We all know that Big Things come in Small Packages...jewelry, perfume...ATCs!!!
Altered Trading Cards (ATC) were first created in 1997 by Zurich artist M.Vänçi Stirnemann, as a mean for artists to share and socialize with other artists.
Just a couple of rules were implemented by M.Vänçi Stirnemann:
Cards should not be sold, just exchanged....Oooppss! I guess that rule has been forgotten... some ATC's became very collectible and can be found specially in auction sites from $.99 to a couple of hundred dollars!
Altered Trading Cards (ATC) were first created in 1997 by Zurich artist M.Vänçi Stirnemann, as a mean for artists to share and socialize with other artists.
Just a couple of rules were implemented by M.Vänçi Stirnemann:
Cards should not be sold, just exchanged....Oooppss! I guess that rule has been forgotten... some ATC's became very collectible and can be found specially in auction sites from $.99 to a couple of hundred dollars!
Cards should be 2 ½ X 3 ½ inch in size.
What make these little works of art a challenge for some of us. I personally admire how many of you can express yourselves and transmit so much using such a small canvas!
Here are some examples of ATC's made by some of our Members...
What make these little works of art a challenge for some of us. I personally admire how many of you can express yourselves and transmit so much using such a small canvas!
Here are some examples of ATC's made by some of our Members...
"Tickled Pink" by Sally Paul
Different styles, different techniques, different materials but all full of character!With ATC's you are free to draw, paint, print, add trinkets and findings, etc...the possibilities are totally up to you and your "altered mind" , but don't be fooled by their little size...to achieve a beautiful composition takes some time and practice...
Go on, get yourself some ATC blanks and have some altered fun!
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep"
~Scott Adams~
Go on, get yourself some ATC blanks and have some altered fun!
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep"
~Scott Adams~
