Artist Trading Cards at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, Before the Workshop swapphoto © 2009 Jaime Lyerly
We had so much fun at the free Artist Trading Card (ATC) Workshop led by Renee Richetts and Lisa Bebi last Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery! It was great, and I have plenty of pictures to share. Plus, I finally met some of the wonderful artists that I have been connecting with on Facebook. It was an inspirational day!
Artist Trading Card (ATC) Workshop, Renee Richetts and Lisa Bebi standingphoto © 2009 Jaime Lyerly
Most of the workshop time was spent creating the cards using whatever materials wanted. All materials were provided, and we could use anything or everything there. The only criteria to be an Artist Trading Card or ATC is that the card has to be 2.5 inch by 3.5 inch. So stay in that size and let the creativity flow!
Artist Trading Card (ATC) Workshop, Participates workingphoto © 2009 Jaime Lyerly
My son, Xen, immediately started cutting and gluing cards together. My friend, Starry, took out tiny pieces of tissue and glued them onto a card. Her daughter, Pan, drew anime with pencils. Without much thought, I ripped up some book pages and started gluing them down to the pre-cut card. Grabbing some Golden fluid acrylic paints and brushes, I started to put color down on the cards. I had not worked in acrylics for at least a year, ever since I fell in love with hot encaustic wax. It was wonderful to be able to lay down color and not have to fuse every layer! I forgot how easy and intuitive it is to work in acrylics.
Here are some photographs of some of the cards we did at this workshop.
Artist Trading Cards by Jaime Lyerly, © 2009 Jaime Lyerly 
Artist Trading Card by Xen, © photo 2009 Jaime Lyerly 
Artist Trading Card by Pan, © photo 2009 Pan
Artist Trading Card by Pan, © photo 2009 Pan
Artist Trading Card by Starry Wizdom, © photo 2009 Starry Wizdom
Artist Trading Card by Starry Wizdom, © photo 2009 Starry Wizdom
After we created the cards, and they dried, it was time to swap them out with the other ATC's available on the wall in the back of the gallery.
Artist Trading Card by Starry Wizdom, © photo 2009 Starry Wizdom
Artist Trading Card by Starry Wizdom, © photo 2009 Starry Wizdom
Xen and Starry checking out the ATC's available for swap,© photo 2009 Jaime Lyerly
Starry laying out her ATC's,© photo 2009 Jaime Lyerly
Starry and Pan deciding which ATC's to swap,© photo 2009 Jaime Lyerly
When we made out choices of what which card we wanted from the board above, we switched it out with one of our own. Here are some of the cards we made in their new homes (for the moment!)
Artist Trading Cards by Starry Wizdom in their trading cubby holes,© photo 2009 Starry Wizdom
Artist Trading Card by Xen in its trading cubby hole,© photo 2009 Jaime Lyerly
Artist Trading Card by Jaime Lyerly in its trading cubby hole,© photo 2009 Jaime Lyerly
Finally, here is a photograph of the ATC's in their cubby holes after the workshop. Most of the original cards had been replaced by ones made by the artists at the workshop. The swap will continue for the duration of the ATC exhibit will be on display until September 3, 2009. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by Escondido Municipal Gallery and trade one!
Artist Trading Cards at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, After the Workshop swapphoto © 2009 Jaime Lyerly
The workshop did more for me than just a few hours of fun. I was so inspired by working in acrylics, that later on that same day, I did more painting. I painted for five hours straight and started 28 paintings in acrylic on 6x6 inch board. Yes, I know 28 paintings are a lot; but when I'm on fire, I go with it! I will have some pictures of those coming up this week.
Until then, Happy Art Making! ~ Jaime Lyerly
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