Miniature Collectible Works of Art

For those familiar with ATC's, you will be glad to know Picture Perfect has loads of supplies available to create and enhance your own ATC's. We also have technique classes, trade events and announcements of upcoming contests.

Artist Trading Cards, commonly known as ATC's are extremely popular. Bigger than an "inchie" but smaller than most art canvas, the one rule is the size of an ATC must be 2.5" x 3.5". Each ATC has a sturdy base, made usually of heavy cardstock or watercolor paper, but wood, fabric or metals have also been used. All else about them is left to the creativity of each artist. When completed ATCs are signed and dated just like larger works of art.

ATC trades are done locally and world wide. Trades can be made in person, at a local gallery, online, through the mail. Some ATCs are purchased by art collectors. Every so often, an art gallery has a show or contest with prize awards. When we hear about it we will let you know.

Try your hand at creating one (or more) yourself. We have a sheet of complete directions available, just ask us.    Here are a few examples from our extensive colection: