What is ACEO?

[SuperArtAddict]

I love making and collecting ACEO's and in a bid to make them more popular I have just created a Facebook page 'ACEO Art Cards', for artists to exhibit their work and collectors to share recommendations etc. Please take a look and join in, and lets make these wonderful little pieces of art more popular!

[LordAntonis]

Do you know of any groups to join for artists who want to sell these?

[debcoart]

@LordAntonis over on eBay, where they were created 5 years ago, there are several groups containing thousands of artists who sell their art cards there. If you do a search for ACEO on eBay, you will get thousands of auctions to come up and in one of those artists' stores you will find the names of some of the groups.

[AF0093]

So the ACEOs are for sale and the ACTs are just for trading?

[debcoart]

Yes.  ACEO = Art Cards Editions and Originals

ATCs = Artist Trading Cards

[meloearth]

Whoohoo! Thanks for this, Deb. I'm gonna use it anytime someone asks me what it is, and on my blog and web site. I feel lazy to explain every time someone asks, hehe.

[debcoart]

It really IS a lot easier to show someone a video rather than writing it all out again and again! I'm so glad to be able to make videos! It makes teaching and stuff soooo much easier!

[FLuSHUnderground]

i love making these!!!

[Tassycrafty]

Thanks for sharing this. I had an idea about this but I like the way you explained it.I started some a two years ago but never really got into it again, now after I have seen your video, ...hmmm who knows:)

Tassy

[debcoart]

I just looked over your channel page...nice vids! If you think you might want to teach any online classes, come see what we are doing in Ning. There are about 300 artists in the group I created and 17 of them are going to be delivering online classes this year.

There is a link to the group on my channel page. Check it out and let me know if you are interested in being an instructor! :D

[b0nediva]

You ROCK Deb!

[b0nediva]

......and the history is a bit more involved than that.....

[debcoart]

Well, feel free to elaborate, kiddo! I don't know if you are referring to the history of the cards from back in Europe or if you are referring to the history of the ACEOs on eBay.

I'm ready anytime you are!

[b0nediva]

Jimmy got on here......where am I?

Hmmmmph

[debcoart]

I haven't gotten the 3rd segment of my ACEO videos completed yet. No worries....you are there! No wait a sec, you are in the 2nd ACEO video. I'm pretty sure I got one of your oils in there!

[art4artsake66]

thanks for this info, I always wondered how these cards came about.

Wendy

[debcoart]

Wendy,

I have a couple other ACEO videos on my channel, too. Still haven't shown my entire collection of artwork that I have been stockpiling from others!

[thebrownboysdotws]

WOW! YOu're REALLY talented! That little girl that you first show is beautiful and I LOVE THE COLORS & TEXTURE on the card around 1:36-1:40 or so. That peacock looking bird is really cute, too!

Joyce - TheBrownBoysdotws Mom

[debcoart]

J, how I wish I could take credit for that incredible oil painting of that little girl and the other peacock ACEO. However, those are paintings in my collection.

My original artwork actually appears as the stills in between the live shots of this video.  :D They have a more Gothic look to them.

[EvelineUK]

Don't forget to look for ACEO on Etsy too!

[debcoart]

Thanks, Eveline. I added Etsy in my second ACEO video. :D

[bonneau1]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[jmkosm]

thanks deb for including my piece......

jim

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[debcoart]

Jeem!  Thanks for watching the video and commenting, sweetheart!

I don't guess you are making ACEOs anymore. So I feel fortunate that I even got one of yours!!!

[nathaniel9897]

Thanks for sharing :)

[debcoart]

You are welcome, Nat. I am thinking about making another ACEO video in the next month or so.

[xjaeva]

check them out on etsydotcom too :)

I loves em

[jasmine1960]

beautiful thanks for sharing

[harborgurl]

great video, thanks for sharing!

[debcoart]

Thanks hon! I am glad that you enjoyed this video. :D

[MzHellfyre]

I always wondered about this. Thank you!

[debcoart]

Fire Lily...thanks for watching and commenting!

[wyllieohagan]

Yes, I agree there DW, this is an excellent video - engaging and informative. Debs you are doing a great job, thank you for supporting live artists.

[debcoart]

Thanks! Just my opinion, but I think LIVE artists are in more need of support than the dead ones. LOL

Maybe those dead ones are reincarnating back as rich art buyers and buying their own work? I don't know...:D

[denisewyllie]

Hi Deb, thanks for contacting me and sharing your excellent video. I look forward to hearing more from you in future.

I am one half of wyllieohagan. Have you seen our channel?

Your video is clear and informative. You have a varied and interesting collection of artworks. Can I ask do you buy your work from ebay or elsewhere and what kind of price range do you generally buy work at?

wishing you well and Happy art collecting.

