{"product_id":"strathmore-artist-trading-cards","title":"Strathmore Artist Trading Cards 2.5\" x 3.5\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATE    SWAP    COLLECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrathmore makes it easy for artists to express themselves in a small format, then exchange their creations in a big way. Join the movement!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are artist trading cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized \"swap\" events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5\" x 3.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did the movement start?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, M. Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I create ATCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost swaps are open to any media, materials or techniques as long as the card fits into a standard trading card sleeve. ATCs are traded, not sold. However, there are some artists who choose to sell cards. Cards that are sold are called Art Card Editions and Originals (ACEO).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I trade cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can locate an in-person swap in your area, find an online swap, or organize your own swap. There are a number of Web sites that others have created to help artists get started. They can be found by doing online searches using key words such as “artist trading cards.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"desktop_h1\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e400 Series Watercolor Artist Trading Cards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e140 lb. (300 g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCold Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"desktop_h1\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100 lb. (260 g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"small_text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmooth \/ Vellum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Sheets\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface: \u003c\/strong\u003eVellum\u003cspan class=\"small_text\"\u003eV - graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen \u0026amp; ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, collage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn economical bristol weight board. Vellum finish is excellent for any dry media including pencil, charcoal, and pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strathmore Artist Papers","offers":[{"title":"Watercolor","offer_id":48903562461439,"sku":"P105-904","price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bristol","offer_id":48903562494207,"sku":"P105-902","price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/atc_600_sq_px_beauty.jpg?v=1785264180","url":"https:\/\/www.wyndhamartsupplies.com\/products\/strathmore-artist-trading-cards","provider":"Wyndham Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}