Collection: ACEO CARDS- ART CARDS, EDITIONS, & ORIGINALS
ACEO cards (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) are miniature, collectible works of art, always measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches (the size of a playing card) and created by artists in any medium, including paintings, drawings, or prints. They are highly collectible, can be traded, and are sold as unique originals or limited-edition prints, often displayed in trading card sleeves or small frames.
Key Characteristics:
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Size: The defining feature is their exact size: 2.5" x 3.5" (64mm x 89mm).
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Origin: A modern evolution of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), ACEOs are generally bought and sold, while ATCs are typically traded.
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Mediums: Artists use various materials, such as watercolor, oils, acrylics, ink, pencil, collage, or digital art.
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Types: They can be Originals (unique pieces) or Editions (limited prints of a larger work).
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Collectibility: People collect them by artist, subject, or theme, displaying them in sleeves or small frames like baseball cards.
How They're Used:
- Collecting & Trading: They're popular for building collections without needing large wall spaces.
- Display: Kept in card sleeves, binders, or framed individually or in grids.
- Gifting: They offer affordable ways to own original art or give meaningful, tiny masterpieces.