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Art in Your Pocket

Sherri Koehler
Sherri Koehler

This document summarizes what artist trading cards (ATCs) are and shares the author's experiences collecting and trading them. It explains that ATCs are the size of baseball cards and can be created using any medium as long as they fit the size constraint. The concept originated in 1996 and swaps now commonly take place online. The author provides examples of ATCs they have received and created, highlighting the variety of styles and techniques used. They encourage readers to participate in creating their own ATCs.

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Art in Your Pocket Things I've learned and cool art I've received swapping ATCs
What does ATC mean? Air Traffic Control Appalachian Trail Conservancy American Technical Ceramics American Transplant Congress Air Training Corps Applied Technology Council Aberdeen Test Center Well... yes, but what I mean is... Artist Trading Card
Claude Monet (Oscar Claude Monet) November 14, 1840 - December 5, 1926 Country: France School: Impressionist Successful during his lifetime. Monet's pieces currently reach over $70 million (USD) at auction. Monet had cataracts which profoundly affected the colors and textures of his later works. Most iconic works: 'Waterlilies' paintings, there were several (often seen upon the walls of college students everywhere)
Umm... No, not exactly... I really meant....
'Near to Bursting' by @Sarabbit on Flickr 'Spring Flight' by @PDXyogini (me) 'Ki'i' by @tinyfroglet on Flickr
What is an ATC? Same size as a baseball card That means: 2.5" by 3.5" (63 mm X 89 mm) "APCs" or "Altered Playing Cards" are also very popular. Any medium is used so long as it fits the size constraint: Collage Stamped images Watercolor Acrylic Fabric/Textiles Plastic Metal etc. 'Water I' by @PDXyogini
Cool Fabric! "thread fabric" made between layer of wash away stabilizer @Judy hand dyed, hand felted, machine embroidered Emma Jane Hogbin
A little history... Concept is credited to M. V辰n巽i Stirnemann in Z端rich (1996) At first swaps took place in galleries. By 2000 face-to-face swaps were happening in several countries. Now clubs, classes, and online swaps are more popular than the in-person swaps. ATCsforALL Swap-Bot Flickr ...and more 'Composure 1' by @Sarabbit on Flickr
A Few "Ground Rules" Traded, not sold Sturdy Postage is higher for ATCs that cannot go through sorting machines (at least $.20 more) No slapping a sticker on a piece a paper or pasting on a computer print out. Moar Stickurs Cool Names omitted to protected the well- intentioned
Lessons Learned Working with the Inner Critic. Quit thinking so much! Someone will love it. Really. Small pieces == > experiments Photograph work Put your name on your work Really cool, but I'm no longer sure who created it!
Awesome ATCs I've Received "Collaged Butterfly 1/1" Carolyn S. Nehring "Butterfly Collage 1/3" Carol Allen "Collaged Butterflies 2/3" Bonny Baganleong "Clock/Time" - @Craftywench "Time Flies" - Pirjo-Liisa Komu " Come Fly with Me" - Maria Adams
Raven Pin Card @jringling "Shiva" Pirjo-Liisa Komu "Float On" @Goldfoxxe "Old Time Love" - Felicia Ahstic "Love is Good" - Lindy Stockton "Cowboys" - Rick St. Dennis **Large raven is actually a removable, wearable pin!
'Untitled' Mark Scheuer "Paris: Emotional Technology" Anya Quaethem "Jelly Tag" @daydrifter
Moving Pieces! "Turtle" Mary Mennio A metal brad attaches a second shell overlay that swings around to reveal a heart. <3 Awww
"Red Door" Tina Cleverley "Gay is OK" @vreyainlove
And a few more of my own ATCs Hanami Joy Water III Ask! I Just Floating III
Rainbow Jizo Owl Watched by Night Koi Dreaming I A Water Jewel
"How do you measure a year?" A whole book of ATCs bound with simple ribbon/glue binding
Go ahead, make art! Sherri Montgomery Twitter: @PDXyogini Flickr: PDX Yogini Morning Buzz

