful brochure will provide you with information about the history of artist trading cards atcs, a list of online trading sites, a few live swap locations and the names a of a few atc books and magazines that you might find helpful and enjoyable. Here is a collection of what works when making atcs with kids. Making artist trading cards atcs is a hugely popular activity for artists. You can then use the plastic card holders in a binder to bring to a trade and store in your own binder collection. Art trading cards and art cards editions and originals.
Atcs, which stands for artist trading creations, is a good place to connect with individuals who love making and trading art, so active participation is expected. We believe that the issue here is the use of published ed. Become a part of the worldwide phenomenon that starts with artist trading cards workshop, and share a piece of yourself today. These are small and selfmade miniature works of art. The difference is rather than buying them, you make them. A while ago kathryn from cyprus nominated as her favourite artist trading card group, but we understand from elena in new jersey, usa that this group has now been replaced by atcs for all, which describes itself as focussing on friendly atc trading and swapping in a relaxed and welcoming. On the reverse of each card, you get artist biographies of all the players and more bonus features. Atcsforall gallery newest uploads last 365 days remember me. Lisa vollrath has 25 books on goodreads with 85 ratings. Patricia chatham bolton author of artist trading cards. Old keys mixed media atc series artist trading cards start to finish pixel art design duration. Shop for artist trading cards art from the worlds greatest living artists.
We do mixed media art, collage, handpainted work, clay, fiberfabric artsyou name it. Now lets take a look at some of the atc swap groups that our visitors have told us about. They are the same size as a football or pokemon card. This book has everything you need to know about artist trading cards atcs history, art techniques, storage ideas, swapping guidance, and lots of inspirational pictures to look at. One thing to consider when you make artist trading cards is the requirement of most swap groups that they are thin enough to fit in a standard trading card sleeve. Thats the size of the original collectible sports trading cards. Oct 30, 2014 whether youre doing altered books, decos, artist trading cards, or any other type of swapable artwork, sooner or later, you need theme ideas. Books by lisa vollrath author of trading cards techniques. Find creative ways to store the cards youll soon be collecting.
Patricia chatham bolton is the author of artist trading cards 3. Popups, books, collages, and sculpture can all be aceos as long as they measure 212 x 312. However, you can sell artist cards editions and originals aceos, and this of course amounts to the same thing. So lets talk about miniature works of art known as artist trading cards atcs and art cards, editions and originals. Jun 24, 2019 an artist trading card or atc for short is a tiny, original piece of art created with the intention of swapping or trading it with another artist, not selling it. Originally a papercollagebased art form, atcs have caught on with crafters working in a range of mediums and are now just as popular among fabric and mixedmedia artists. This allows them to fit into the plastic sleeves in which they are stored. Use the front of the card as a guide to cut out the individual cards with a paper trimmer, scissors or ruler and craft knife.