Artist Trading Card Images of Art by Jean Bourque

All these Art Cards are original works of art on a 2.5 by 3.5 inch canvas, created in collage mixed media by international artist, Jean Bourque c. None of these are from the new series, "Funny Faces by Jeanee" which will debut at Riverwalk, soon. See you there...

Artist Trading Cards and ACEO's by Jeanee

Lately, I have been working on a series of ATC's aka artist trading cards. These are small original paintings, drawings, or collages. I have done them on canvas and have done them on bristol board. ATC's are also called ACEO's; Art Card Editions and Originals, when sold instead of traded. We have found that lots of non-artists wanted them thus the industry standard of ten dollars and the name change of ACEO.

My most recent ones are on bristol board in a numbered series; I call them "Funny Faces by Jeanee." They are done in sharpies and the faces are out of my head. In fact, one I did at Pamela Dale's Open Mic at Jake's Landing, while Danial Seamens was singing his song, about his 7 ex-girlfriends. That one ended up having seven faces in it. None of the faces are any one in particular, they are just conjured up images and some are like caricatures.

So... you say you never heard of ATC's. Well, I guess I should start by telling you what they are.

They are miniature original works of art in a globally accepted standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Artists swap them with other artists or sell them for ten dollars. The ATC movement started in 1997, when a Swiss artist made 1200 mini works by hand for an exhibit. M. Vanci Stiremann, invited other artists to create their own works and then they traded with each other at the end of the closing reception.

Although the works are small, they are original and can be framed. This gives people a chance to own original art at minimal cost. They can be in a series or just random pieces of art. The ones I have done in the past have been random works although some have related to others I had previously done. This new series is exciting as it is a numbered series. So far in the series, I have created 17. Number 3 and number 6 are already gone. What's really cool about them is you could have them mounted and framed in multiples, so they have a larger presence on your wall. Depending on the artwork, some could even tell a story.

I have not photographed my Funny Face series yet, but I plan to debut these at the Riverwalk Rhyme on the River Art shows on the next Saturday with good weather.

I am aiming for Saturday May 21st. That day is an Open Studio day through out the Midlands region, artists will be showing at their studios from 10-6pm. After a day of looking at art or being in your studio, showing your art, you could top of the evening by coming out to the Riverwalk (just over the Gervais St. bridge) in West Columbia, SC. bring your cards to trade or buy the ones you like. I hope to make more and aim to have at least 30 by the time of the show.

On the back of the ATC the artist will have the name of the card or series and the number in that series (if numbered) and their name and contact info.

Feel free to contact me, with ATC in subject line if you are interested in trading or purchasing at ARTSAILS1

Thank you, I look forward to seeing other artist's ATC's and sharing with my many friends.

Lots of Love

Jeanee

Details: The Fiber Day is Jan. 10 at 80808

This is from Susan Lenz on the first Sat. event to be held during Cyber Fyber:

Fiber Day, Saturday, January 10 from 10 - 5 is being held at Gallery 80808/Vista Studios, 808 Lady Street. Creative Sewing Center is coming with the newest Bernina sewing machines and embellishing (dry felting) machines and with several textile educators for a casual, day-long series of demonstration/sharing opportunities. There will be on-going "make-it/take-it" projects for kids. Attached is the schedule for Fiber Day. I have updated the blog entry for Fiber Day with all sorts of photos.

Ellen Kochansky is selecting the "BEST OF SHOW" awards for the traded postcards and ATCs. They are all hanging currently in the gallery. Actually, the entire show is already up....minus labels and signage. I will announce the winning postcard and ATC during Fiber Day. In the meantime, there are people all over the world leaving comments on the postcards and ATCs in the on-line exhibition. There will be two plastic boxes for those attending the exhibition to "vote" for their favorites too. Together, the on-line and actual voting will determining PEOPLE'S CHOICE awards. House of Fabrics and I have put together amazing stashes of textiles, trim, buttons, and fiber related items as the "prizes"."

This sounds like a fun day; I hope everyone can stop by and see what's happening at 80808 Sat. Jan. 10th. Now remember, this is just one part of the event there is so much more happening for full details go to the cyberfyber links in the other CyberFyber posts or click on Susan Lenz name in my list of links to the right.

