CARD ARCHIVE PROJECT
Original watercolor paintings based on trading cards
1-of-1
Artist: Adam Lister
Surface: 140 lb Arches cold press paper
Size: 2.5x3.5 inches (exact size of a traditional trading card)
Case: 35 pt one-touch case
Double-sided painting (Front and back of the card)
Signed by the artist on the back
PROJECT: The Card Archive Project is an ongoing series of hand-painted watercolors that celebrate the nostalgia, design, and history of iconic trading cards. Each piece is a unique, 1-of-1 painting, replicating both the front and back of the chosen card In the artist’s signature geometric style. You can submit all types of trading cards - whether they’re from your childhood collection or a modern favorite. There is an archive list below for collectors to check and see which cards have already been painted. Once a card has been done, it’s added to the list and will never be painted again.
Suggested categories:
- Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Wrestling, Soccer, and more
- Gaming: Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, and classic collectible games
- Pop Culture: Star Wars, Marvel, Garbage Pail Kids, Movies, TV
EASY TO ORDER:
Step 1) Purchase a custom card painting.
Step 2) You will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to submit the card that you want painted. (As long as it is not on the archive list below, it is yours to claim)
Step 3) Your 1/1 card is painted by Adam Lister.
Step 4) The artist will send you photos of the front and backside of your new card.
Step 5) Your card is placed in a 35 pt one-touch case and shipped directly to you.
CARD ARCHIVE LIST
- If the card is on this list, it has already been painted and is no longer available to select
1909 T206 Honus Wagner
1916 Babe Ruth M101
1939 Play Ball Ted Williams
1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson
1948 Leaf Satchel Page
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
1954 Topps Hank Aaron
1972 Topps Julius Erving
1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky
1980 Topps Bird, Erving, Johnson
1981 Topps Joe Montana
1985 CPK Adam Bomb 8A
1986 Topps Jerry Rice
1986 Fleer Michael Jordan
1986 Topps Bo Jackson
1987 Topps Andre the Giant
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr
1990 Score Bo Jackson #697
1991 Skybox Michael Jordan
1993 Magic the Gathering Black Lotus
1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant Refractor
1996 Topps Kobe Bryant
1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan (Green)
1997 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems (Red)
1998 PM Japanese promo Pikachu Illustrator
2000 Donruss Tom Brady
2003 Netpro International Series Serena Williams Promo
2003 LeBron James UD exquisite RPA to 23
2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James
2004 Panini Megacracks Lionel Messi
2012 Topps David Ortiz
2012 Panini Prizm USA Olympic Basketball Kobe Bryant
2017 Panini Donruss Optic Kobe Bryant All-Star
2022 Topps Buster Posey
2024 Topps Now MLS Lionel Messi
2024 Panini Instant WNBA Caitlin Clark The Logo
2025 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Fearless Fairy
2025 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat (red eyes)