Artist Trading Cards are usually miniature works of art created on 2½ x 3½ inch or 64 X 89 mm card stock. They are originals, small editions and, most importantly, self-produced. Anybody can produce them. The idea is that you trade them with other people who produce cards, either at trading events or wherever you meet another ATC trader in person. It is important that you meet other people in person to trade. It is ok to trade by mail or to participate in editions but the main purpose of this activity is the trading and the personal meeting. It is not about money: participants in trading sessions and editions should not be charged any money: the point is the exchange of cards as well as the personal experience. M. Vänçi Stirnemann originated the idea in 1996, holding trading sessions in Zurich, Switzerland. In 1997, Stirnemann created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit. On the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception. The movement took off, and today, there are ATC swaps in almost every major city around the world. There are also many online swaps.
You can make your own cards from any materials as long as they are the standard size of 2½" x 3½" or you may purchase the many varieties of pre-cut cards offered by WALSER'S including the offering from Strathmore Artists Papers below. Along with your original art on one side of the card, you should include your name, contact information and any desired information about the art and media.
Local and long distance artists may trade freely through WALSER'S store in Torrance, California. If you can visit our store, just bring in your completed cards to exchange for random cards from other artists on a one-for-one basis. If you prefer to trade through the mail, send us your cards along with an appropriate and sturdy return envelope with sufficient return postage and we will send you an equal number of trading cards picked at random for you to enjoy. Please limit your trade to three cards per exchange. You are welcome to send extra cards to add to our offering, if you wish. WALSER'S accepts no responsibility for any cards lost or damaged in the mail. No cards will be exchanged without sufficient postage included. If you wish to send extra cards to help grow our supply for this trading phenomenon, please do and tell us accordingly.
Strathmore® makes it easy for artists to express themselves in a small format, then exchange their creations in a big way. Their new Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) are downsized versions of the same Strathmore papers artists use for their full-sized art. They’re precisely cut in the official, trading-ready ATC size to give artists all the performance benefits of their high quality paper now with precut convenience.
They are made from the best selling papers in trading card format covering a full range of
mediums including drawing, watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media collage.
An economical bristol weight board available in two surfaces. Smooth finish is excellent for mechanical
drawing, pencil, pen and ink. Ideal for experimentation with airbrush. Vellum finish is excellent for any
dry media including pencil, charcoal, and pastel.
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105-901, 2.5" x 3.5" Smooth Surface, 20 sheets, Item 50165 $2.24 Plus S & H
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105-902, 2.5" x 3.5" Vellum Surface, 20sheets, Item 50175 $2.24 Plus S & H
A canvas-textured paper for practicing techniques with oils and acrylics.
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105-903, 2.5" x 3.5" Canvas Paper, 10 sheets, Item 50177 $2.24 Plus S & H
Our intermediate grade watercolor paper is popular with watercolorists of all levels. This versatile, felt
finished paper is ideal for mastering watercolor techniques or finished pieces.
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105-904, 2.5" x 3.5" Cold Press Surface, 10 sheets, Item 50179 $2.24 Plus S & H
Heavyweight linen finish is perfect for acrylic painting.
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105-905, 2.5" x 3.5" Linen Canvas, 10 sheets, Item 50178 $2.24 Plus S & H
Heavyweight textured paper for a variety of techniques.
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105-906, 2.5" x 3.5" Textured Surface, 20 sheets, Item 50181 $2.24 Plus S & H
100% cotton drawing surface for dry media.
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105-907, 2.5" x 3.5" Lightweight Vellum, 5 sheets, Item 50467 $2.24 Plus S & H
Contains 2 sheets each of Vellum Bristol, Smooth Bristol, Canvas, Textured and Watercolor. Contains
1 sheet each of Illustration Board and Acrylic.
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105-908, 2.5" x 3.5" 12 assorted sheets, Item 50481 $2.24 Plus S & H
Protect trading cards in white wove envelopes.
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105-909, 3" x 4" White Wove Envelopes, 5 envelopes, Item 50503 $2.24 Plus S & H
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