What Is Meant By Prints & Copies, Originals or Series?

Original: When we refer to "original" cards at ATCsforALL.com, we are referring to a unique, single card. This card can be hand drawn/painted, digitally painted or collaged. It is edition 1 of 1.

Print or Copy: When we refer to copy or print, we mean the same thing. Copies or prints can be copies of larger artwork, made to fit an ATC card or they can be prints of an original ATC. If your prints are limited editions, please note this on the back of each card AND in your gallery.

Series: A card series can be a set of unique cards created in the same theme. OR, a card series can be a set of cards that are somewhat original. This could mean that you have drawn your lineart and printed or copied it onto a number of cards but each card is colored by hand (if you create a card using colored line art, you MUST state this in your gallery.) Each can be considered a "series."

A Note on Digital Work

If you are trading more than one copy of a single digital painting or digital collage, you MUST identify your card as a “Print” so people can make a choice about trading. If you are trading only one copy of your digital painting or collage, then please identify it as an “Original.” Some people prefer to trade original for original only and others are happy to trade original for print.

It is up to swap hosts as to whether or not Original digital painting or collage "prints" are acceptable for their swap. You are welcome to start your own Digital Painting or Collage Print Swap if you disagree with a swap host’s decision, or simply wish to create a swap with your own guidelines.

Trading Prints and Copies

You are welcome to trade your prints/copies here through private trades with individual members or through hosted “Print Swaps.”

Please make sure that you label each card in the gallery as a "print or copy" if it is not an original. Not everyone is willing to trade for prints. Prints must be printed with a high quality resolution on photo paper or thick paper. If you do not have a good printer or the proper paper, please get your prints made at a local photo or print shop. It is not expensive to have prints made. The same guidelines apply to lineart. Please print your lineart on a good quality paper.