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Art in Your Pocket

  • 1. Art in Your Pocket Things I've learned and cool art I've received swapping ATCs
  • 2. What does ATC mean? Air Traffic Control Appalachian Trail Conservancy American Technical Ceramics American Transplant Congress Air Training Corps Applied Technology Council Aberdeen Test Center Well... yes, but what I mean is... Artist Trading Card
  • 3. Claude Monet (Oscar Claude Monet) November 14, 1840 - December 5, 1926 Country: France School: Impressionist Successful during his lifetime. Monet's pieces currently reach over $70 million (USD) at auction. Monet had cataracts which profoundly affected the colors and textures of his later works. Most iconic works: 'Waterlilies' paintings, there were several (often seen upon the walls of college students everywhere)
  • 4. Umm... No, not exactly... I really meant....
  • 5. 'Near to Bursting' by @Sarabbit on Flickr 'Spring Flight' by @PDXyogini (me) 'Ki'i' by @tinyfroglet on Flickr
  • 6. What is an ATC? Same size as a baseball card That means: 2.5" by 3.5" (63 mm X 89 mm) "APCs" or "Altered Playing Cards" are also very popular. Any medium is used so long as it fits the size constraint: Collage Stamped images Watercolor Acrylic Fabric/Textiles Plastic Metal etc. 'Water I' by @PDXyogini
  • 7. Cool Fabric! "thread fabric" made between layer of wash away stabilizer @Judy hand dyed, hand felted, machine embroidered Emma Jane Hogbin
  • 8. A little history... Concept is credited to M. V辰n巽i Stirnemann in Z端rich (1996) At first swaps took place in galleries. By 2000 face-to-face swaps were happening in several countries. Now clubs, classes, and online swaps are more popular than the in-person swaps. ATCsforALL Swap-Bot Flickr ...and more 'Composure 1' by @Sarabbit on Flickr
  • 9. A Few "Ground Rules" Traded, not sold Sturdy Postage is higher for ATCs that cannot go through sorting machines (at least $.20 more) No slapping a sticker on a piece a paper or pasting on a computer print out. Moar Stickurs Cool Names omitted to protected the well- intentioned
  • 10. Lessons Learned Working with the Inner Critic. Quit thinking so much! Someone will love it. Really. Small pieces == > experiments Photograph work Put your name on your work Really cool, but I'm no longer sure who created it!
  • 11. Awesome ATCs I've Received "Collaged Butterfly 1/1" Carolyn S. Nehring "Butterfly Collage 1/3" Carol Allen "Collaged Butterflies 2/3" Bonny Baganleong "Clock/Time" - @Craftywench "Time Flies" - Pirjo-Liisa Komu " Come Fly with Me" - Maria Adams
  • 12. Raven Pin Card @jringling "Shiva" Pirjo-Liisa Komu "Float On" @Goldfoxxe "Old Time Love" - Felicia Ahstic "Love is Good" - Lindy Stockton "Cowboys" - Rick St. Dennis **Large raven is actually a removable, wearable pin!
  • 13. 'Untitled' Mark Scheuer "Paris: Emotional Technology" Anya Quaethem "Jelly Tag" @daydrifter
  • 14. Moving Pieces! "Turtle" Mary Mennio A metal brad attaches a second shell overlay that swings around to reveal a heart. <3 Awww
  • 15. "Red Door" Tina Cleverley "Gay is OK" @vreyainlove
  • 16. And a few more of my own ATCs Hanami Joy Water III Ask! I Just Floating III
  • 17. Rainbow Jizo Owl Watched by Night Koi Dreaming I A Water Jewel
  • 18. "How do you measure a year?" A whole book of ATCs bound with simple ribbon/glue binding
  • 19. Go ahead, make art! Sherri Montgomery Twitter: @PDXyogini Flickr: PDX Yogini Morning Buzz