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Welcome to IllustratedATCs.com, the premiere site for professional artists and illustrators as well as experienced art hobbyists to trade, swap and collect hand drawn, painted and mixed media Artist Cards! If you enjoy drawing, painting and illustrating, consider joining our growing art group.

What are ATCs? Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are individual fine art miniatures which are traded between artists. They measure 2.5" x 3.5", the same as commercial trading cards. Artists trade with other artists at live sessions or over the internet. Artists can also join themed swaps with other artist participants and receive a set number of cards in return. Artists generally sign and date the back, and may also include a title and contact information on each of their cards. The Artist Trading Card trend began in Switzerland in 1997 and has been popularized via the internet.

New Artist Cards in our Gallery - May 2008 News & Swaps to Join
ArtTrader Magazine Issue 2 released!

Issue 2 of ArtTrader Magazine is now available for download as a PDF! With a focus on mail art, ATCs, art journals, chunky books and creative inspiration, ArtTrader Magazine is full of "How To" articles, walkthroughs and information.

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Heroes & Villains PAT
Flex those character muscles
No of players: 25
Sign up by: N/A
Cards due by: June 30, 2008
# of cards: 4/4 or 8/8
Mediums: Hand drawn or painted

Sign ups here: Heroes & Villains PAT



African Wildlife Swap
Roar!
No of players: 25
Sign up by: N/A
Cards due by: June 16, 2008
# of cards: 3 - 6 for 3 - 6
Mediums: Hand drawn, painted, mixed media

Sign ups here: African Wildlife Swap

Death
View Cards: Potbellyarts
Morpheus
View Cards: Randi
Seated Blue Nude
View Cards: Scribblenpaint
Shirapo Landscape
View Cards: wme133
Ugly & Endearing
View Cards: Canuckdesz
Bayou Glow
View Cards: Pixeldog
Night Life
View Cards: Couchart
Quiet Corner
View Cards: Manycolors
Modern Zaftig Goddess
View Cards: Original Youth
The Artist Spotlight is on... Joining Our Trading Group
Art by Annie Melion Name: Annie Melion (EraserQueen)

About you and your art I started creating paper dolls at age nine and I admit Harry potter encouraged me to draw more than pretty ladies and clothes. I found ATC's in 2003 when an online art friend told me about Mailart! I work in watercolor, colored pencil, markers and acrylic. and have ventured into the realms of mixed media, but illustration will always be my first love.

Your inspirations I am inspired by other artists, their vision and the way they interpret the world. I also love music and books.

Fave artists My favorite artists are Kinuko Y. Craft, Ernst Fuchs, Michael Parkes, Arthur Rackham, G.C. Myers, Norman Lindsy, Aubrey Beardsley, Miguel Martinez, R.C. Gorman, Amy Sol, Kelly More, Kathie Olivas, Itzchak Tarkay and many more.

Tips and tricks Don't be afraid to add fun graphic design elements to your art! I also love using sparkle gel pens and weird metallic paint for extra shimmer. Mixing watered-down silver acrylic paint into watercolor adds a great shimmer to your work.

View EraserQueen's Card Gallery
Our juried trading group is comprised of:
  • Illustrators
  • Fine Artists
  • Mixed Media Artists
  • Graphic Designers
  • Talented Art Hobbyists
All types of artists are welcome, as long as you can draw and paint! Anyone who enjoys illustrative style art is encouraged to submit their art and join us.

More info here: How to Join

Meet our Art Panel
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