Mask; PRNMK ATCs #4

• 2 ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) for 2 Partners (1 ATC per partner)
• Dimensions: 2.5"x3.5" (64x89mm)
• Relief, Intaglio, Sceenprinting, Monotype/Monoprint, Lithography: Artist's (sender's) choice of method for this project, all creations must be handmade/designed.
• Canvas must be sturdy & not flimsy, E.g. I normally use a thick (80lb. or thicker) smooth Bristol stock for print ATCs, or you may like to use smooth pen or marker paper then use an acid free non curling paper cement to adhere your print to thick stock.
• Card backside should include artist's information, title, & date.
• Theme: Mask -Open to artist's interpretation of this theme. Freedom of creativity.
• 4.9+, no unexplained 3s or 1s
• Newbies welcome

Mask Defined: --1. a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one's identity. 2. a grotesque or humorous false face worn at a carnival, masquerade, etc. 3. anything that disguises or conceals; disguise; pretense. 4. any protective covering for the face or head. 5. a person wearing a mask; masker. 6. to disguise or conceal; hide; dissemble. 7. to cover or shield a part of (a design, picture, etc.) in order to prevent reproduction or to protect the surface from the colors used, as in working with painting/printmaking. Please choose your own interpretation of MASK for this project but, please do not feel limited to the defined examples given above.

This swap is for a printmaking themed ATC series for printmaking artists. Sorry, no prefab stamps please, all blocks/stamps or plates must be handcarved/etched & designed by each participating artist.

Printing may include but, does not exclude, rubber or linoleum, plastic, metal, wood, or foam. Use waterproof/permanent inks or protective fixative/seal for water soluble inks (reminder, these must withstand postal delivery to your partners). You may like to illustrate, paint, or color your postcards & block prints to enhance the front & backside of the cards (depending on the printing method you choose to use & artistic preference), freedom of expression, creativity, technique, & style is up to the artist (sender).

For this swap you are to create & design a printmaking design for 2 ATCs. The design direction & print is the artist's (sender's) choice. Make something you would be proud to trade, add to your mail art collection, or matte & frame, this is for 2 ATCs, 1 ATC per partner. Note: These projects may be made from the same stencil, block, plate, etc. These may be identical or you may like to decorate these differently, different colors, you may like to add acrylic painting, ink wash, watercolored background, or add illustrations, etc. etc. Freedom of creativity is up to each artist (sender).

Newbies with well filled out profiles are welcome. Providing links to your work is encouraged for newbies & seasoned swappers. 4.9 or higher are welcome, no unexplained 3s or 1s, I will be checking profiles before the swap begins. I will angel if the need arises.

Check in for updates for future printmaking swaps, I shall also be providing links to future printmaking themed swaps in description section in the future.

Thank you for your participation & I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about this swap or this series.

Illustration & Printmaking swaps that are currently running that you may be interested in (Note sign-up deadlines posted for each swap):

::Legendary ATC Series::

• Werecat: #5; Illus. Legendary ATC Series 10-22-2010

• Gryphon: #6; Illus. Legendary ATC Series 11-5-2010

• White Stag: #7; Illus. Legendary ATC Series 11-19-2010

::Owls of Ga’Hoole ATCs::

• SPOTTED OWL: #5 Otulissa; Illus. Ga’Hoole ATC 10-22-2010

• SNOWY OWL: #6 Boron/Barron; Illus. Ga’Hoole ATC 11-5-2010

::Illustration, Sketch, Mixed Medium, or Doodle Swaps::

• More coming soon!

::Printmaking Postcards::

• Ancient; PRNMK PCs #5 10-22-2010

• Season's Greetings/Winter; PRNMK PCs #6 11-5-2010

• Humbug/Dark; PRNMK PCs 11-5-2010

::Printmaking ATCs::

• Ancient; PRNMK ATCs #5 10-22-2010

• Winter; PRNMK ATCs #6 11-5-2010