ACEO #3 (Art Cards, Editions and Originals)
ACEO #3 ©2007 Lisa Call 3.5" x 2.5"
Yesterday I completed all of the quillows for my daughter to sell. It was a full day in front of the sewing machine and it feels great to have that chore finished. I still need to construct 3 pillows for her store, which I’ll do first thing this morning and then finally I can get back to my work in the studio.
About a month ago I started a new large Markings piece and it’s been languishing on my design wall underneath quillows and small pieces for the Arvada Holiday Art Market. Today after a quick studio cleaning I plan to complete the construction of the design.
Finally back to making work because I want to make it, not because I have to for some deadline. This is the time in the studio I enjoy the most. No pressure. I make the art I want to and I don’t worry about what it’s for and if anyone (other than me) will like it. Too bad there is no money in such activities. Marketing….. I thought I’d get to some of that this week, didn’t happen. With my kids in town only 1 more week before their 3 month trip to Spain, hanging out with them is the highest priority for now.
The above photo is the last of the 3 Original Art Cards (ie ACEO) I made this summer. I first posted about Art Cards a few months ago. ACEO #3 was inspired by the Structures work that is composed of many blocks with this structure. I posted images of these pieces in this post.
I’m not sure if I’ll make any more small art cards at this point, I’m pondering my goals for 2008 in my head these days and so far I haven’t hit upon a desire to focus on this type of work. It was fun but I enjoy making larger work more. Maybe I’ll do 2 or 3 a year based on a few pieces made during the year. We’ll see how it goes.
This art card is available or $20 (includes shipping). If you are interested in purchasing the piece you can leave a comment here or send me email. Sold
Back Side of ACEO #3
ACEO stands for “art cards, editions and originals”. Originally known as ATC, Artist Trading Card, and are traded between artists. When sold to the public they are referred to as ACEOs. The primary rule for an ACEO or ATC is they be 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ – the size of a trading card. They are created in many different mediums and are collectible, trade able and affordable art for everyone.
Posted by Lisa in: Art Cards Editions and Originals (ACEOS)
Tagged: ACEOs, Art for Sale, markings series, Studio Time, Textile Art
I’m wanting to do some ATC myself. I’ve been attracted to them for years but…like everything else…am too timid to try. But this past summer I tried a small piece of fabric collage, about 10inches square and I found it incredibly liberating. Seen as I’ve been ‘playing’ at teaching myself to quilt for years, and have gobs of fabric I stare at and do nothing with. I’m thinking now that perhaps ATC might be a great exercise for me…completable to put a fine point on it. Not so large that I get overwhelmed.
I think that will be my next project.
Thanks for a look at yours.
Ah ha! Now I remember where I first saw you, I knew your name was familiar as I posted that last comment. I’ve seen your quilt work on Etsy before, and remember thinking it reminded me of my beach glass or the shoreline photos I take so often, closeups of rocks.
Anyway…sorry…I had to share that ah ha moment.
Happy Holidays!