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What is an ATC

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Swap Coordinator:midwestkiwi (contact)
Swap categories: Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:International
Type:Type 1: Electronic
Last day to signup/drop:November 19, 2010
Date items must be sent by:November 22, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

For this swap, participants will comment in the swap comments section below.

• Participants should list 3 to 5 requirements of an ATC

• Requirements should be stated in the positive, for example "An ATC is 2.5" x 3.5".

• An example of a requirement listed in the negative would be "An ATC shouldn't be a print" and might be reworded to read instead "An ATC should incorporate already printed material into a new original"

Once partners are assigned, partners will rate based on the comments left. Basically, if your partner left a comment listing 3-5 ATC requirements, you should rate a five.

(I realize it’s not always polite to explain how to rate, but this is a learning group, and comment swaps are a different sort of swap)

Once we’ve finished this swap and have a basic understanding of ATCs we’ll swap ATCs.

I'll adjust dates if it looks necessary, but you can comment as soon as you sign up, so the send by date will follow closely on the heels of the sign up date.

Discussion

Megbomb 11/ 5/2010 #

An ATC should:
Be 2 1/2 x 3 1/2
have a sturdy base such as cereal box type cardboard.
be original, made by you, art or craft.
have info on the back such as creator's name, date, email, title of work # in collection (1 of 3). This info should be left intact by other swappers.

DarkSkullMistress42 11/ 5/2010 #

Ok, let me try this..

1.ATCs are miniature works of art.

2.ATCs are made in different media's(Dry,Wet,or Paper media's) The swap will state what kind of ATC to make.

3.Write your real name and swap name and date along with the name of the ATC on back.

I hope I did this swap right.

midwestkiwi 11/ 5/2010 #

You don't have to check other posters' comments to make sure yours are unique, but do be sure that those you write are of your own understanding of ATCs

luleemik 11/ 5/2010 #
  1. ATCs are to be traded and never sold.

  2. ATC info on the back should indicate if it is a one of a kind (ooak).

  3. NEVER pass off another artist's work as your own...that's cheating.

daydrifter 11/ 5/2010 #

Hm...let me see...ATC's as I understand them:

  1. ATC's must be a specific size, which is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (6cm x 9 cm or 64mm x 89mm).

  2. ATC's must be a piece of original art you are proud to say you made.

  3. ATC's are fun things to trade with other people, of all skill levels.

  4. ATC's should have a sturdy backing, such as watercolor paper, recycled boxes, playing cards (sanded so that paper and paint can adhere to the surface better), cardstock, or other fun materials such as polymer clay, wood, glass, etc. Sky's the limit!

  5. ATC's are perfect for experimentation and trying new media or techniques.

egalite 11/ 6/2010 #

1.An ATC is a 2.5 x 3.5 inch rectangle 2. It is a type of creative expression that shares some part of your personal vision with others. 3. You may use any medium, but some common mediums include ink, paint, assemblage, and fabric. 4. It should be on a surface that could in some way be called a card, although this rule can be stretched with things like plastic and fabric, as long as it's sturdy.

egalite 11/ 6/2010 #

hurray. First commenter to fail at format.

stitchinwitch 11/ 7/2010 #

ATC's (to me)

  1. Should be 3.5" x 2.5" and can be decorated either landscape or portrait

  2. When starting it can be easier to think of them as card toppers (that helped me and other card makers I know)

  3. Make them sturdy, recycle cereal boxes or other grocery boxes as backs

  4. They are fun ways to use up scraps from larger projects.

janeengland 11/ 7/2010 #

an ATC should follow a theme

ATC can be in a series eg 5 cards in the collection if this is the case ATC must be marked on the back eg 1/5, 2/5 etc.

ATC should also have the artists name on the back and the date.

ATC can be of any shape.

ATC are usually made out of sturdy cardboard but not always.

PenguinParade 11/ 8/2010 #

An ATC:

  1. Should be sized 2.5x3.5

  2. Should have a sturdy backing of cardstock, cardboard, etc

  3. Can be made with a plethora of mediums

  4. Are their very own masterpieces no matter what anyone else thinks!

siouxx05 11/11/2010 #

My understanding..

  • an ATC is 2.5" X 3.5"
  • it should be made on a sturdy backing/background
  • it is a good canvas to try new techniques on a small scale
  • they are made to trade and to have fun with and not be taken too seriously - like life.. :)
  • there aren't too many 'rules' to making them..
pippelotje 11/14/2010 #

ATC stands for Artist Trading Cards, therefor they're art.
The required size is 2 2/1 x 3 1/2 "
They could be made out of any medium, as long as the backing is something sturdy
they are for trading and handing out, so don't sell them
you should put your name on the back, along with serialnumber and name (if desired)

Cloverst 11/16/2010 #

ATC's:

  • Stand for Artist Trading Card
  • ATC's are to be traded and never sold
  • ATC's that are made to be sold are actually ACEOs (art cards editions and originals
  • ATC's are always 3.5 x 2.5 inches
  • ATC's may be any medium and are intended to be miniature representations of the artists works.
  • On the reverse should be your name (and pseudonym), whether it is one of a series, the name of the ATC and the date created.
ColeCreations 11/19/2010 #
  1. An ATC is 2.5 inch x 3.5 inch
  2. An ATC can be created using any medium
  3. An ATC is an original piece of artwork
  4. An ATC needs to be sturdy upon completion. Use a study back such as a cereal box
  5. An ATC has the artists name, the date created, medium used, and numbered if it is part of a series, on the back.
midwestkiwi 11/21/2010 #

Traditionally, ATCs...

  1. are 2-1/2" x 3-1/2", either portrait or landscape

  2. might incorporate any and multiple mediums on at least a cardstock weight material

  3. include artist info such as name, date, and series (if applicable) on the reverse side

  4. are orgininal pieces by the artist for trade and not sale

  5. should be fun to create and share

midwestkiwi 11/21/2010 #

If you have commented, you have fulfilled the requirements of the swap, and can click on "sent"

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