On a sunny but brisk day, 5 Artists met in the Transit Annex to share and create. 5 Artists traded, 1 of which was by proxy.
Due to low interest, the Art Group that was going to meet in the mornings of the Transit Traders' meetings has been cancelled. Sarah is considering alternatives and will keep Artists posted.
Members participated in the 2018 Animal Blind Trade with Giraffe for March and Dog for April. The animals for May and June are Pig and Cat, respectively.
The Pocket Pages are complete, as some Artists volunteered to make 2 cards for some. Pocket Pages will be returned to the original Artist. Jenn sent out an email today to current and former Transit Traders as a reminder.
Regarding supplies, Sue suggested green "Frog Tape" for projects rather than blue painters' tape. It can be found on Amazon.com or at Walmart; search for "frog tape painters tape."
We discussed how to increase membership. Nancy L. will put an ad on SwapBot. Jenn will post information on Facebook.
Artists brought 1-2 items to contribute to an ATC supply kit for the May Challenge. Artists are to use a combination of items in the kit to create an ATC; all objects do not need to be used. Save the extras/leftovers in case we want to use them for a Challenge in July or later in the year.
Jenn then demonstrated some of the fun techniques of using Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper - including using the applicators, using blending solution, making circles within circles, and using a straw. Sue used Alcohol Inks with Stencils which resulted in a very interesting background.
The next meeting will be on May 19th at 1pm in the Transit Fine Arts Gallery in the Transit Building. We will set-up a table in the "back" room to work. Sarah has volunteered to do a demonstration and workshop involving Vellum and Acetate. Thank you Sarah!
For next time, May 19th at 1pm, please bring:
*Challenge: Make (1) ATC using supplies from the kit created on March 17, 2018
*Challenge: Make (1) ATC from the Alcohol Ink/Yupo Paper Workshop
*2018 Blind Trade: Animals: May-Pig; June-Cat
*Regular Trade
*JAMS
*Please note the change in location
Welcome to the Transit Traders website! We are a group of artists who love to get together every other month to swap Artist Trading Cards. We meet in Oil City, PA and we would be delighted to have you join us.