Project DescriptionWhat are artist trading cards?
Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events,either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5” x 3.5”. How did the movement start? In 1997, M. Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit. One the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception. The movement took off, and today, there are ATC swaps in almost every major city around the world. CriteriaLEVEL 3 through 5
- Theme: Narrative about your life: Favorite Memory, Phobia, Dream, Spirit Animal, Personal Mantra, Public Self vs. Private Self - Each card needs to have: At least 1 word of text, 1 realistic drawing, follow the theme and a full background made from any mixed medium options presented in class. - Drawing: Contour line drawing or fully rendered drawing with light/middle/dark values both need details from reference photos - Text: At least 1 work of text that is placed in a unified way within each trading card. - Repetition/Unity: Use the same color set throughout all 6 trading cards. - Layers: There should be at least 3 layers - areas of overlapping materials that fill the background. - Signature: The backs must have your name on them, designed in an interesting and unifed way. |