Greek Gods & Goddesses Swap – Due Dec 14, 2007

[artyiagirl]

# of players: 30
Sign up by: December 3, 2007 or when all spots are filled.
Cards Due by: Dec 15, 2007
Cards: 2/2 or 4/4
Mediums: Hand drawn: painted and mixed media. Originals only.
Hosted by: ArtyIaGirl

OVERVIEW
I love the rich tradition of stories embodied by Greek Mythology. So, I thought it would be fun to do a swap on this theme. Cards can represent the major gods/goddesses or some of the "lesser" characters such as the furies or the graces. Basically, if it’s part of the greek mythology tradition, it’s a go in this swap.

INFO LINKS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_gods
http://www.loggia.com/myth/godsa.html
http://www.loggia.com/myth/olympians.html
http://www.loggia.com/myth/chthonians.html
http://www.loggia.com/myth/titans.html


INSPIRATION LINKS
http://www.thaliatook.com/AMGG/gaea.html
http://www.katyberry.com/Goddesses/Greek.html



Instructions
• Please put your USER name on the back on your cards.
• Please use plastic sleeves for each card.
• Please send me a PM for my address when you are ready to send your cards.
• US Players, please send a SASE.
• International Players please provide a SAE. I will provide postage.

PARTICIPANTS
Green = Rec'd, * = Feedback Left
1. ArtyIaGirl
2. Chronata*
3. princessegene [withdrawn]
4. TheeCoyote*
5. Klawzie[withdrawn]
6. Canuckdesz*
7. Amerasu [withdrawn]
8. Gallery318*
9. starweaver*

[Chronata]

I think I have been secretly waiting for a swap like this one!

I'll definitely play!

[princessgene]

This sounds good. Sign me up.

[TheeCoyote]

I would like to join this one.
Please sign me up.

[artyiagirl]

Hooray! My first three players for my first hosting! I'm so glad to have you all join!!

[Klawzie]

Signing up for this one as well. :3

[artyiagirl]

Yay! Welcome Klawzie! Very glad to have you on board.:cool:

[artyiagirl]

Here are some cards that I made this weekend. Hope they offer up some inspiration for the swap.

So, all you lurkers, join us. :yes: Remember, it only takes 2 cards to play --and they aren't due until December.

[TheeCoyote]

OK artyIOWAgirl, how'd you do those backgrounds?
They are very batikish.

[artyiagirl]

I used acrylics on watercolor paper (this provides a lot of the texture). I also added some torn cream colored fiber paper on top of the painted background. It's something new that I'm playing with. Last week, I laid out a big batch of blanks and began painting them. Once they were dry, I used gel matte medium to glue down the fiber paper. The medium melds the fiber paper seamlessly into the background.

[Klawzie]

They're awesome cards (Athena in particular I love - I've always loved owls!). XD Experimentation is fun. X3

[Chronata]

Those are great!

Ha...I didn't see the number until now...I made four, and I want to keep going!
There are still muses, and heroes,and titans and... and...:D

here are my first ones...
Artemis, Eros, Athena and Hermes

I still need at least one more for a hostess gift!

[artyiagirl]

Your cards are fantastic!! I posted comments in the gallerty - but I'll repeat them here. I think that Hermes is very dashing and I love his 5 o'clock shadow. Artemis is so ethereal and I love the details of her accessories. Eros definitely looks like he's up to no good. And, Athena's battle gear is primo.

Can't wait to see what else you're inspired to create!!

[canuckdesz]

Sign me up! I LOVE Greek gods and goddesses! I'm totally in!

[artyiagirl]

Hooray! Welcome canuckdesz :dull::)- so glad to have you on board.

[Amerasu]

I thought I joined this one already but I must have just been thinking about it, lol. So please add me to the list.

[artyiagirl]

So glad to have you on board!

[artyiagirl]

There are still lots of spaces left --- we're saving a space for you. There's a far off due date . . .

*bump* ;)

[gallery318]

I'll have time to play. My teacher certification courses have ended, and I just may have some extra art moments for me, me, me... and you too! ;) This will be fun to research! Thanks for the links.

