ATC Altered Image: Advanced

Round 3, April 2013.

You will send out 1 ATC to 1 person.

This is a slight variation on the magazine page ATC project in the Artist Trading Card Workbook by Bernie Berlin. I have tweaked the instructions regarding her process and the media used for a stronger card. The final work will have a painted / illustrated look. You want to have fairly accomplished drawing and painting skills for this project. The ATC must be a standard size of 2.5" x 3.5".

Altered Image ATC Instructions

â–º Please read the complete instructions & tips linked to above. Please message me with any questions.

â–º I recommend you try the process and see if you get good results before committing to this swap. We want to send each other great ATCs with a high level of artistic merit. However, do not rate down partners based on the results, only rate on the proper swap being on time.

â–º Paper the back side so it looks finished. Please sign and date your work.

â–º Include your screen name and the name of the swap in the envelope when you mail it.

â–º I will angel any flakes after you give them a 1 rating. Please contact the person about the missing swap before you rate and message me as well. Please message me with any problems with partners or any technical problems.

Please note, tracing the magazine page photograph is an element, but this swap involves re-drawing and changing the image. I use coloured pencils and paint heavily on each one. You need to work with the gel medium, gesso and varnish in steps and re-work the image.