New Swap: Four Seasons Bird ATC Swap

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Four Seasons Bird ATC Swap

4-for-4 ATCs

Due: Postmarked by October 15th

Hosted by: Karla Jackson

We all love birds, so let's make four ATCs featuring birds in each season! When I was thinking this theme up about the four seasons, it was maybe a red cardinal or white dove for winter... a robin for springtime... a meadowlark, gold finch, or seagull for summer... a crow, owl, or turkey in the corn field for autumn.  While they are not necessarily birds of the season, they pair themselves well traditionally in those seasons. That being said, ANY bird will do as long as they fit into a representation of one of the seasons. Even artists who might not live in a four-season part of the world can play along... a dry season in summer, a rainy season in spring or even autumn... any idea can be adapted to work for this swap.

Each of your ATCs should represent a different season. As a technique, please use an old book page or sheet music for your background. All talents are welcome - anyone can do this!

When swapped, each artist will receive a different ATC for each of the four seasons. As my gift to all who join, I will be making an ATC that features each of the four seasons on one card.

For inspiration, some nice bird images can be found on my Pinterest page here.

Include an address label and $2 for return postage.

1) SPROUTING: Geared toward the artist who has recently begun their journey into mixed media, these swaps are open to all group members, regardless of experience.  Participation is the key - caring and sharing in the spirit of friendship and fun.  Every artist needs to understand that contributors to these projects can be of any level of artistic experience.