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What are ATCs?
ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. The only limitation on ATCs is the size: 2.5x3.5 inches or 64x89mm and generally a flat surface (although you can add beads, fold out panels, or pop up elements for 3D effects.)
Can I see some examples?
Art in Your Pocket: Art in your Pocket: ATCs
An excellent primer with visual examples of cards -- not pony specific.
Lev_21n01's ATCs: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-artwork/37269-all-pretty-art-pic-heavy-5-12-08-new-piccies.html
Lev has participated in every ATC swap so far -- if you need to see examples of pony art, this is the place to go!
LP9's albums: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/album.php?u=1083
I've taken pictures of all the cards submitted for swaps I've hosted.
How does a swap work?
~ A thread opens in the artwork forum with the theme, number of cards to prepare, and shipping deadline date.
~ Post in the thread or PM me if you're interested in joining. After a quick feedback check, I'll add you to the participant list.
~ Once signups close, I'll do some mass PMs to the participants with some extra info and my mailing address. (Feel free to work on your cards before that, though!)
~ Make digital backups of your finished cards before you mail. This is unfortunately necessary as some incoming packages have not made it to me.
~ Swap cards are mailed to the organizer for redistribution.
~ If your cards do not arrive by the deadline and you did not make digital backups, I am assuming you are not participating. We won't be waiting for you this swap!
~ All cards that arrive on time will be redistributed and mailed out to the other participants.
~ Late packages will be returned to the participant. Sorry! I'm sure you'll be able to do some private swaps with them, though.
~ The organizer leaves feedback for the participants and makes sure everyone receives their cards.
I'm outside the US/Canada; can I participate?
Given that the shipping deadlines are going to be strictly adhered to, I would NOT recommend overseas mailing unless you can send your cards a few weeks before the shipping deadline and have reliable postal service. I personally have no problem mailing overseas, it's just a bit dicey whether or not you can make the deadlines.
I sent my cards but they must have gotten lost in the mail. What happens now?
This is where the digital backups come in handy. If you have your backups and can send them to me to print out, you can still participate in the swap. Don't worry, I'll let you know if your cards aren't here at the cutoff point so this won't be a surprise.
I'd like to advertise the swap in my sig!
I created some art for you:
Feel free to create your own!
ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. The only limitation on ATCs is the size: 2.5x3.5 inches or 64x89mm and generally a flat surface (although you can add beads, fold out panels, or pop up elements for 3D effects.)
Can I see some examples?
Art in Your Pocket: Art in your Pocket: ATCs
An excellent primer with visual examples of cards -- not pony specific.
Lev_21n01's ATCs: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/mlp-artwork/37269-all-pretty-art-pic-heavy-5-12-08-new-piccies.html
Lev has participated in every ATC swap so far -- if you need to see examples of pony art, this is the place to go!
LP9's albums: http://www.mlptp.net/forums/album.php?u=1083
I've taken pictures of all the cards submitted for swaps I've hosted.
How does a swap work?
~ A thread opens in the artwork forum with the theme, number of cards to prepare, and shipping deadline date.
~ Post in the thread or PM me if you're interested in joining. After a quick feedback check, I'll add you to the participant list.
~ Once signups close, I'll do some mass PMs to the participants with some extra info and my mailing address. (Feel free to work on your cards before that, though!)
~ Make digital backups of your finished cards before you mail. This is unfortunately necessary as some incoming packages have not made it to me.
~ Swap cards are mailed to the organizer for redistribution.
~ If your cards do not arrive by the deadline and you did not make digital backups, I am assuming you are not participating. We won't be waiting for you this swap!
~ All cards that arrive on time will be redistributed and mailed out to the other participants.
~ Late packages will be returned to the participant. Sorry! I'm sure you'll be able to do some private swaps with them, though.
~ The organizer leaves feedback for the participants and makes sure everyone receives their cards.
I'm outside the US/Canada; can I participate?
Given that the shipping deadlines are going to be strictly adhered to, I would NOT recommend overseas mailing unless you can send your cards a few weeks before the shipping deadline and have reliable postal service. I personally have no problem mailing overseas, it's just a bit dicey whether or not you can make the deadlines.
I sent my cards but they must have gotten lost in the mail. What happens now?
This is where the digital backups come in handy. If you have your backups and can send them to me to print out, you can still participate in the swap. Don't worry, I'll let you know if your cards aren't here at the cutoff point so this won't be a surprise.
I'd like to advertise the swap in my sig!
I created some art for you:
Feel free to create your own!
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