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Sketch Game: Exquisite Corpse (1 of 3), US Only

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Sketch Game: Exquisite Corpse (1 of 3), US Only
Swap Coordinator:ispyspookymansion (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Games  Mail Art 
Number of people in swap:2
Location:Regional - United States
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:May 12, 2026
Date items must be sent by:May 19, 2026
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Exquisite corpse is a drawing game where multiple people collaborate to create a character without being able to see each others work. It was invented by surrealists and results in very silly characters. How will this round work?

  1. Fold a sheet of paper into thirds, like you would to mail a regular sized letter.

  2. On the top third only, draw a character's head and shoulders. Make sure that the shoulders extend slightly into the middle section (think 1/8-1/4 inch of line), so it will be visible when the top is folded over. Take 5-10 minutes for this drawing.

  3. When you finish, please stick a post-it note over your drawing, so your partner will not see it on accident!

  4. On the back of the sheet, please write your name, username, the date, and "Sketch Game: Exquisite Corpse".

  5. Stamp and self address an envelope, then put your folded drawing inside.

  6. Put it in another envelope, and mail this to your partner!

So, what will happen in the other 2 rounds? Two other artists will add a torso and arms, then legs and feet WITHOUT seeing what the others have added in advance! The third round person will send it back to you, so you can see the character you created together! I will make accommodations in the other 2 rounds for folks joining late. All 3 rounds are posted to join now!

For a visual example of how this game works, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPb3GYBOmGI and feel free to message me with any questions!

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