Candles on Black Board

candles- Pastel pencil on Black Board ATC

Just got to try a "new" to me product. ATC Black Board.
Artist Trading Cards are small (2.5 x 3.5) just like baseball cards and are made to be swapped or traded among artist just like sports cards are.

I enjoy working on that small space when I want to just relax and draw or paint without having to put too much thought or energy into my work. I experiment with new types of paper or mediums getting an idea of how it works and looks.

I have traded occasionally with other groups or artists but most of the time Im happy just to use them as " thumbnails" for ideas later on.

The Black Board paper is smooth with just enough tooth for pastel + charcoal pencils.
Im looking forward to trying the rest of the package produced by Strathmore with gel pens, pearlized paint and who knows what else !