Warm Up: Take one sheet of blue paper from
the front of the room, write down the
definitions and draw at least two ideas for
personal symbols.
• Symbol: an image that represents something
else; often something immaterial
•Personal Symbols: Objects or materials that
represent your personality or interests. For Example:
Hobbies, activities, items, animals, values, culture...
Artist Trading Cards
• Artist Trading Cards or ATC: Miniature
works of art on cards that are made with various
media. They are commonly traded or exchanged.
• You cannot sell them.
Why do Artists Make ATC?
• This is a new art craze that is spreading around
the country.
• People and Artists like to collect them. Think of
it as a business card or a way to get your artwork
seen.
• They are the same size as sports trading cards.
You can trade the cards with other artists, at art
conventions, online, or with your friends.
What do I put on an ATC?
• ATC can be made out of anything. They are
considered to be MIXED MEDIA: meaning
more than one medium. For example, paint and colored
pencil or pastel and pencil.
• On the back you write:
1.Your name
2.Contact Info
3.Title of ATC
4.Date you created the card.
What do I put on an ATC?
• ATC can be made out of anything. They are
considered to be MIXED MEDIA: meaning
more than one medium. For example, paint and colored
pencil or pastel and pencil.
• On the back (lined side) you write:
1.Your Name
2.Class Period
Today you will create your own ATC
using personal symbols.
• We will be rotating tables so you get to experiment with
seven different art mediums.
Rules:
1.You have 7 min at each table. ( I will tell you
when to move)
2.You must stay with your assigned group.
3.Your card must represent you!!
4.Draw one word, phrase or object on ATC paper
which represents you using the medium at your
table.
5.You must use every medium at least once.
6.You should have no background white left on
your card when finished.
ATC Examples
Warmup: Copy the definition and
answer the question in your
sketchbook (or blue paper).
Sketchbook: a book of drawing
paper for making sketches.
Why do you think artist use
sketchbooks?
Sketchbooks
• Artists from all periods of time have made use of
sketchbooks, including Leonardo da Vinci and
Claude Monet.
Why do artists use sketchbooks?
• Artist use sketchbooks for many things.
1. To keep a record or journal of items they find
interesting to reference later.
For example: A place, person, poster, another
artwork. You can draw a quick sketch or attach
photographs in your sketchbook.
Why do artists use sketchbooks?
2. To practice drawing ideas or practice the
elements of art.
Why do artists use sketchbooks?
3. To try out a new technique or material.
Today you will make a cover for your
sketchbook
• You will use your artist trading card to
create a personal logo (unified design)
for your sketchbook.
• Sketchbook covers help you identify
and find your sketchbook more easily
and they represent you.
Logos
• Logo: A recognizable graphic design element,
often including a name or symbol.
Band Logos
Creative Lettering Logos
Personal Logos
• Personal Logos should include your name or
initials and symbols that represent you.
Personal Logo
Personal Logos
Today you will make a cover for your
sketchbook
• You will use your artist trading
card to create a personal logo
(unified design) for your
sketchbook.
• YOU MUST HAVE YOUR NAME
And CLASS PERIOD ON
YOUR SKETCHBOOK COVER!
• You must use at least 2 mediums
pencil, pen, colored pencil, marker,
pastel pencil, permanent marker