[artyiagirl]

Hey Kathleen - Welcome, Welcome. So glad to have you aboard!!

Also - I've been thinking about it and I'd like to hear if folks have favorite gods/goddesses or anything in particular that they are collecting - to assist me in my hosting return duties. If possible, I will attempt to match up folk's favs with their returns. Thanks!!

[Klawzie]

I'm not particular, really. XD I'll be happy with whatever I get. XD

I like the muses and nymphs. Artemis and Athena are always lovely. Apollo... Persephone and Cupid (I forget his Greek name - if he has one)... Medusa's cool too. XD

[starweaver]

Count me in, please!

[artyiagirl]

Welcome starweaver - so glad to see you here - I was admiring your work in the gallery!!

[starweaver]

Thanks! I had fun working on these this morning:

http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=2754
http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=2755

[artyiagirl]

Cool cards starweaver! I like the way you used borders to tie the set together while still working in unique symbols. I also dig that you included the greek name.

[artyiagirl]

Canuckdesz's cards have arrived and they are fabulous!!!

For all you lurkers out there -- these are gorgeous cards and there's still time to get in on the action. :D

[Chronata]

Mine will be in the mail on Monday!

[Klawzie]

I have the sketches done for mine. :) Depending on how busy I am at work and/or tired after work, I have four other cards to finish before I can start on these. :3 But they are next on the list!

As a sort of "preview" I'll tell you what I covered: Medusa, Psyche and Eros, Persephone and Artemis!

[artyiagirl]

Klawzie, you've picked some of my favorites. I can't wait to see your style applied to these figures.

[gallery318]

Hey there... I've been doing research, and I want to verify that this project is for Greek goddesses. I keep coming across other goddesses that I am tempted to do, but I wanted to check on the expectations first.

Thanks for the clarification. :)

[artyiagirl]

Hey Kathleen - we are focusing on Greek Goddesses for the swap.

[gallery318]

Thank you Artyiagirl. ;)

[artyiagirl]

Chronata - I rec'd your fantabulous cards today. Thanks so much for the extra - although I don't know how I'll ever choose. They are all so great!!!

[gallery318]

I'm not sure if this attachment button will work for me this time, but I'm uploading my first goddess card. I did Selene. The metallic paint probably doesn't show up exactly the way it appears in person... hopefully I'm on the right track here. I'm going to try to get my second card finished tomorrow or later on this evening.

I don't think I'll be able to finish more than 2/2 on this swap.

[artyiagirl]

Hey Kathleen - She's great!

Don't worry about doing just the 2/2 -- I included the option so that folks who were limited on time could still participate in the theme!

Thanks for making time to join us!

[starweaver]

I did two more, in a different style. Ready to send mine in!

[gallery318]

Here is my second card, Aphrodite...

[artyiagirl]

Starweaver - Those are great - I really like the non-traditional ink colors and figure study style on your cards.

Kathleen -- wonderful Aphrodite card!

And for both of you --- I love the range of styles represented by your Aphrodites. These returns are going to be lovely!!

[starweaver]

My cards went in the mail this morning!

[gallery318]

I'm ready to mail, so whenever you can send me your addy... :)

Thanks!

[artyiagirl]

Hi K,
I've shot you a PM with my address. Can't wait to see those beautiful cards!!!!

[Amerasu]

I'm so sorry but I have to withdraw from this swap. I'm really overwhelmed with work and projects at the moment and dn't have any time to get these done this week. I'm sorry.

[artyiagirl]

No worries Sal, I think everyone is feel the craziness of the season coming on and I can't even imagine how much is on your plate -- with the webzine and all. We'll miss you, but we'll catch you next swap!!

[artyiagirl]

Hey Starweaver -
Your cards have arrived! Thanks so much for participating.

[artyiagirl]

Kathleen's lovely, lovely cards have arrived!

