Monday, November 28, 2016

Matryoshka Artist Trading Cards



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Hello! I'm very excited to show you my new Matryoshka Artist Trading Cards! ATCs are fun to collect and trade with friends or just display. 
If you're not familiar with my work, I've drawn around 100 of the beautiful and fascinating cultures from around the world in matryoshka shape. With so many to choose from, you might be wondering how I chose just three in this new format. Well, it was easy! These are the first three that I originally created so they hold a special place in my heart. My intention is for these to be a fun and educational way to learn about and celebrate the many diverse cultures of our world. If there is enough interest in them I will continue to add new ATC's in the future. I'm looking forward to getting some plastic trading card pocket sheets and starting a collection for my own daughter in a 3-ring binder. 
Every Artist Trading Card is handmade in my studio by me. I use an inkjet printer for artwork that produces pieces intended to last for generations. They are printed on one side of high-quality, heavyweight matte photo paper. The card then folded in half to make it the size of a trading card (2.5"x3.5"). As with all of the items from my Etsy shop, ATCs are produced with care and closely examined to ensure that each is a perfect composition. 
Each full-color card has matryoshka artwork on both sides. One side shows the full Matryoshka drawing. The reverse features a close-up of the face and indentifies culture, country and continent the Matryoshka represents. To ensure its pristine condition, it is placed in a rigid, clear, top loading card holder. 
Matryoshka Artist Trading Cards are currently available exclusively in my Etsy shop and can be viewed under the new section called "Artist Trading Cards". 
Peace,
Amy

Monday, July 4, 2016

Łowicz Polish Bride Matryoshka

Łowicz Polish Bride Matryoshka

Hello! I have just completed my Polish Bride from Łowicz, Matryoshka. She is the second Polish Matryoshka I have drawn. The first one I drew back in 2010.

Polish Matryoshka drawn in 2010

Prints, coloring sheet files and merchandise for both are now available in my Etsy and zazzle shops.

If you have a culture you would like me to draw, or have made a suggestion and are waiting for me to compete it, please send me any photos or links to examples you have of the cultural dress you are interested in. I would love to see it and it may help me get to your suggestion quicker.

Thank you for your continued interest and support! :)

Peace,
Amy

Friday, June 10, 2016

Mexican China Poblana Matryoshka

Mexican China Poblana Matryoshka

Hello! Introducing my latest Matryoshka a China Poblana from Mexico. There are so many beautiful cultures in Mexico and so far I've drawn four of them!  Prints of various sizes and a coloring sheet PDF downloadable file are now available in my Etsy shop. Postcards, notecards, postage stamps and tote bags are available in my zazzle shop.

Mexican Matryoshkas
Above are my earlier Mexican cultures; a Yucatan, a dancer (Jalisco Folklorico), and a Tehuana.

I have updated my Suggestions List on the right hand column of my blog. If you have made a suggestion and are waiting for me to get to it please check the list and make sure I have included it. If you don't see it please let me know. Also, if you have photos or links to examples showing the type of dress you would like me to depict in your culture suggestion, they are always helpful and appreciated!

Peace,
Amy

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Salvadoran Matryoshka

Salvadoran Matryoshka
Hello! We have been enjoying a beautiful spring here in Winston-Salem, NC. With the fear of frost over it's time to plant flowers in our yards and gardens. I hope you are having a beautiful season where you are too.

Today I would like to introduce you to my latest drawing, a Salvadoran Matryoshka! Prints of various sizes and a downloadable coloring sheet are now available in my Etsy shop. Postage stamps, postcards, note cards and tote bags are available in my zazzle shop.

I have also added a new design to my spoonflower shop. I was inspired last Christmas by our white Christmas tree and vintage ornaments, and designed this new pattern entitled White Christmas tree. It is now available on all different types of fabric, wall paper and gift wrap in my spoonflower shop.

White Christmas Tree

This time of year is very inspiring with all its beauty. I'm hoping to have more drawings for you soon. :)

Peace,

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

New– Latvian Matryoshka

Latvian Matryoshka
Hello, and Happy 2016 to you! Today I'd like to introduce you to my new Latvian Matryoshka. I've created her after receiving some suggestions on a redesign of the Latvian Matryoshka I first drew in 2010. I hope you like her! Prints in a variety of sizes and a downloadable coloring sheet are now available in my Etsy shop. Also, postage stamps, postcards, note cards and tote bags are available in my zazzle shop.

Peace,
Amy
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