[debcoart]

Denise, the most that I have paid for any one piece in my art collection is $100. Naturally, I try to get them for less, which is possible on eBay because of the auction style format. Of course, I have also missed out on some that I wanted very badly.

But I'm currently doing more selling than buying. Finances being what they are....:D

[WarlordFeyd]

You make very beautiful art and ty for becoming one of my friends on Tube--God bless you and your continued talent Deb from Mikey in Arizona!

[debcoart]

Hugs to ya, Mikey in Arizona!

[HandwhistlerBen]

How fascinating!!!

[debcoart]

Thank you, Ben.

[charlee2552]

I like these smaller sized pieces of art work. In fact, if I were to get into some art work, the ACEOs would appeal to me more than working on larger pieces. Thanks for the video, it was very interesting. Have a great weekend Deb!!

[debcoart]

Hugs to you, sweetie! These ACEOs are very appealing to those who love details. I hope that you do decide to give them a go!

[ARTonEBAY]

:) nice video Deb

[debcoart]

Thank you, sweetheart! I'm so glad to see you over here on YT. Love your art!!

[LAArtGallery]

What a wonderful video, We sure could use this advertisement Deb. Thanks for doing this, my ebay is sooooooooooooo slow, and I just started back again!

[debcoart]

Hi sugar lamb! I saw some of your posts and artwork on eBay last night when I was in the groups posting my new mermaid ACEO to show off. :D

I got an email from a gal that wants to put this video over on Facebook, so I told her to go for it. The more people that see these little beauties in the outside world, the better!

eBay has been slow all summer, which is not unusual. I think that's why they gave us a 25 cent listing fee special......

[gaylemontayo]

As an ACEO artist I want to take a moment to THANK YOU for the great YouTube video! Great job! You have sparked new interests! Wishing you the best on your sales! Love, your fellow Ebay Aceo artist....art2xpress

[debcoart]

Thank so much, Gayle! I had many ACEO video collaborations on my Channel last year which featured lots of eBay artists, but I had to move them elsewhere because of potential copyright hassles. They were only slide shows, but I had some very cool ones...my favorites were from the Mermaids and Sea Gods group on eBay. They had some real stunners!

[Ryojul]

I actually am going to try doing this. I had been planning for a while to do it but first I have to finish the projects I'm working on first then move on to them. I hope I can show you a few or just one when I finish some. Very informative video.

[debcoart]

Julia....this makes me feel very good that you are excited about doing some ACEOs. YAY! I'll tell you what...when you are making some and after they are finished, make a video of it and post it here as a video response. That way more people might see it? I look forward to seeing your work, for sure!!!!!

[Ryojul]

Thank you. Since this is my first time trying to make some I might be a little uncertain about aceo requirements. I've done some research and so far it seems there aren't many rules, just the size. Well, when I get some done I'll try to make a video.

[debcoart]

Precisely. The size is THE qualifier on the ACEOs. They have been made from wood, glass, plastic, fabric, polymer clay, and practically any materials you can think of. Enjoy!

[glennmach]

Very Interesting video!! 5 ***** Marc Jones Vocalist.....Los Angeles,U.S.A.

[debcoart]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Marc!

[chillsister]

Thanks, Deb.

[debcoart]

Thanks, Audrey.  :D

[ssexybrowneyes]

great info.thanks.

[debcoart]

Thanks for watching and commenting, sweetheart!

[debcoart]

Thank you, MI-ZAida YAY !!!

[Rango9]

So this is what ACEO was about! I had no idea... I thought it was something totally different...

I feel so awful for not having paid attention earlier.

Great info!

[debcoart]

No need to feel awful! ACEOs haven't really caught on yet outside of eBay. I know some artists are selling them at art shows and some are being shown in art galleries, but it's not all the rage YET. There is an ACEO magazine now.

[erictfrancis]

.this is so intresting.what size is the cards? I want to try one.

[debcoart]

Eric...these cards are 2.5" x 3.5" in size. That is the only requirement needed to classify them as ACEOs.

I should have put that in the video, eh?

[plcarmstrong]

Thanks, really great cards and happy anniversary II!

[debcoart]

Thanks so much.  I appreciate you watching and commenting!!

[aeporterarts]

That was really interesting! Thank you for the education!

[debcoart]

Aaron, I am glad that you enjoyed this video!

[debcoart]

Thanks, Rick! Did you catch The Who special on MTV or was it VH1 this past weekend? I violated the Viacom boycott for that one....whoa! It was superb!

[debcoart]

I see that you have an ACEO video on your Channel! YAY !!!

[bscarlette]

dear Deb,Congradulation on your 2nd years on YT.Many many to come :)

[debcoart]

Thank you so much, sugar lamb!

