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Aceos - Small Art That Packs a Big Punch

Many people want to know the most effective ways to promote their art.
Let's face it--no one wants to be a "starving artist.
" It takes time and money to produce and frame your work in order to market it to your customers, Any vehicle that can help you promote your art successfully is always advantageous in positioning yourself in a crowded marketplace.
ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) are small cards that are 2.
5 x 3.
5 inches in size.
They are the precise dimensions of a standard size baseball card.
Putting time into making these cards can be quite beneficial to your business.
ACEOs provide a unique vehicle for customers to become familiar with your work.
Additionally, they are an inexpensive way for your clients to begin collecting your art.
For that reason, they can help you to build a client base and establish a rapport with your customers.
As each one will be signed by you on the back of the card, customers can be proud of their purchase of an original piece of art.
Producing them will allow you the freedom to experiment with various themes, as well as mediums to see what you can create on a small scale before moving on to producing larger pieces.
In short, they allow you to explore your creativity while providing you with feedback as to what your customers are interested in for their private collections.
Making ACEOs is not limited to painting or drawing.
If you are a mixed media artist, for instance, you can include fabric on the card or embroider it.
If you are a crafter or scrap booker, you can employ the same methods that you use in your regular work, but on a smaller scale appropriate to the size of the card.
Remember, all the while that you are producing these little gems, you will be honing your skills and creating more work to be proud of showing to your clients.
Because people who collect ACEOs are always looking for the unusual, it is a good idea to add some cards to your collection that have holiday themes, such as Christmas or Valentine's Day.
While perusing your site, customers might also purchase one as an impulse buy for a loved one or add it to their on-line shopping cart for a last-minute gift.
When it comes to creating themes for your ACEOs, the "sky's the limit.
" The cards may be small, but they are a potential goldmine.
So, if you are a person who enjoys using your creativity, these cards can provide you with a good place to start making an impact.
As you begin selling them, people will become more familiar with your own personal style.
ACEOs can start you on the path to getting your art recognized by many who have yet to experience your work.


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