Artist's Trading Cards

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Up until a year or so ago, I had no idea what an Artist Trading Card was. Do you know?

These 2.5". x 3 .5" cards are miniature works of art which are shared around the world. Artists create, trade and swap them. Some swaps have themes such as this one sponsored by Grumbacher Offical  Fan Page. The theme for the current swap is Space. Each artist can interpret the theme any way they wish - paint, draw, mixed media, etc.

The paper I used was made with this  Pour Handmold


Medium Pour Handmold
I started by applying a layer of gesso. I was not sure what paints I would be using and this would provide a better surface to work on. 



Now for the fun!! I started with a layer of darks and then added various gold and metallics. 



Just keep playing until you get the effect you want. I cut a star and the ribbon tails from another piece of paper. I painted them gold and added doodling. I finished the ATC  with a quote. 
I love how this turned out and hope whoever gets it in the swap enjoys it too!



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Comments

  1. SandeeNCDecember 19, 2016 at 1:02 PM

    Oh I love it! I hope I get it!!!!

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  2. Anne Rita TaylorDecember 19, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    Love your ATC! The quote is really nice too! I just finished reading Shirley Temple's bio - her Mom used to tell her to Sparkle.

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  3. Camille ShortDecember 19, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    This is gorgeous - wow!

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  4. AlpineAreaArtisansDecember 23, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    LOVE ATCs and this one is extra special........we should all remember to SPARKLE! Love and light,
    Michele

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