What are ACEO's and Art Trading Cards? The acronym, ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. There are several versions of the history of ACEO's but the common denominator is that they must be 2.5" x 3" in size. Rather than go into lengthy explanations, here are a few links: www.art-cards.org/about.html The Wet Canvas forum for Art Cards and ACEO's Some people feel strongly that these miniature works of art should not be sold, only traded amongst artists.  I disagree.  I've bought many of these wonderful and tiny works of art (through ebay) and have created an album.  I love browsing through this album - it's like having a miniature art gallery of my own, all being original works of art.  Many artists sell prints of their work as ACOE's and many others sell photographs as ACEO's.  I say, to each his own!  My purchased additions to my collection include only original works of art and original collage work.  I like it that way but that doesn't mean it's the only way.  Again, to each his own.  I've also sold many ACEO's on ebay.  Following, I've posted a few. Another link I'd like to put here is for a group and new movement that I love the sounds of!  Original Small Works Of Art

The Swan Watercolour, painted on 300 lb Arches. 2.5" x 3" in size.

Birch Trees on Unryu Watercolour on Unryu rice paper. Mounted on Arches 140 lb paper and varnished for protection.

Daisy Watercolour on Arches 300 lb paper. 2.5" x 3". I love painting daisies!

Snowy Pine Another watercolour on Unryu rice paper. (Mounted on Arches 140 lb. paper, then varnished.)

Waterlily Watercolour on Unryu rice paper, mounted on 140 lb Arches paper, varnished.

Heron Watercolour on Arches 140 lb paper. 2.5" x 3".

Minature Waves and Collage

This ACEO is watercolour and collage, on Arches 140 lb paper.  Size is 2.5" x 3".  First, a very tiny painting of waves was completed.   (Think of something the size of a postage stamp!)  Then I collaged it onto the paper with the actual tube of paint used and also a piece of the actual kleenex used to 'dab' my brush on.  I had purchased a bag of goodies from someone on Ebay filled with little collage thingies.  That's where the 'G' came from.  After it was all coated with a coat of mat medium for protection, I mounted the entire thing on another piece of Arches 140 lb paper for some extra stability.  This photo shows the ACEO and a side view showing the 3-dimensional aspects of it.