[ble86n]

Deb, Thanks for replying and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

[Ginasart]

thank you so much for the information id like to go smaller and paint some up i love one of yours with the lady and the bright colors

[debcoart]

Gina, I know you have some art videos on your Channel but I can't see the pink on pink links there to go have a look at them. I don't see the video box on the page, either, but I also wear bifocals....so I may have missed it.

The ACEO in the video of the lady and the bright colors is a brilliant painting. I wish I had done that one! It cost me a small fortune to own one of her ACEOs....

[grandmafottz]

dear dEB, awesome video!!!! also, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2 year anniversary ON you tube!!!

[debcoart]

Thank you so much, sugar pie!  xoxoxoxoxox

[juststuBC]

Happy second year! Those cards look very cool, all that detail and different color must take a lot of time and skill. Have you ever made any of your own?

[debcoart]

Yes, I have made and sold about 120 of the ACEOs so far. The still images that show in the video are some of my work...my past ACEOs.

Thanks for watching!

[fridamorelia]

That's great deb!

You have many beautiful cards!

I loved this very informative vid, Thank you !!

[debcoart]

Thank you very much, Frida, you little sweetie!

[entrim]

cool, ive never seen cards that cool

[debcoart]

Aren't they cool? I have a great collection!

[ble86n]

Thanks Deb! I wonder, what is on the back of the cards, if anything? J:)

[debcoart]

J...I thought about that after I had posted the video---I should have shown the back of one. Some people put their contact info, sign & date them, name of the ACEO. Some add more artwork on the back. It varies from artist to artist.

[shellrosecreations]

Deb, that's a wonderful explanation! I sure hope more people catch on to the craze! I sure enjoy collecting them...almost as much as making them!

XOXO

shell

[debcoart]

And you make some very lovely ACEOs, Shell! Thanks so much. xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[Ravensinger]

Very neat!

[debcoart]

Glad you like it!

[BishUTubeop]

Happy 2nd birthday on Youtube !

PS : for me ATC means air traffic controller... because i'm one :)

[debcoart]

Well, an air traffic controller, eh? :D

Thanks to you, honey.

[marysissy1]

Happy 2nd YouTube birthday :)

[debcoart]

Thanks, sweetie!

[lorrieatLDP]

Wow - I had no clue! Thanks so much for the insight and knowledge! And happy 2nd year YouTube anniversary!

[debcoart]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Lorrie!

[7203507]

very interesting! thanks for

posting this.

[debcoart]

You are very welcome, honey.

[rockybudgeboa]

YUMMM :)

All the Best

[debcoart]

Yummmm...to you, too!

[dwljk]

so glad you did this - tinkerlove has been trying to get me to do these and I've got to get started soon. thanks for showing us!

[debcoart]

Many thanks to you, Sweetie!

[twister7boy]

this is so cool. i never knew anything abotu this. and i browse ebays art work all the time. thanks. i fella share comming on.

peace. gregg

[debcoart]

I'm glad this was helpful to you, Gregg!

[Alek9997]

nice

[debcoart]

Thanks, Alek!

[AndreasBusshart]

thats interesting,nice art work

[debcoart]

Appreciate your comment! Thank you!

[londonpenda]

Happy 2nd YouTube birthday Deb;)

[debcoart]

Thank you, sweetheart!

[k6yardotcom]

Thanks for sending me my friend.

Nice and cute!

:) Ruben

[debcoart]

I'm glad you watched the video and commented, Ruben. Thank you.

[DDbRowN67]

Happy two year youtube anniversary!!! Here's wishing many more!!! :)

[debcoart]

Many thanks to you, DD!

[monicatlink]

Loved your video, so well informed!! ;D thanx for sharing!

[debcoart]

Thank you so much, Monica!

[Peachycreampanda]

Cool did you make this? ^^

[debcoart]

Alyssa, the ACEOs that I hold in the video were ones that I bought from other artists on eBay. The still shots of the artwork are all mine. :D

[kazeseka]

Kudos Deb. And happy 2nd youtube anniversary!

[debcoart]

Kaz, many thanks to you for your continued creativity and well wishes to all of us!

[mkuebler5]

thanks deb, i have to say that i hadn't heard of them before. Some nice ones there.

peace

[debcoart]

Michael, few people outside of eBay have heard of ACEOs yet. It's a new 'movement' that has grown pretty rapidly in the past 4 years. Artists are now showing their ACEOs in galleries and at art shows and selling them. It's cool!

[rockybudgeboa]

HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY!!!

[debcoart]

YAY !!! Come have some cake and ice cream!

[artbeings]

Great work Deb, very helpful. Two years, how does that break down for hours of work?

[debcoart]

JL...as you well know, there is no way to calculate the number of hours that each of us spends on marketing, promo, networking, etc etc. I know you MUST hold a record in that department for all the help you have given to your group members. What a doll you are!!