CyberFyber International Art Jan. 8- 20 @80808

A while ago; I mentioned we would be having a cyber fyber festival in January 2009. The exhibit will bring awareness to a variety of artists locally and globally as well as an awareness of the value of using the Internet blog for your art career. This show is about the blogger artist and the fiber artist exhibiting globally through blogging. Much thanks to Susan Lenz for her creative genius in developing this show.

"CYBER FYBER EXHIBITION is an international event scheduled at Gallery 80808/Vista Studios, 808 Lady Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, USA from January 8th through 20th, 2009. The focus of this exhibition is to highlight the influences of Internet access for today's fiber artists.

On Saturday, January 17, 2009 CYBER FYBER will be celebrating ATC day! The highlight of the afternoon will be the INTERNATIONAL RANDOM ATC Swap! ANYONE can participate, there's no restriction on age, location, or artistic medium! Here's how to add your ATC(s) to the mix: Mail up to three ATCs to: CYBER FYBER 2123 Park Street Columbia, SC 29201 Include a self-address, sufficiently stamped envelope for each ATC you send. If you are located outside the USA....send the envelope with stamps from your own country! DEADLINE: EVERYTHING MUST ARRIVE BEFORE JANUARY 17!" (from the blog by Susan Lenz)

Local email from Susan Lenz :

"About the International Random ATC Swap, obviously, local people don't have to mail anything. They can simply come on PM. If some people can't attend, they can drop off their ATC(s) with SASE envelopes....anytime CYBER FYBER is open: Monday-Fri. 11 - 5. Fiber Day, Saturday, Jan 10, 10 - 5; ATC Day, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 - 4. ATCs are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". The ones for the International Random Swap can be in any media! "

Calendar for event at 80808

Reception: Friday, Jan. 9, 5 - 9.

Fiber Day Sat. Jan 10 (see Susan's blog)
ATC Day, Saturday, Jan. 17th 1 - 4.
The drawing will be around 2:30 .

For more details attend opening reception at 80808 on Jan 9th or go to Susan's blog at http://cyberfyberexhibition.blogspot.com/

This show is a way to show the world our art and blogging community. It highlights, how artists are using their blogs to develop international connections and how meaningful use of the Internet can lead to more awareness. It is also a way to showcase the wonderful variety found in textiles and fiber arts as well as create awareness of Artists Trading Cards and blogging.

Artsy Days are Here Again

"Journey" a Mixed Media Silk Collage c by Jean Bourque (SOLD)

Have you ever really looked at fiber art? When I ask that some people say is that just a fancy way of sewing or quilting? And of course I chuckle and say well no, but it could be if that's what you make of it. My own fiber arts are a variety of works I have done over my entire life. These are such a huge variety of combinations even though compared to my paintings in number they are far fewer. People really like them, that's why I do not have many of them in sstock at any given time. I really like them too. There is something about digging through a scrap heap of left over fabric, or tearing an old scarf or blouse down to it's prettiest parts. The feeling of pure joy is forever etched in my mind and it lets me be the free spirit, I really am. LOL!

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I met with a wonderful fiber artist for lunch. She brought samples of her work. Each tiny little ATC and postcard was absolutely a work of art. I loved the textures, the unique qualities I found in each one. Some were adorned with tiny charms and others with cross stitch, zig zag stitches and mounted on vinyl, paper or a postcard. (Google Susan Lenz ) My fiber arts have been sitting in a bag waiting for assemblage...and apparently they waited for inspiration as well. Now, that I have my schedule totally booked day and night, I am inspired. How does this happen? I am so ready to play with fabrics. I want to do an Artist's Trading Card exchange with you. I also would like to do Exchange of artworks with other artists, too. If you are interested email me.

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ATC's have become very popular. This is happening all over the world. It is original, never a print, and the ATC is a tiny little work 2.5 by 3.5 inches and it is never to be sold only exchanged among artists. It must have your name and contact info on the piece. be thinking about what you could do and as I have time to work on them, I will post them up, so you can see what I mean.

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Hugs, peace and love are the ingredients in great art and remember the arts make the world go round and round...

Stay artsy...Jeanee

http://www.jeanbourque.com/