Let's Paint! - U.S.

For this swap we will send our partner one painting we painted ourselves.

If you've never painted before or are a little rusty, don't shy away! This swap is designed with you in mind (and that includes me!) with the idea that hopefully, creating a smaller painting will be less daunting than a large scale work... something to get your feet wet.

Anyone interested in painting and who meets the following requirements is welcome to join.

Participant Requirements

• U.S. only. If you would like to start an international version of this swap, please be my guest!
• No newbies... there is enough time between now (May 8) and the signup date to get rated in at least one real mail swap.
• 4.8 rating or higher with no no-sends within the past 3 months.
• Any skill or experience level is welcome :)

Painting Requirements

• Your painting must be on stretched canvas (not on canvas board, cardboard, paper, etc.). Relatively inexpensive pre-stretched canvases can be bought at most fine arts or crafts stores like Michael's, Jo-Ann, Utrecht, Dick Blick, etc. (Example: http://www.dickblick.com/zz071/47/ or http://www.dickblick.com/zz071/35/ )
• Your painting should be a minimum size of 2.5" x 3.5" (ATC size) or 3" x 3". You're more than welcome to send a larger painting, for example 4" x 4" or 6" x 8", etc.
• Subject is sender's choice, but do not paint something that could be viewed as offensive or religious if your partner does not share your beliefs.
• Please put some time and effort into your work and have fun!

Rating

• Keep in mind that some (or most) of the people in this swap may have little or no experience with painting. Rate a 5 if you receive a painting and it meets or exceeds the requirements whether you like it or deem it worthy as art.
• The minimum size requirement is there to aid artists who aren't yet comfortable painting on larger canvases. If you would be unhappy receiving an ATC sized or 3" squared painting, I suggest that you do not join this swap.

Packaging

I personally have never sent or received paintings on canvas, but I think there are only 2 ways to go about this:

• Ship in a sturdy box or
• Ship in a padded envelope with lots of cardboard in front of and behind the painting.

If I am wrong and/or missing something, please let me know.

For Hearts

• If you'd like to try for a heart you could send a significantly larger painting, cater your painting to your partner's profile, send more than one painting, or include a profile surprise.

I hope everything is clear. If it isn't, please message me or post a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as I can! :)

Thanks for joining and happy swapping!