This is the artist trading card that I submitted for the Grumbacher ATC swap that I joined on the Grumbacher Facebook page. I ran across this ATC group when I was on their official Facebook page and thought it would be fun to join. She is a mini version of the large painting I am currently working on.
I have to admit it is challenging to work small. On my 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ card, I did some layering and worked with ink,. watercolor and colored pencil. I had a lot of fun with mixing the different mediums and doing all the layers. I used gel medium to adhere the collage layers together.
And here is the beautiful ATC I received in the mail from the swap. I just love it! The artist is Sara Branson. I think we are Fae soul sisters! 🙂
Here is a link to the page with all the ATC’s that were sent in for the swap on Facebook:
If you would like to participate in an upcoming swap, you can check the Grumbacher site on FB. You may also want to follow their page as you can win a mystery box full of art supplies. I actually just won a Monday Mystery Box and I can’t wait to receive it! Yippee!
https://www.facebook.com/Grumbacher/?fref=ts
Have a wonderful, creative, day, Janell
What a wonderful idea to swap. Love the small version you painted for this occasion, those eyes are always my favorite, I could recognize anywhere those eyes! Love the other artist artworks as well, beautifully done. Happy for your winning and congratulations, I will check out the facebook sites for sure! Thanks for sharing Janell! Have a most wonderful week!
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Thanks, Eva. Yes, definitely check it out, it is so much fun. I also forgot to mention they send you a punch card every time you participate in the swap and after just a few punches you can swap it for art supplies. How cool is that! 🙂 I am busy working on this months card today! Have a great day!
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Really neat Janell – your ATC turned out beautifully and in the same spirit as your drawings and painting for this young girl. Wonderful design and love those big doe-like eyes.
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Hi Mary, thanks for your comment. I do love to paint those big eyes. 🙂 Have a wonderful rest of the week!
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The cards are adorable Janell!
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Janell, I am so glad you like the card I made. I have been swapping cards thru Grumbacher for several years. I am always amazed at the creativity and excellent art everyone makes.
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Hi Sara! So great to hear from you. Loved your card and look forward to more swaps at Grumbacher.
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Wonderful ATC’s. Beautiful.
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Thanks!
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OH….THESE ARE REALLY NICE!!!
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Thanks, Jonathan!
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Really nice drawings!!!!
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