GETTING STARTED WITH ACEOs: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Creating and Selling Art Cards, Editions & Originals
Discover the art form that’s taking over, and learn how to create and sell your own.
ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) are tiny masterpieces, just 2.5 x 3.5 inches, but they’re huge in the creative community. Whether you’re an artist looking for a low-pressure way to sell your work, or someone who wants to build something personal to enjoy or share, ACEOs may be the answer.
This isn’t a fantasy guide filled with success stories from famous artists. This is real, practical, honest advice from someone who’s learned (and is still learning) what works in this space.
Inside, you’ll find:
What ACEOs actually are and why collectors can’t get enough of them.The surprising history of how they started (hint: it involves hockey cards).How to create beautiful ACEOs in any medium, including watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic, collage, digital art, and more.The exact formula for pricing your work fairly so you can make money.How to photograph your cards so they sell.Which platforms to use (eBay, Etsy, TinyGallery, Nerdworth, Whatnot) and why each one matters.The real costs of selling online and how to maximize profit.How to ship safely so your collectors are pleased when their cards arrive.How to build a community of return buyers who care about your work.Plus practical tools:
A companion workbook section with frameworks for tracking costs, managing sales, calculating pricing, and building your collector base. A complete glossary of ACEO and marketplace terminology. Real examples and honest talk about what it takes to succeed.
Perfect for:
Artists wanting to start selling their work without massive investment. Creators looking for a fulfilling side business. Anyone who wants to make beautiful, handmade art and share it with people who will treasure it. Teachers and parents looking for creative activities with real purpose. Anyone who’s ever felt the barrier to entry for “real art” was too high.
You don’t need to be an established artist to start (I certainly wasn’t). You don’t need expensive supplies. You don’t need a massive following. You just need creativity, the willingness to learn, and this guide to show you exactly how.
Your gourgeous scenes belong here. Your portrait art belongs here. Your weird art belongs here. Your unique style belongs here. Let’s make some beautiful cards.
About the Author:
Christina Dennis is a special education teacher, and a creator and entrepreneur who develops educational resources, guides, and creative tools for families, teachers, and students. Through her website and multiple product lines, she’s built a community of learners and creative thinkers. She discovered ACEOs and saw their potential as both creative practice and learning tools. This guide brings together her expertise in product creation, her passion for accessible learning, and her belief in the power of small ideas to spark big engagement.
