Art-a-Thon: April 13 - 15, 2012! Everyone welcome!

[Amerasu]

This ART-A-THON is open to all members!


BEST art only please! No rush jobs!

Feel free to make cards in advance

:eq: April 13-15 :flower:
We start 8 am (your time zone) on FRIDAY April 13 2012 and go
until 11 pm (your time zone) on Sunday April 15 2012.

Cards from Labor Day Art-A-Thon 2011:

http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/39/small/1_toughgrlsz.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/925/small/1_Monday__September_05__2011__7_.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/1113/small/1_To_Outrun_Death.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/721/small/1_SAGRADOS_CORAZON...VERDIGRIS.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/132/small/1_Porky.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/609/small/1_artaton09110201.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/701/small/1_mohicanmoon1.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/913/small/1_Ann_s_Puppeteer.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/2/small/1_red.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/1106/small/1_2011-09-04antlergirlk.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/193/small/1_collin.jpeg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/1094/small/1_Trees_in_the_Dry.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/1146/small/1_Love-of-a-Brute.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/638/small/1_sweetpinks005.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/1085/small/1_wonkyBird.jpg http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/1159/small/1_FlyingFisheadBallet-sm.jpg


Cards by: Randi, sabrinalouisemiller, AnnD, Waterblossoms, grrrdjules, MoonDance, Langelbleu, Cindyjob, Amerasu, itti, mmdm, nzbutterfly, kiddio55, acalla, catpratt, sharazoid


BEST work please! Don't rush off 20 hack jobs. :cthulhu:


NEED INSPIRATION or THEME? http://www.arttradermag.com/about/monster-list-swap-themes/


Instructions:


Create stuff all weekend, OPEN Theme - make whatever you want!
Stick to your division (MMA or P&P). If you're in both, do whatever you want.
Post your creations here in the thread and/or in the gallery.
Chat on the thread if you'd like.
Ask for and/or accept trades. Don't be shy.



MAILING CARDS: Please mail out your cards from the Art-A-Thon within 1-2 weeks. All trades should be received within 3 weeks.


What to make?

ATCs
Inchies / Twinchies (1 x 1 or 2 x 2)
Chunky pages (4 x 4)
Skinny pages (3 x 7)
Gothic arches (4 x 6) Template attached
Postcards (4 x 6 or 5 x 7)
Bookmarks (I dunno! EQ?)


How to Trade - Post your completed pieces to the gallery and/or here in this thread. When you see a card that you like, send a private message to the card creator and ask if they'd like to trade. Or you can post directly in the thread and ask. Exchange addresses, send off the card. Easy.

[Amerasu]

It's a Friday the 13th weekend. Cool! Disaster cards, lol :)

[Amerasu]

Bumping this so people remember to join in! :)

[langelbleu]

My 8 & 10 year old nephews and sister in law are planning to visit that weekend. We'll be decorating my beehives. I'll be sending creative vibes to all y'all but I suspect I will be too busy having fun with my guys ;-)

[Skyelance]

this should be fun! my first one :) I think I will make up some in advance

[Meran]

I'll put it on my calendar, but am not sure I can participate. I want to though! I've not been able to do one yet :(

Just talked to James. He says he'll try not to bother me for that weekend ;) so I guess I'm in!

[Ginart]

I'd like to play. And I'm going to do everything I can to make that happen ^_^

[Randi]

Sounds great! Am putting it on my calendar!

[Maija]

This sounds like fun. I'll do my best to attend - might even make some cards in advance over the Easter weekend.

[AnnD]

It's a Friday the 13th weekend. Cool! Disaster cards, lol :)


Bwahahaha! That alone would make me want to play, but of course, what REALLY makes me want to play is the awesome art! Count me in! I may not be around for the whole thing, but I'll definitely participate.

[themuppet]

As usual, I'll be WAY too busy I'm sure, but I'll try!

[sabrinalouisemiller]

Oh man, I'm so in! I even have my husband booked to play with the baby this whole weekend. ;D

[acalla]

I have some cards set aside for it and will be making more.
:)

[AnnD]

Yay! I saw you posted a one-eyed girl on AFA and had to restrain myself physically from begging for a trade! LOL

[Amerasu]

Oh wow, almost forgot about this! But I will be here starting tomorrow :)

[catpratt]

I'm going to try to participate!

[themuppet]

I am ridiculously busy this weekend. OF COURSE. Plus I will probably be packing up most of my shit anyway. waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

I'll cheer from the sidelines as usual!

[mlydon]

I should be around for this, too - I hope..

[shayNOLA]

I'd love to participate! It will be my first... ;)

[AnnD]

Hooray, Shay and Michelle! I'll be in and out, but having way more fun when I'm in!

(Err. That's what he said.)

[shoreart]

I'll be thrilled to make some new cards. I just will be at shore house and I don't know if the printer has a scanner.

[shayNOLA]

Hooray, Shay and Michelle! I'll be in and out, but having way more fun when I'm in!

(Err. That's what he said.)

You totally crack me up...

[AnnD]

(Thank goodness!)

[shayNOLA]

Question: I am in the Mixed Media group, but not the Hand Drawn/Painted group. However, I do have lots of hand drawn elements in my mixed media pieces. I was wondering if during the art-athon, is it possible to set up a trade with a hand drawn/painted member? Is that LEGAL on IATCs?? :D
One day, when I feeling confident, I will attempt to apply for the Hand Drawn group, again. :)

[EraserQueen]

While folks make the art they were juried in for, you can trade with anyone on the site :)

[mlydon]

I love trading for mixed media pieces!

[catpratt]

Me too! I'll be here later tonight to play!

[shayNOLA]

Great! See everyone in a few hours!! :jiggy:

[oddbreed]

postcard of tri boob mermaid and an
atc~feel the rainbow up for trade

[catpratt]

Oddbreed, wonderful, both. wanna trade for the postcard? I'll be making some art later tonight. I pm'd you.

[sabrinalouisemiller]

Okay, I just got a big paying job for tomorrow, so I only have tonight and Sunday to play. Yay and boo-urns at the same time.
But I'm starting! (And to those of you were are waiting on cards from me, I'm finishing those first!)

[timidkitty]

I know I will probably regret asking this b/c I can be quite slow sometimes, but what are the divisions? MMA & P&P?

"Stick to your division (MMA or P&P). If you're in both, do whatever you want."

[AnnD]

When you jury in, you apply to P&P (i.e. drawing) or MMA (i.e. collage / fabric art). You're juried in for drawing, so that means you can draw and paint yourself senseless, but you can't collage.

[monarch]

I have one available...................

collage..........Love These Wings................

[goodmorningstarshine]

Oh Monarch, I LOVE your collages. I wish I had something finished. :(

[monarch]

one more for trade.......

collage.....Change......

[Waterblossoms]

Just uploaded four cards...More to come! :)

[mlydon]

OOOooooh! Waterblossoms - so cool! And monarch, I'm totally diggin' your collages..

[catpratt]

Monarch, love your collages. Love these wings especially. Margaret, beauties, as always.

[AnnD]

I love that Tree of Life, Waterblossoms!

Here is my first for the weekend. It may or may not be spoken for. :painter:

[themuppet]

(I'll bet those are a bitch to keep lit)

[catpratt]

Ha Ann! Poor camel. And aren't you a vegetarian? Maybe smoking animals doesn't count ;- )

[catpratt]

I'm going to finish some cards that have been in the works. Here are my first two:

Princess and
Clown 5

[Waterblossoms]

I'm going to finish some cards that have been in the works. Here are my first two:

Princess and
Clown 5


Just PM'd you about "Princess..."

[catpratt]

Sleep tight all. I'm off to bed. I've bargained for my husband to take the sweet boy away, for as long as possible so I can make art tomorrow. See you then!

[AnnD]

(I'll bet those are a bitch to keep lit)

Yeah, but they're soooooo smooth. ;)

See you tomorrow, Cathy!

[Meran]

Waterblossoms, I've wanted a card of yours for at least a year...
But tomorrow is Gaming Day. :( No art. Poop.
But James is leaving for NYC early Sunday, so guess what Sunday is? Yup. ART DAY.
So, SlowMe will see what she gets done on that day.
I set up several today, but I think most may be pretty intensive works, not doable within 4 hrs. (that's about how much time goes in my colored pencil work).. I have one watercolor though, not scanned yet.

[Waterblossoms]

Waterblossoms, I've wanted a card of yours for at least a year...
But tomorrow is Gaming Day. :( No art. Poop.
But James is leaving for NYC early Sunday, so guess what Sunday is? Yup. ART DAY.
So, SlowMe will see what she gets done on that day.
I set up several today, but I think most may be pretty intensive works, not doable within 4 hrs. (that's about how much time goes in my colored pencil work).. I have one watercolor though, not scanned yet.

You're on Meran...any time..any place...any card...:) ♥

[Meran]

That sounds very doable :D
You're on!

[vintagepix]

Per my post in the Saturday trade (oh, here's where everybody is!) I have to spend the day cleaning up all my art stuff that took over the dining room and living room so we can have guests over, but if you are interested in Joseph Cornell shadow box inspired ATCs I do have these cards available, inspired by his Aviary series.

