If you enjoy making art and sharing it then this could way to express yourself!

ATC stands for Artist Trading Cards.   They are mini pieces of art.  She same size as a baseball card and they are meant for trading.   2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. 

Some artists sell them but that is highly controversial.

I had heard about ATCs at different art classes but didn’t really get it until I signed up for a meetup event this week.

I made cards to trade based on a theme and brought home cards that others had made.  It was so fun.

These are the cards I made.  The first theme was Butterflies and the second was Letters.   I really enjoyed making these mini mixed media pieces.

Here are closeups of 2 of my favorites.

I encourage everyone to “Get your art on” and stretch your creative muscles.

Search Pinterest or Google images for artist trading cards.  Visit Meetup.com to find local groups.  Last night I found www.artfortytwo.org and they post projects for trading by mail. 

I can’t wait to start making more ATCs!