Larry Holdaway ([info]witchlars) wrote,
@ 2009-06-16 23:38:00
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Entry tags:art show, artwork, erotic, politics

Art Trading Cards...
Here are the art trading cards that I'm thinking about giving away at Club HELL. I made them on a whim, and never figured out what to do with them.

They're about the same size as baseball cards, and printed on acid-free, archival cardstock. All are reproductions of pieces that I've shown at various shows. There are nine, hand-numbered pieces in each edition.

I'm still not sure exactly what criteria I'll use to give them away. I'd like it to be something fun, sexy and kinda silly - like flashing me or grabbing my ass (so far, those are the most popular suggestions). Jonni suggested handing them out to people who ask good questions about the work, but the music is usual loud enough to make that one difficult (at best).


Edit: Rather than settle on just one condition, I've select my 5 favorites from the suggestions I have received...

This month, I'll be giving away *very* limited edition art trading-cards to anyone who does ONE of the following:

1) Trades me a card (or other piece of art) of their own.
2) Grabs my ass. (my personal favorite... lol)
3) Flashes me.
4) Signs up to model for my work.
5) Can tell me what my "Known Soldier" piece is about.

Limit 1 per person, while supplies last.


Anyway, here they are. Most are not safe for work... of course.


The Known Soldier
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


altar of hubris
3.5 x 2.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


Bathroom Vanity
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


oral i
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


oral ii
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


oral iii
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


ready
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


willing
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


able
2.5 x 3.5 in.
inkjet on archival cardstock
hand-numbered edition of 9 pieces


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[info]eruannatel
2009-06-17 04:48 pm UTC (link)
These are all lovely. I think I like the ready, willing, able series the best, mainly because I usually see female subjects in art and its nice to see a male.

But you dont have to send me any for the virtual ass-grab. ;)

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[info]witchlars
2009-06-18 08:14 am UTC (link)
Thanks!

I'm glad you like the male pieces, they're actually some of my favorites. A few narrow-minded idiots gave me shit when I first created them - but I do my best to ignore people like that!

I could go off on a tangent about sexuality, and the responsibility of the artist to be honest in all things... but I'm completely exhausted right now (long story), so I'll save that rant for another day! ;P

Seriously though, if you want one, just let me know. ;)

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[info]eruannatel
2009-06-18 08:19 pm UTC (link)
Oh! Since I cant be there to grab your ass in person, perhapes I could send you a print of my own in exchange?

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[info]witchlars
2009-06-19 06:06 am UTC (link)
That sounds great! Send me an email, and we'll exchange info, etc. You can get my email address off of my site: http://larryholdaway.com/

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[info]darklysewn
2009-06-17 05:26 pm UTC (link)
you know those are called ACEO's right?
you could always sell them on etsy
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&search_query=aceo&order=date_desc&ship_to=
they do allow mature items
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Artful representation of the nude human figure is allowed. The context of the nudity determines if it is a mature content item.
Items are subject to review on a case-by-case basis. If Etsy evaluates the content to be mature, you will be asked to edit the listing to comply with these policies or remove the listing entirely.
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ready willing and able are really nice. i agree, it's about time we see more men as art subjects

as for giving them out. someone who's been paying attention, and can remember the "titles" of your works would be a great game
:)

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[info]witchlars
2009-06-18 08:23 am UTC (link)
Thanks! Yeah, I know about ACEO's... but I can never seem to remember the acronym. I've considered selling them on etsy, but I really like the idea of giving this batch away (I'm not sure if I can articulate why).

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