2008 ACEO ~ Art Cards, Editions and Originals Playing Card Deck

What is an ACEO ~ Art Cards, Editions and Originals Playing Card Deck?

The ACEO ~ Art Cards, Editions and Originals Playing Card Deck is a collaboration of 54 international ACEO artists who will have their artwork appearing on a fully functional deck of playing cards.  Each artist has been assigned a specific Number card, Face card, Ace or Joker where their artwork will appear along side their ebay username. 

Where are the artists from and how did they meet?

Artists whose work will be appearing on the 2008 ACEO Art Cards, Editions and Originals Playing Card Deck represent many countries in the world including the United States of America, Canada, Italy, and England.  All artists featured are members of the ACEO ~ Art Cards, Editions and Originals group on ebay.com. 

What is an ACEO?
The acronym ACEO stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals.  An ACEO is a 2.5" x 3.5" work of art (an original or a print edition). It is always this size, no exceptions. These highly collectible cards are as varied in theme, composition and materials as are larger works of art. Historically, Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) were 2.5" x 3.5" original works of art traded only amongst artists. An ACEO is exactly the same thing, but is intended for sale rather than trade. This acronym was created to respect those artists who are passionate about ATC's being trade only works of art. ACEOs provide a venue for artists to sell their miniature work and for the public at large (including non-artists) to collect these wee masterpieces.

What is the difference between an ATC and an ACEO?
ATCs are traded. ACEOs are sold. That is the only difference. Both are highly collectible art cards.

Who started the ACEO Movement? How did it happen?
In October 2004, artist Lisa Luree, (bone*diva on ebay) in response to her awareness of an unserved market, created a group (ACEO ~ Art Card Editions and Originals) on eBay to promote the creation and sale of art cards. Lisa was recognized by ebay in 2006 as the founder of the ACEO movement.  ACEOs made it possible for anyone to collect original art or print editions at reasonable prices. It also opened an entirely new venue for art sales to starving artists (and those who aren't starving!).

Now there are over 4,500 members in the original ACEO group on eBay, but ACEOs have spread beyond the confines of eBay to include other sales venues including artists' personal websites, Etsy.com, artandcraftauctions.com. Artists and ACEOs can also be found on many other venues including MySpace, YouTube and Facebook!

Are the playing card decks available for purchase?

The 2008 ACEO ~ Art Cards, Editions and Originals Playing Card Decks are presently available for pre-purchase by members of the ACEO ~ Art Cards, Editions and Originals Group on ebay.com until June 16^th, 2008. 

Limited edition Artist Autographed sets will be auctioned on ebay.com as early as late summer.

I am thrilled to be included as a contributing artist in the ACEO Playing Card Deck.  Well, it was somewhat my idea to begin with, but without the superb leadership of  coloredpencilart and cooperation of all the artists, the contest committee, and the wonderfully supportive ACEO group, none of this would be happening.

I am also working on my own deck, consisting of limited edition prints of the first 54 ACEOs I made and sold on eBay.  On the back of each print is a bit of textile art representing each of the cards.  I hope to be done in time for Christmas 2008. Check back in my store for more information!

And here is a look at my card that will be in the deck.  Because I initiated the idea, I was honored with the opportunity to create one of the Jokers.

This artist card went together surprisingly easily. I studied some images, thought about what I wanted to do, made some sketches, made some more sketches, then started pulling out fabrics.

After fusing it all in place, some outline stitching, ink highlights, a satin stitched edge, some strategically placed swarovski crystals and voila!

Check out my blog for a more detailed look at this card.