"Colorful Cornell Parrots":
#5http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/130/small/1_ColorfulCornellParrotATC_5s.jpg (http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=32855) #6http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/130/small/1_ColorfulCornellParrotATCs6x.jpg (http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=32856)

If I am a good girl and get the stuff cleaned up, I can make more cards! (Oh, wait that makes another mess, doesn't it?)

Not going to get distracted by an Art-a-thon...not going to get distracted...

[shayNOLA]

Good Morning, everyone! Here's another... 'Memories'
I'm running errands all morning but hope to have some art time this afternoon. Fingers crossed!!

[EraserQueen]

Shaynola (memories! LOVE!) and Carolyn (Parrots, LOVE!): LOVE those cards! I hope I can trade with you guys, I'll see if I can get some cards made later this morning!!!

Cathy: I LOVE your clown....

[sabrinalouisemiller]

Vintage - parrot #2 is just divine! Actually, I'm in love with all of the collage cards so far.

[catpratt]

Here is a 4x4, available, called STages.
My scanner sort of blew the colors, it is not as acidic as it looks here.

[AnnD]

Oh Cathy! It's so cool!

[catpratt]

And two mandalas, available

Mandala 6, with pink
Mandala 12, not circular, with leaves.

[EraserQueen]

Sun and moon Angels!

[Waterblossoms]

Three more cards downloaded...:painter:

[AnnD]

So pretty! I am hoping to be back in a couple of hours, by which time, these will probably all be gone. :cry:

[Goobeetsa]

I've got two cards for the event. (in my gallery)
I would love to trade each 1:1

send me note, if you are interested.

Update: Purple-Traded
Red - Available

[grrrdjules]

I'm getting a few going now... last week's Easter-a-thon at AFA was pretty intense for me lol.

[catpratt]

yay Juli! Happy you are here!

[shayNOLA]

Here's one... 'Remember Me'
I didn't get as much time as I would have liked today to do art (as usual) but I was able to do this little ATC. I think she's my fav so far.

[catpratt]

LOVE her Shaynola!

[AnnD]

She is absolutely wonderful, Shay!

Juli, your cards last weekend were so damn cute!

[flashviv]

Love the cards posted here so far. Here are the cards I made for the art-athon.

[catpratt]

fun! Glad you are playing.

[grrrdjules]

Alrighty.... a few

[mlydon]

Glue Sniffers!! HA! That's great - I want that one..I was hoping to be more around for this but the weekend is getting away from me :(

[Skyelance]

I am having too much fun working in the style of Laurel Burch... I am posting these cards for trade this weekend.. I will make more for the swap :) heck I might make a few orange ones for the rainbow swap

[catpratt]

Skyelance, oooooo, prettty!!!!! Love the one with the orange eye, very dramatic.

[Waterblossoms]

Just uploaded three more...is anyone playing later on tonight?

shayNola gets first choice...:)

[catpratt]

beauties all, Margaret.

[catpratt]

Sheep!

#3 corn in the background
#4 pink flowers on a green hill

[shayNOLA]

LOVE your cute sheep... and those mermaids... and... :)

[Skyelance]

more kitties

[Skyelance]

!! oh I LOVE those sheep!!! I REALLY want one!!

[AnnD]

AAAAAAAAAAAACK! I told myself I couldn't play today until I finished cards for one swap. ONE SWAP. I got up at 9:00-ish, and it's now 1:00 in the morning. And I just finished. I am so slow it is officially stupid.

Tomorrow, I am changing the rules. No swap cards until I play here!

[amberskyfire]

Sorry, new baby, but I was able to make one!

[sabrinalouisemiller]

Oh man cat, those sheep are so fabulous!! And jules, poseidon with the marshmallows on the trident is hilarious! And I also love skye's cats. Such great stuff from people!

[marita]

Late again! Great pieces by everyone! I've about eight ready, just the problem of uploading

[Goobeetsa]

I have one more available (in my gallery)
make me an offer.

-update-: Traded

[Maija]

I made three cards to trade, but my scanner refuses to co-operate. I guess it's time to buy a new one...

Anyway, I'll scan the cards Monday morning at work and post them here, since I guess it's still someone's Sunday even though it isn't mine...

[Meran]

Am having "interesting" side effects from new med (palpitations). Not extreme, but annoying and I didn't get but two hrs sleep last night. Have been up for hours but slow and am planning a nap.
I'll still be generating some work later in the day, but it won't be available to this thread swap.

