So pretty <3 I'm really loving the vintage ones (:

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that's an amazing collection.
I think, without the quotations you wouldn't be able to figure out the cards' origins. I see as many vintage ATCs among European artists as there are contemporary, experimental ones among the US cards, and I couldn't find definite hints to where the cards of the third category are from.
One thing I have considered may be the age of the artist, that influences style and motives. But then again, there are so different ideas and creations, you cannot really nail it down.
At least I can't (and personally, I'd find it a bit disappointing if you could really put the ATCs in bound categories )

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This is a good article! I find things like this interesting. Though I have to agree with Alohavera, I didn't really see a leaning towards a certain style of ATC within the US and European cards.

I love this collection! The little robin is honored to be included. It's really impossible for me to tell where any of these came from without going to the deviation page. I would just have to say they come from outstanding creative minds wherever they may reside geographically.

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Absolutely! I found the comment about US/European distinctions quite disconcerting, because I really see ATCs as bearing the creative signature, primarily, of the artist who made them. I suppose his/her culture may have an influence, but there are so many other, more interesting things going on in how s/he makes art.

Agree! The comment in the article seems a little over-generalized, and possibly a bit prejudiced?

THat is awesome, they all look so great! Thxs to you!

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Absolutely - categorizations are so diminishing, on the whole!

i wonder what kind of sampling of ATCs the writers were basing their opinion on. i agree with what you've said, the individual artist is the prime ingredient with their culture as an influence. but you can't just generalize like that. i think you've made that clear!

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