Artist's Sketch Cards

[scotty]

Recently I decided to try my hand at another type of art form...
Artist sketch cards or (ATCs...Artist Trading cards) is not something I really ever given any thought at doing. I of course have seen them around but never really grasped their concept.
Recently someone I was speaking to on-line suggested that I give them a try...she also said that some collector's love collecting the cards and that the creative possibilities are endless...I did some research on the subject and found this definition...

Artist 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 on-line.
The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5" x 3.5".
There are some artists who choose to sell cards. Cards that are sold are called Art Card Editions or Originals (ACEO)

well since I am always up for a new creative challenge I decided to give it a go.



Here are my first 2 attempts at this new art form

For my first attempt I chose a subject that I am familiar with
a portrait of Misha Collins as Castiel from "Supernatural"

The card is drawn with prismacolor color pencils on Stonehenge paper...the size is 2.5" x 3.5"

(This is approximately the actual size of the card)



For my second attempt I chose Jonas Armstrong as Robin Hood from the BBC series "Robin Hood"

The card is drawn with prismacolor color pencils on 2.5" x 3.5" Illustration board

(approximately actual size)



as always i appreciate constructive comments and feedback so please let me know what you think.

I am also considering doing a whole series of these cards and I am interested to know if it is something that everyone would be interested in...so your feedback would be greatly appreciated ;D

[msperoxideluv]

These are great! Such detail in such a little card. I think many folks would be interested!

[tommieandgary13]

wow those are great the detail is unreal!!! It be nice if you could do alot of chars we never got to see items produced for. Monster and things on supernatural would be great!

[scotty]

May 1, 2009 0:19:38 GMT -5 @theotherben said:

Paper choice must make some difference at this scale, in particular the surface texture.

I've only ever used Stonehenge for printing, never drawing. I would have thought that the sizing would have made it too soft for drawing.

paper choice does indeed inflence the look of the card...for example Castiel was drawn on Stonehenge which makes the pencils smooth looking and Robin hood was done on Illustration board where there is texture...personal;ly I like the look and feel of The stonehenge paper but working with either surface has it's different perks.