What is an ACEO Miniature Painting?

 

 

Some samples of my ACEO's

                         

I am often asked "What exactly is an ACEO Miniature Painting?" 

The simple answer is...

"It's a work of art, that must be the standard size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches"

That is the only rule that cannot be broken - no other size is acceptable! It can be in either portrait or landscape orientation.

So once you have the size right, the choice of materials is endless!

Any type of card or canvas is acceptable. 

I use Arches Watercolour 300g (140lb) and cut it to size myself with a hand hobby guillotine. 

Any medium can be used including pencil, watercolours, oils, acrylics, multi medium as well as craft embellishments, such as glitter or craft paints.

To get a good idea of the range of ACEO's produced have a look on eBay - search for ACEO Original - there are 13 225 ACEO's for sale on eBay today! You will be amazed at the huge variation of styles and subjects!

So have a go at creating an ACEO yourself - if you have always worked with larger sheets of paper, it will take a little time to adjust. 

But if your first efforts are not working, it is less painful binning a small rectangle (just 3.5 x 2.5 inches) of expensive artist's paper, than a whole sheet, I can  promise you!

Have a look at my watercolour ACEO's on eBay at present...

I sell them on Auction but other sellers prefer to fix a price - whatever works for you! 

Or maybe you prefer just to create ACEO's for your own collection!

Whatever you decide, enjoy the fun of producing these little masterpieces!