Artist Trading Cards

Maple Leaf Print ATCs

Canada and Mexico were our topic for cards. I made some but didn't get to the trades. Of course, I hope someone will want them when I do get to the next trade. 

I've begun getting ready for October trades, both of which feature Halloween and Day of the Dead. These two seem to get the most enthusiastic participation and most creative cards each year. Just this evening I was walking the neighborhood taking photos of boles that will become creatures to frighten unsuspecting children. I must admit the photos were so much fun to take, even one conversation with a neighbor working late in her yard. Expect finished cards here beginning next week!

 I wonder just what these two photos may become.

Halloween can be so much fun. I'm not really into the fright of it but do love passing out candy and looking at the children who come to the door. 

I also remember some childhood exploits!

Artist Trading Cards for Fall

Prints of oak leaves cut out and collaged onto an older print
L. pinoak, R. probably burr oak
Phillip Hoyle 2018

My thoughts have turned toward fall. The end of summer and early fall I gather leaves for printing. The days are shortening. In Colorado aspen leaves at high elevations are showing off their gold. Here in town trees are tired of the near drought summer. 

Pinoak print collaged onto another print
Phillip Hoyle 2018

The seasons do change. I find myself thinking of new ideas and having more energy to work since the evenings are cooler. I've been writing and was pleased when I quit re-writing my current projects and put them aside to age. So here I am going crazy with leaf prints in ATCs and other larger prints. I like when I get artistically productive. It's like fall is my spring. 

I've begun more ATCs related to leaves. Some are turning out very nice. I especially like when I use good quality print paper. Then the technique is most satisfying. 

Nothing like a falling leaf for fall.
Phillip Hoyle, 2018