[007fleet86]

Cool video Deb! Also Happy second anniversary on You Tube!

[debcoart]

Good to see you, cookie! Hugs and kisses to you as always.....xoxoxoxoxox

[oneiblind30]

Happy two years!

[debcoart]

Huey....I appreciate that very much. :D

[dixiesda]

Congrat's on your 2nd Anniversary...

[debcoart]

I appreciate the sentiment, sweetie!

[snellvillegirl]

Thank you for such an informative vid!!! I appreciate your generousity in letting other artists and collectors know about this!

[debcoart]

What a sweetheart you are! Thanks for watching and for commenting. YAY !!!

[AnnRan]

Happy YouTube Anniversary, Deb! And thanks for the great promo for ACEOs. I'm a creator and collector and I LOVE 'em :)

-Ann

[debcoart]

Hugs & kisses to you, Ann! :D

[texasgirly1979]

nice colors and pictures! ;)

[debcoart]

Love ya, TG!!!!

[DogsRuleLoveMust]

wow thats cool

[debcoart]

Thank you so much, DRLM!

[Kiraly222]

Deb, How lucky I'm I to have found your Channel. Your the best. Thanks Cookie

[debcoart]

Thank YOU, Cookie! xoxoxoxoxox

[hadassahart]

You are so sweet!!!!!

Live in my heart and don't need to pay the rent,

it's free for you!

[debcoart]

Hugs to you, sugar! xoxoxoxoxxox

[malakai1]

cool i may have to do this now....i never really tried anything new with my art so i guess this would be a start

[debcoart]

Lisa, I hope you will video your ACEOs and share them with us when you have them completed!

[colamoonpig]

Thank you for explaining

[debcoart]

You're welcome. By the way, one of my all-time favorite groups is Pink Floyd. I made an art piece and video based upon one of their albums. :D

[47XXYs]

Thank you.

[debcoart]

And thank you, too!!!!

[aspire62]

cool video 5 stars for you thanks for sharing

[debcoart]

Thank you. It is very kind of you to say so!

[aspire62]

your welcome my friend

[mazoommzee]

Wonderful, informative vid - Deb, you rock! Look out for a new way to present ACEO..... in a cookbook! Art On a Plate - to be released in August.

[debcoart]

Zoom, I think I read something about that in the ACEO group! Wasn't there also a deck of 52 playing cards being created?

Thanks for watching the vid and for commenting, sugar lamb!

[IWillkissbrolybuubuu]

This is cool, I never heard of this.....Thank you! 5/5

[debcoart]

It's cool, isn't it?? Thanks for watching and for commenting. YAY!

[cdeeryart]

Deb- thanks for another great ACEO vid! You know that's how I got my foot into selling my art with these wonderful little cards. I recognize the work of many of those that you have shown here! It truly is an awesome way to have your own personal gallery of art! Thanks for your support of the arts community- it means so much!

[debcoart]

Cyndi, my little honey pot. Am I ever glad to see you again! I was disturbed when you pulled all your vids recently because of the Viacom situation, but like I said before....don't let the bastids get you down!

You have entirely too much talent and imagination to share with the world to do that. Can't wait to see your next video!!!

[arttxcentrix]

Thank you Deb, I've done ACTs but never ACEOs...YET! lol

[debcoart]

Exactly....YET is the key word there. Can't wait to see them!!

[luckyjopot]

i learn a lots about arts! of the past ! thank you deb w/ care marian

[debcoart]

Thanks so much, Marian!

[Vyn2007]

thank you very much for this impressive video and information wish you a sunny sunday and maybe I would love to paint such cards too!

[debcoart]

Vyn, that would be lovely if you painted some ACEOs. You could play your own music and paint to it, eh? :D

[HellenicMagic]

lol! Very nice!

[debcoart]

Thank you, my friend!

[Malyuriqoe]

i Like your videos...

i learn...

and so very artistic...

[debcoart]

Hugs to you, SJ!

[reaggaedawn]

Hiya Deb

Real Cool Video

Thanks for sharing it with me

Dawn :-)

[debcoart]

xoxoxoxoxox, Dawn!!!

[zenli7]

That's fabulous! I'm gonna do one right now...

[debcoart]

YAY !!! Maybe you could sell some of your work and increase the money you need to study overseas, eh?

[artmemoirs]

This was quiet interesting and educational. Thank you for sharing this.

[debcoart]

Ariana, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[Kohana2007]

I like the cat one ^_^ (Well I like them all really)I've never heard of ACEO's before now but they are so cool! Thanks for explaining ^_^ ♥

[debcoart]

Thank you, Nollie. When you search around for ACEOs and see some of the work that is available, you will be blown away.

[starzship]

wonderful!

[debcoart]

Many thanks to you, lambkins!