En Plein Air ATC

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Swap Coordinator:	artsnacker (contact)
Swap categories:	Artist Trading Card (ATC)
Number of people in swap:	13
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	May 12, 2008
Date items must be sent by:	June 2, 2008
Number of swap partners:	3
Description:
This swap is for those who love to draw and paint outdoors or who want to give it a try. You will send one ATC to 3 partners. You can draw/paint landscapes, buildings, flowers etc. etc. as long as you are outside when you create it. Here are the requirements: * Send three (3) partners one(1) ATC. That's a total of 3 ATCs to make. * ATCs should be a standard size (2.5 inch x 3.5 inch) * Drawing or painting must be original. NO COPIES. * You can use any medium. This swap is international. Newbies welcome with complete profiles. Let's get outside and create!

Discussion

blackeyedsusan 04/28/2008 #

I'd like to participate, but my I can't draw and I've never really painted (much less outside.) I was wondering if the (want to give it a try) part means not painting before or painting outside. If the not-so-skilled swappers are welcome, I'm in! (I just don't want to deeply disappoint anyone.)

artsnacker 04/29/2008 #

Of course anyone is welcome to join!!!! This is all about enjoying ourselves outside while creating. Its more about the experience than the product. It's interesting sometimes after I've done a drawing/painting I think its really bad but some time later I look at it and realize that it captured the scene, experience wonderfully even if its not 'technically' the most realistic art. So come on and play!! Please!

blackeyedsusan 04/30/2008 #

Thanks for the encouragement. Count me in!

tehuti 05/ 9/2008 #

I've always wanted to paint and draw outside as well as in. The thought of going on holiday with a little sketchbook really thrills me. However, I was never good at art at school and was very discouraged by the teacher's attitude. Artsnacker, I really love the reply you gave to blackeyedsusan and have been encouraged to sign up for this swap. Apologies in advance to my recipients LOL!

artsnacker 05/ 9/2008 #

I'm so happy you decided to jump in. Welcome. Go get your little sketchbook and a few ATC blanks and start playing!! If you get a chance you may also want to check out books by Danny Gregory. He has some great books on sketching from life that are encouraging and inspirational for artists at any level. There are also websites, podcasts and a yahoo group centered around his books.

jukejan 05/29/2008 #

Please host a second swap like this! I really enjoyed this activity and second I like getting someone elses art, thanks.

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