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dot painting- aboriginal inspired ATC

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dot painting- aboriginal inspired ATC
Swap Coordinator:sugalove (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:62
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:July 22, 2009
Date items must be sent by:August 1, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Being Australian and currently being overseas and feeling a tad homesick I have decided to start an Aboriginal Inspired Dot Painting ATC swap.

Aboriginals use amazing colours and come up with amazing designs, a lot of them having meanings behind them. Illustrating their environment and things that are sacred to them. You do not have to go into as much detail and your dot painting does not have to have a meaning. I find it very enjoyable and relaxing dotting away & creating something amazing.

I will accept Newbies, we all have to start some where right?! A note to ALL sign ups: please only join up if you are prepared to complete the swap. Let's not waste anyones time or get anyones hopes up! Happy dotting!! Any questions please ask me /*

Discussion

Fritosmom 07/ 7/2009 #

What size? Can it be an ATC?

twobluecrows 07/ 7/2009 #

Fritosmom, The swap category is ATC, so the answer to your question should be Yes. I'm glad you asked, or I would have asked--not looking up there usually either! LOL

sugalove 07/ 7/2009 #

G'day, Yep you guys got it right it is a swap for an ATC. For those of you who are still wanting to know the size either of this swap or ATC's in general: 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches /6cm x 9 cm / 64mm x 89mm Thanks for the questions, ask away :)

jj9jj 07/ 7/2009 #

I assume we can use markers for the dots?

SherreeG 07/ 7/2009 #

I need to check this style of art out, it looks amazing. Watching...

sugalove 07/ 7/2009 #

Sure jj9jj markers, paint,mud,any other liquid you can think of :) I normally use paint and apply it with a stick, matchstick,toothpick, your choice :)

sugalove 07/ 7/2009 #

G'day SherreeG, It truely is amazing & to think that this is one way that aboriginals used to & still do communicate makes it even more exciting & amazing :) Here is a pretty good website that illustrates the meanings etc... http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/symbols.php

enjoy /*

SherreeG 07/ 8/2009 #

OK, I'm all in. Yesterday I looked at tons of websites, last night dreamed about it and now am in love with this art. I think I have to do it.

sugalove 07/ 8/2009 #

Glad you are in SherreeG, I am sure you will enjoy doing this swap :D

sugalove 07/12/2009 #

hi happy swappers. hope all is going well & hope you are looking forward to receiving your swap partner in 10days :) Let you're imagination run free-/*

Jananini 07/15/2009 #

To be clear...is it one ATC for one partner? Great idea by the way!

MissEyelash 07/16/2009 #

Wow I love this idea, very unique!

sugalove 07/18/2009 #

Hi Jananini Sorry for not replying earlier. I am in the middle of a Scotland camping expedition & haven't had the internet. But the answer to your question is yes, one ATC to one partner. I didn't want anyone going crazy over all the dots :) Enjoy

sugalove 07/18/2009 #

HI Miss Eyelash (love your name:) I really love aboriginal artwork, it is amazing and very unigue. I hope everyone enjoys the swap :)

doublesided 07/18/2009 #

Waves to sugalove - u still in my beautiful country? I feel I have to join this swap - I love aboriginal artwork, my uncle has a painting that he picked up in Australia and I just stare at it any time I visit. I haven't tried this style before so hopefully i don't let anyone down.

Hanane 07/18/2009 #

kind of having fun with this on an inchie scale. I dont have any blank white atc's cut but I am watching this swap and considering it. I may break out the paper cutter and cut some stock and see what I can come up with on an ATC scale.

Hanane 07/18/2009 #

I made one!!!!! This was fun. I want to do more

sugalove 07/19/2009 #

A big HI doublesided!! Yes I am still in your beautiful, amazing country! It's wonderful & even better when we see sunshine ;) Last year we explored Iceland so at least we are used to the cold :)

Hanane, Huge :) to you. Glad you went bigger, it really is fun!! I hope to be able to see your inchie & ATC somewhere maybe you have a link for me?

Keep having fun all & remember only a few more days for those of you that are still watching!

SistahDeb 07/19/2009 #

Must you use paper stock, I would like to paint on fabric for my ATC. Joining today for sure.

spin 07/20/2009 #

What a great idea!

Hope fully you do this one again, as I can't join at the moment! (but am making some privately for me.. big grin)

sugalove 07/20/2009 #

HI Sistah Hmmm, if you can make the fabric sturdy some how or stick it onto card it should be fine :) Glad to hear you are joining us :)

sugalove 07/20/2009 #

HI Spin Oh how unfortunate that you wont be joining the 'drive you dotty' swap :) Hope I will run something like this in the future maybe it'll have a different spin on it next time :) hehehe pardon the pun! ;)

spin 07/21/2009 #

Totally! I will be with it next time! :) just let me know! :D

SoulSwirl 07/21/2009 #

I'm in. Just did a complete week discussing the Dreamtime and dotting some canvases.

sugalove 07/21/2009 #

Hehehe, perfect swap for you then SoulSwirl! I have done a few canvases too. I just love it :D

sugalove 07/21/2009 #

here is the web address of to two canvases I have done including dot painting :) enjoy/*

http://sugalove.wordpress.com/

sugalove 07/21/2009 #

G'day g'day....2 more days to sign up!! Don't wanna put a damper on ths swap as I am so excited about how many people have signed up but.....I just wanted to add that if anyone has changed their mind or if anyone knows that they will not be able to send please let me know. I would hate to be flaked on & I would hate for anyone in any of my swaps to be flaked on, no disapointment in my hosted swap needs to occur (or in any other swap for that matter)! No harsh feelings. Enjoy receiving your partners really soon :D

eyeskater 07/21/2009 #

Another suggestion...nail polish/laquer makes hella good paint for atcs and matchbox art...just wanted to toss that out there.

eyeskater 07/21/2009 #

ooh...gel pens too...the texture can be built up a little with them.

sugalove 07/22/2009 #

thanks eyeskater. always good throwing tips out there :)

lindall 07/22/2009 #

ah, yes, gel pens! i'm glad i found this swap in time. i've been doing ATCs like this for several years and love it. as a matter of fact, i've recently started doing this kind of painting on a larger scale. very relaxing and very intense at the same time. if you would like to see my (mostly long gone) ATCs you can find them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiralvision/

sugalove 07/23/2009 #

G'day all, About to assign you all a very special partner, if there are any problems please let me know a.s.a.p :D Have fun & thanks for joining this swap!

Candyn29 08/ 6/2009 #

when is an appriate time to email my swap partner about card not recieved?

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