I look forward to trading with y'all privately or in a swap!

[grrrdjules]

Oh Meran, that sounds crummy. Have a nice nap!

Three more in my gallery

[Waterblossoms]

OOooooh Juli...LOVIN" that mermaid...just pm'd you...:)

[AnnD]

I have these three to offer. "Quitting Bacon: Day 1" is pending. (Gee, I wonder for whom?!)

The scanner cut off the left edge on "Water Dancers." Boo.

[Cindyjob]

AnnD! I love the art supply gal.
Here is the single card I have managed to make this weekend. I clearly need Ann at my side in order to optimally a-thon!

[catpratt]

Ann, wanna trade? Loving the art supplies also!

[catpratt]

gorgeous gal fool CIndyJo!

[Waterblossoms]

Just posted two more...Tangerine Rose is pending...I will release her if not chosen...:)

[Waterblossoms]

And...two more..."Tree of Life...Blue Grotto" is pending

[AnnD]

Oooh! "Cherry Petals Corazon" is super cool!

[grrrdjules]

Neptune's Wiener (teehee) and your run-of-the-mill 2-headed pig.

[AnnD]

Jules, you are hilarious!

[Skyelance]

I will be posting some up last min tonight.

So many awesome cards!! I have really enjoyed seeing so many cards get posted up. I love all the art!!!

[kre]

such awesome cards made and such colours . . . i want them all! lol

skyelance you have now got me hooked on laurel burch cards, :prettyhearts: all her colours - i ended up making a few :) i'll probably have to join the swap now too :)

here are my offerings :D - the mad face was a blind contour drawing - so mad yet so fun, i may have to do more. i have also decided that plants with teeth rock!

[catpratt]

Really wonderful Kre!

[Meran]

All those are nice, Kre!

My nap was supremely restful.. Best sleep I've had in weeks. All in two hours!! Who knew?

I've officially dropped out of this though. I'll do some tonight, the pieces I'd already planned, (hah! Some are rather detailed! I'll prob be lucky to get one done!) However, if any of you have some leftovers, maybe we can set up a personal trade!

[Waterblossoms]

such awesome cards made and such colours . . . i want them all! lol

skyelance you have now got me hooked on laurel burch cards, :prettyhearts: all her colours - i ended up making a few :) i'll probably have to join the swap now too :)

here are my offerings :D - the mad face was a blind contour drawing - so mad yet so fun, i may have to do more. i have also decided that plants with teeth rock!

Your sunface is calling my name...just PM'd you...:)

[flashviv]

great cards Kre

[sabrinalouisemiller]

Wow, I FINALLY got two cards scanned! As with AnnD I feel so so slow ...
I'm working on more and hope to get them done tonight!

Anyways, Goobetsa gets first pick of the cards, and here they are:
http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/925/1_Sunday__April_15__2012.jpg

http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/925/1_Sunday__April_15__2012__2_.jpg

[catpratt]

oooo pretty angel!

[AnnD]

Those are fabulous, both!

I think I'm all finished making cards. I have one still available, which is the camel smoker.

[EraserQueen]

Can I have that one???

[AnnD]

But absolutely, my dear!

[shayNOLA]

Well, my first Art-Athon... it's been fun!

[catpratt]

THanks for playing everyone! I had so much fun with you all. A nice way to spend the weekend, being inspired by fabulous art.

[Skyelance]

I think Meran and I were on the same wavelength.. I just woke from a 3 hour nap (fell asleep putting my baby to bed!) I have 8 half finished cards with 45 mins left of artathon here on the east coast

[sabrinalouisemiller]

I will be posting three or four cards tomorrow too - we can swap then, Skye!

[Skyelance]

oh sounds great :)

[Maija]

I finally managed to get to a working scanner to scan my weekend Art-A-Thon cards!

- Queen Narissa from Enchanted, after this image of Susan Sarandon: http://www.lasplash.com/uploads//2/Evil-Queen.jpg - TRADED WITH Cindyjob

- A Snow Queen from my imagination. - TRADED with Goobeetsa

- She-Ra from the 80s cartoon, after this official artwork: http://www.classicmedia.tv/pr/shera/art/hero_art4.jpg - TRADED with AnnD

[AnnD]

Those are stunning! I adore that She-Ra!

[catpratt]

Great cards Maija, love the snow queen!

[AnnD]

All my trades are postal. So much fun!

[catpratt]

Wow Ann, you're fast!

[AnnD]

LOL. I felt motivated to put everything together last night, so I figured I'd just take care of it. :dude:

[Maija]

I sent out Narissa on Monday and Snow Queen on Tuesday!