Big thanks for the hostess holiday card - I absolutely love your linework!!!:D

[gallery318]

Glad to know they arrived safely. It makes me happy to know that you enjoyed the line work card... they are so much fun to do. :)

kathleen

[TheeCoyote]

Mine are on their way.
http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=3182

[artyiagirl]

Those are gorgeous TC! I saw them in the gallery, but haven't had a chance to rave about them yet. Can't wait to see them in the live - yeah!

[princessgene]

As much as I hate to do this, I think I'm going to have to withdraw from this swap. I love this theme and had started with some ideas. But I just don't have the time to complete them and get them in the mail by the 14th which is in one day! I may go ahead and finish them anyway, but they won't be in time for your swap so maybe I can just trade them individually later.

[artyiagirl]

Hey PG - no worries - it is a crazy, crazy time of year.

Everyone else - Today's the deadline. I'm waiting for the arrival of TheeCoyote's cards - which should be here any minute!! I also need to check in with Klawzie. Last I heard, she was having some crazy work hours, etc in her life. So, she might need to drop.

I'll let everyone know as soon as I hear. Happy Weekend!!!!

[artyiagirl]

A couple of quick updates -
1. I am still waiting on TheeCoyote's cards -- I thought they'd arrive today for sure!! Although, it is the busiest mail day/time of the year.

2. I had a chance to correspond with Klawzie. She is in the middle of uber-craziness with her job and she's trying to move before Christmas! So she has to drop the swap. She mentionned that she has some cards in process and that once complete, she would give first dibs for trades to participants of the swap. So, everyone send her good energy as she tries to get through a crazy week!!:D

I will let everyone know when cards are in the mail. Thanks for your patience -- I think you'll really enjoy the returns. It's a diverse and beautiful group of cards!

[TheeCoyote]

I truly expected they'd have arrived by now. Dang it!
I am still waiting on a book I bought from a UK amazon seller--it's been two weeks.
Thanks for updating.

Maybe today?

[artyiagirl]

They are gorgeous AND have sparkly bits. AND there is really beautiful texture. These cards have it all!

So, that means that I should be able to get cards in the mail tomorrow! I'll keep you posted.

[EraserQueen]

I so wanted to be in this swap! I hope you host it again next year!

[TheeCoyote]

Sparkly bits get you excited do they?
They get me all worked up too. I love me some sparkly bits.
I use Pearl X powders.

I am glad they finally arrived--that only took EIGHT days to travel THREE FREAKING states!

[artyiagirl]

Hi all ---
Returns are in the mail! Hooray. Thank you so much for participating. I hope you enjoy the returns.

And EQ - I will definitely host again - especially if I can draw in your talented brain!!

Happy Holidays!

[artyiagirl]

P.S. Thee Coyote I do love sparkly bits! And, I love the shimmery finish you made with Pearl X!

[Chronata]

Yay! My lovely Goddesses came!!!

Wow! This was one truly outstanding and amazing set of swap returns!

Thank you Arty for hosting! (and for the brilliant Young Zeus! He's HOT!)

and thank you to Starweaver, for the gorgeous Artemis! the moon phases and greek letters are great additions! (yay! I have a Starweaver card!)

Thank you to Gallery 318 for the very lovely and perky Aphrodite! She's so cute! I love her hippie chick looks!

and thank you to canuckdesz for the very beautiful soft and classical Aphrodite! Your pencil work is amazing!

[TheeCoyote]

Mine came in today and I am so pleased with my returns.
I got one of Brittany's own--Athena, and one of canuckdesz's--Hermes.
They came in a plastic "wallet" and everything.
Thank you!

[gallery318]

I'm swamped with holiday craziness (like who isn't?) :twitcy:

I want to thank artiyagirl for hostessing a fun fun swap!

Thank you too to my swap partners... a delightful Hemera from MFZeier!!!... and an Aprhodite from Starweaver! Yeah! I'm happy to add these beauties to my collection.

Happy New Year everyone!

[artyiagirl]

Kathleen,
So glad to hear that you rec'd your cards. Thank you so much for playing. Your cards were a delight to swap out!

[starweaver]

Got my cards last week - beautiful work by artyiagirl, gallery318, and chronata!

Thank you all so much.