When you think of knowledge an Owl comes to mind.
In this video lesson, you’ll learn how to create an artist trading card (ATC) based on a Fortune Cookie quote “You already know the answer to the questions lingering inside your head”.
Although a wood die cut is used for the owl, you can use anything as your focal point. An owl cutout from a magazine, digital image printed on your computer, sticker or any type of embellishment.
Artist Trading Card Surface
- 2.5″ x 3.5″ cardstock from packaging material.
- You can use any type of heavier stock such as 140lb watercolour or mixed media paper, chipboard or Terra Skin
Palette
- DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
- Burnt Umber – DMFA03
- Carbon Black – DMFA05
- DecoArt Dazzling Metallics: Black Pearl – DA122
- DecoArt Media Shimmer Mister: White – DMM12
- DecoArt Metallic Lustre
- Brilliant Turquoise – ML11C
- Polished Coral – ML17C
Prep and Mediums
- DecoArt Media
- White Gesso – DMM18
- White Tinting Base – DMM29
- Americana Decou-Page Glue, Sealer & Finish – Paper – DS115
Collage Materials
- Americana Decou-Page Paper – Olde Worlde – DP10
- Die-cut Owl (any type of owl focal point is fine)
Stamp Materials
- Circles and Swirls stamp
- Chicken Wire stamp (Kaisercraft)
- Black Archival Ink Pad
- ATC Stamp (optional)
Tools and Specialty Products
- DecoArt Application and Texture Tools: DAS221
- Dual Sided Paint Pouncers -DABK19-K
Brushes
- Royal Aqualon
- 1/2″ Glaze – R2700
- #8, 10 & 12 Shader – R2150
- 2/0 Round – R2250
- Royal Clear Choice Stencil Brush: 3/16″ Domed White Bristle – 1113
General Supplies:
- Royal Brush Square Brush Basin – RD325
- Unstick Reusable Arts and Crafts Sheet
- Mister Bottle Filled with Water
- Paper Towels
- Baby Wipes, Kitchen Wipes or Kitchen cloths (for dry rub application)
- Heat Gun
Manufacturers
- DecoArt – DecoArt.com
- Royal Brush – RoyalBrush.com
- Unstick – Unstick.ca
What did you think?
Can you see how flexible this project is. It can easily be adapted to a postcard, journal page or formal painting. Thinking of the fortune cookie quote, what focal point would you use instead of an owl? Comment below and let me know.