Showing posts with label art card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art card. Show all posts

Friday, May 20, 2011

Teacup Sized Art


Gloomy Day Drops
by Rita A. Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
ACEO Art Card

What is an ATC & ACEO?

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) - Traded amongst artists.

Art Cards, Editions & Originals (ACEO) - Sold to artists and collectors.

Artist Trading Cards and Art Cards are one in the same.

They are referred to as Artist Trading Cards when traded and Art Cards when sold.

The only requirement is the size. The size is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. The same size as other themed trading cards. They fit perfectly into the sleeves and sheets that are created for regular trading cards.

Artists from all over the world create these little works of art in a variety of different mediums and subject matter. Artists trade them with other artists.

Artists sell them to those who love small art and to those who would love to collect art but cannot really afford to buy the larger pieces the artist is selling. This also allows people to collect a larger variety of art since they are only buying little pieces. The art cards are meant to be sold at lower prices and to reach a wider audience.

They can be framed in little frames. They can be matted and framed singly in an 8x10 inch frame for a very contemporary look. Mat them in groups in a single mat to fill a larger or longer frame.

The Art Cards I have created have all been original watercolor paintings. I store them in a 3 ring binder filled with sheets of trading card sleeves. I sell my original watercolor Art Cards through my Squier Etsy Shop.

Collecting Art Cards or Artist Trading Cards is a fabulous way to create your own art collection.

Start your art collection today if you haven't already!

Monday, April 26, 2010

What are ACEOs and ATCs

One Big Drop - Painted on April 26, 2010
by Artist Rita Squier
Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Another addition to my Painting A Day Challenge & Dew Drop Series

What are ACEOs & ATCs?

ACEO: Art Cards, Editions & Originals
ATC: Artist Trading Cards

Artist Trading Cards and Art Cards are one in the same. They are referred to as Artist Trading Cards when traded amongst artists. They are considered ACEOs when bought and sold to artists and collectors. The only requirement is the size. The required size is 2.5 x 3.5 inches.

They are the same size as sports trading cards. Art cards fit perfectly into sleeves and sheets created for trading cards.

Artists from all over the world create these little works of art in a variety of mediums and subject matter. Artists trade them with other artists. There are swaps held all over the world. Artist sell them to those who love small art, to those who love to collect art but cannot really afford to buy or don't have the space for the larger pieces the artist is selling. This also allows people to collect a larger variety of art since they are only buying little pieces. The art cards are meant to be sold at lower prices and to reach a wider audience.

Art cards or artist trading cards can be created in any medium and in any style: watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pencil, pen & ink, collage, gouache, mixed media ... the list goes on.

Frame them singly in a cute little frame or frame them as a group. Place them in a basket or a bowl. Put them in trading card sleeves and fill a three ring binder. Brighten up a little spot with a miniature work of art. Collecting art cards, artist trading cards can become addicting.

It is a creatively fun way to create an art collection. Start or add to your art collection today!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Painting Day

Adirondack Simplicity
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Today was a glorious painting day! I created 4 small watercolor paintings. This being the first of the four landscapes inspired by the Adirondack Mountains. Plus I created yet another acrylic painting to add to my abstract seascape series.

February 1st has turned out to be a fabulous day. I would love to type more but I have a little kitty who is craving attention, my hot cocoa and making a mess of my desk.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

A Cosmic Series

Nebula 3
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 Inches

I created a series of ACEOs called Nebula, a rather cosmic looking abstract series. This one here is the 3rd one in the series. This particular series consists of a total of 4 original abstract watercolor paintings. All of which are currently available in my Etsy shop.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Snowflakes

Snowflake 11
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Number 11 in the series of 12 Snowflake art cards. I will slowly add them to my Etsy shop. If you're interest in this one, several of them or all of them, they would make a gorgeous addition to your collection or a fantastic holiday gift idea!

Give everyone on your list a similar yet unique little piece of original artwork!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Summertime Inspiration

Forest Path
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Once again we spend a great deal of time during the summer in the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York. Nature, visits to the lake, occasional hikes are a great source of inspiration when it comes to my paintings. Through my art I would love to share a bit of this tranquility with you.

• Sold

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Peace and Quiet

Quiet Path
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches


Sometimes all you need is a quiet moment ... a chance to take a walk down a quiet path. Inspired by my recent visit to the Adirondacks.


Friday, July 3, 2009

Simply Glowing

Dew Drops A Glow
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Art Card, ACEO
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

The orange and yellow colors seem to simply glow in this little watercolor painting. The water drops are so round and look very three dimensional. An amazing little piece.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

New Look on a Book

Springtime Forest VI
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Art Card - ACEO

New Look on a Book
On Friday, I re-photographed my art cards to give my Etsy Shop a new look. I also wanted to show the scale of these wonderful little paintings. I photographed some on an open book and some on an open music book. I uploaded all the new photos to my Etsy Shop on Friday Evening.

Take a look at the new pictures and let me know what you think.

Thanks for looking!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Matted Mini ACEO Painting

Drop Trio
by Artist Rita Squier

2.5 x 3.5 inches
Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card

This trio of water drops is a new addition to my Dew Drop Series. I am adding a few matted mini watercolor paintings to my Etsy Shop. The paintings are the size of art cards, only 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches, the same size as regular trading cards. I have set them into 8 x 10 inch mats which will fit into a standard frame.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Dew Drops For a Rainy Day

Aquamarine Dew Drops
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Today is such a rainy day this little watercolor painting of aqua blue colors fits the mood!

Friday, June 12, 2009

The First in the Springtime Series

Springtime Forest I
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

The first little painting in its series. As Spring is slowly coming to a close and Summer will soon be upon us, I fondly remember the beginning of Spring. Everything is beginning to turn green the trees have not yet leafed out.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

More from My Dew Drop Series

Lime-Ade Dew Drops
by Watercolor Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Art Card - ACEO
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inch

Art Cards are miniature works of art, the size of trading cards 2.5 x 3.5 inches. The same size as standard trading cards. They are known as "ACEO" (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) when sold and "ATC" (Artist Trading Cards) when traded amongst artists and collectors. Art Cards are a fantastic way to start or add to your art collection! Start your art collection today ... buy original works of art!

You can view more of my Art Cards on my website:
http://rasquier.com

Support the arts and artists!

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Dew Drops in 3D

Watery Dew Drops
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inch

A trio of wet watery dew drops on a blue green background. These little drops really have that 3 dimensional look you think you can touch!

• Sold

Friday, May 29, 2009

A Day of a Dozen Dew Drops

Cranberry Orange Dew Drops
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inch

Today I painted a dozen more art cards to add to my Dew Drop Series. I will slowly add a few of them here. I will also be adding them to my Etsy Shop. If you love this series keep checking back here for more!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Lavender, Yellow & Violet Red

Pretty Posies
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

A pretty little bouquet of flowers, loosely painted in watercolor.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

The Popular Dew Drop Series

Mystery Drop
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
ACEO - Art Card
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inch

A mysterious little water drop on an unusual background. My dew drop series is such a fun series to continue painting. It is becoming very popular!

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