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Self Portrait Swap!

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Self Portrait Swap!
Swap Coordinator:kataish (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Art  Mail Art 
Number of people in swap:8
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.90 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:September 21, 2010
Date items must be sent by:September 30, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I really love to see how people interpret themselves. In this swap you'll have to create one self portrait, in any way, shape or form you'd prefer. Make a postcard or notecard, a drawing, a sculpture made from macaroni, glue and spray paint (ok maybe not THAT), but present it in any way you'd like.

Some ideas I have are:

  • postcard
  • ATC
  • notecard
  • collage
  • painting
  • assemblage
  • scrap book page
  • illustrated poem
  • zine

You don't have to be an artist, or even be any "good" at art. Just be creative and show a bit of yourself through artwork and creativity!

You'll only have 1 partner (international). Nobody with a lower rating than 4.9. No unexplained 1s or 3s... if you're concerned about unfair ratings you have, drop me a line. I will be checking profiles and banning people if I must (but I don't want to, so play by the rules, please?), nobody wants to be flaked on! Newbies are welcome but ONLY with a well filled-out profile.


PLEASE NOTE: THIS SWAP CAN BE EITHER Type 2 OR Type 3... IT IS YOUR CHOICE. You can send a self portrait of ANY FORMAT to your partner. I think I've made that fairly clear at this point, but some people are having a hard time without stricter "rules" & "regulations". I really only wanted to start this swap so people could be inspired to create something (anything!) that is truly about themself. Creating a self portrait gets you to look at and inside yourself, and you'll usually end up learning something new. Just put some effort into it, and create something wonderful!

Discussion

vhui 09/15/2010 #

what size will be the best for this?

spidermann 09/15/2010 #

newbequestion: is there something else i should keep in mind?

kataish 09/15/2010 #

@vhui any size you want! This is all about what YOU want to send!

kataish 09/15/2010 #

@spindermann I'm not sure I understand what you mean?

spidermann 09/15/2010 #

i take that as "no" ;)

thebragal 09/15/2010 #

@spidermann This is a pretty wide open swap. Most hostesses are quite good at outlining their swaps and this is well-worded and clear. There shouldn't be anything else to keep in mind if it's done well! Not that it specifically applies in this case, but please! read the FAQ section if you haven't already. It is a wealth of excellent info.

Obstminkerl 09/19/2010 #

"Make a postcard or a drawing" but it's in the ATC categorie. That confuses me. Do I have to make an ATC or can it be a drawing on a paper of the size of a letter (f.e.)?

kataish 09/20/2010 #

I actually added it to a LOT of categories but only the first two "stuck". It can be ANY craft you want.

And I realize that I marked it as Type 2 FLAT MAIL, but it could ALSO be a TYPE 3, Package or Craft. It can be ANYTHING your heart desires! As long as its a self portrait!

spidermann 09/23/2010 #

when will i get to know who my partner is?

kataish 09/23/2010 #

I am assigning partners right now. I meant to do it yesterday but I was sick and did not even turn on my computer. Sorry for the delay!

spidermann 09/24/2010 #

cool, now i can start :D

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