Artist Trading Cards

This a combination of media components. Behind the photograph, an interesting shot done with a fisheye lens, I have used colored pencils to create the background, then added mulberry paper and frayed the edges to create motion that catches the action of John and George walking.  It was an exercise in composition as well as color.

I do like that aspect of ATC.  Not only is original art an expression for me, but the ability to insert favorite people and subjects by cutting and pasting photos and mixing with backgrounds that may or may not be original artwork.  It is the expansiveness of the genre that keeps me coming back.

Charity Auction with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the Susuan G. Komen fund
"It's all about the attitude"

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This is from an original sketch inspired by the Man from U.N.C.L.E. character Illya Kuryakin.

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Original Landscape Painting

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I made it out to the artist trading card night at the John Snow House, which is the resource centre for Calgary's The New Gallery. It's the former residence of a Calgary artist, John Snow, and a cozy little space to meet and greet other ATC enthusiasts.

I really enjoyed myself. I have traded with most of the other people before and loved catching up. There were also three young ladies there and it was so delightful to trade with them. ATCs are great for young people! And even grown-ups like me. I have to admit I feel very shy testing the artistic waters around town and these nights make it easier for me to get out there by having something in common.

I have two ACEOs left from that night...and these are the ones I brought home:

This is one is my favourite, I have to admit!

Greetings from Moscow!
I'd like to show my first ATC.



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This was my first time participating in a group mystery swap, where everyone sent in four cards and received four cards. The medium was papercutting or scherenschnitte. These are the ones I submitted.