Artist Cards Asian Inspired

Asian Inspired ATCs by Phillip Hoyle 2016

Last Thursday evening I traded Asian Inspired ATCs here in Denver at a monthly workshop and trade. In it we trade cards made to a theme--the Asian Inspired theme--and then while snacking make more. The goal in the two-hour make ATCs time is to make at least one for each participant as well as one to keep. Sometimes that's easy when few people show. Other times there may be 18 people there. Then the artist has to get to work and do so at a fast pace.

I am always amazed at what we do both in the pieces we have been able to think about for a month and those done impromptu with available materials at the studio. If you have an interest to see more cards or to participate, look up Denver Artist Trading Cards. There are several groups!

Denver, 2016

Magic Artist Trading Cards

I couldn't get over the lyric "There must have been some magic in
the old top hat they found..." ATCs by Phillip Hoyle 2016

You might have wondered just what you would find if you pulled the ears up from these magical top hats. Several people did on Saturday at the ATC swap held at CORE New Art Space at 9th and Santa Fe Drive. The topic of magic made for a wide variety of cards in many contrasting styles and use of materials. The creativity at these trades always impresses me. And, of course, the blend of artists makes for an intense and hilarious time. 10-12noon each second Saturday, 9th at Santa Fe. 

I’m not much into magic except the feelings that particular relationships inspire, but I looked around for magic symbols and I decided to pull a few surprising items out of a hat. Hope you enjoy looking at these cards as much as I enjoyed making them.

Long live art and long live our lives making artistic gestures on paper, canvas, clay, board, steel, and relationships.

Magical Chinese Yin/Yang symbol print ATCs by Phillip Hoyle 2016

Denver, 2016

Artist Trading Cards Asian Inspired

Japanese Inspired ATCs by Phillip Hoyle 2016

The topic/cue for an upcoming  Artist Trading Cards swap took me in several directions. My favorite was into a simulated Japanese world of greens and screens. I added some words from a poem (although I don't know what they mean) and feel pretty good about the outcome. Not being Japanese I don't vouch for the authenticity, but I really did enjoy the work.

Now I look forward to see what other artists will make and am ready to trade. I am always amazed at the quality of the work shared in this tiny medium!

More cards and mood. Phillip Hoyle 2016

But I still have a problem. The Asian inspired trade is scheduled at the end of the month. I need quite a few cards for Saturday's trade at CORE New Art Space. I'll have to get to work right away on another topic! Something about magic which I really don't believe in. Oh well. Long live art and imagination.


Denver, 2016