My ATC's

The Truth about ATCs and Artist Trading Cards

2008-08-11T21:48:00.001-07:00

Artist trading cards existed long before the ATC era. Some were traded in the past, and some were sold. During the early 90's, I had purchased some of them by Boris, Frazetta, Rowena, and many others. Here are a few examples of these cards.

Please take note of the copyright dates on the backs of the cards.

Hindu Series

2007-10-29T19:57:00.000-07:00

These are basic ink drawings with a watercolor wash.

Egyptian Theme

2007-05-15T18:27:00.000-07:00

A small series of cards I made for trades. The Queen , Legacy, and Study of an Egyptian Barge. All done in watercolor and ink.

Faces : an Abstract Project

2006-12-02T15:36:00.000-08:00

Here are two pieces of a series I am working on....sort of abstract I guess. I am planning on making more when I get time. These are both done in watercolor.

Flamenco I - APC

2006-11-05T14:07:00.000-08:00

Done in watercolor pencil and ink, this is an APC - artist postcard - painted in the 4"x6" size. I think I like the APC size better than the ATC size....at least, I like drawing and painting in the larger size.

Traditional Balinese Dancer

2006-10-23T22:35:00.000-07:00

Archery Swap #4 October for ATC Swapping Group

2006-10-23T22:04:00.000-07:00

Kyudo "way of the bow"....the study of the Japanese Longbow.....And Gaul, Piza, Hunkpapa Sioux with bow.

Landscapes

2006-10-23T21:51:00.000-07:00

Cassy and Violets

2006-10-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

These were two ATC's that I made for a purple and yellow swap theme that I angeled. It was tough trying to come up with ideas for purple and yellow, but I guess I managed.

The girl was taken from a photo I came across online, and I cannot remember where I found it. I initially was going to do the portrait in black as it was in the photo, and I think I will still go back later and do that. This portrait does not really look exactly like her, as I changed the colors dramatically, including her hair, in order to keep with the color theme.

I would also like to find the girl in the pose, and ask her if it's ok to post this. If you are out there Cassy, please leave a comment if you have a problem with me using your likeness for the portrait, and I will remove it.

Fae

Pumpkin and Jackolantern Swap

2006-09-26T15:08:00.000-07:00

These were made for an upcoming swap. We had to make cards with a pumpkin and/or jackolantern theme. They are entitled " Moonlight Jack" and "Autumn Morning".

Aishwarya Rai

2006-09-26T15:02:00.000-07:00

Another portrait also done in gouache.

The Munsters

2006-09-26T14:47:00.000-07:00

These were made for my first themed swap. We had to make 3/3 cards in a Halloween theme, so I chose Herman, Lily and Grandpa Munster.

Bjork

2006-09-26T14:43:00.000-07:00

My second card made. Also done in gouache.

Mary J

2006-09-26T14:19:00.000-07:00

My first ATC created. Painted in gouache.