Bharata Playing Cards

[guru]

Hi All,

Here is a glance of a custom deck titled "Bharata Playing Cards" inspired from folk art & miniature paintings. All illustrations are being done by one of the top Indian Illustrators. More soon.

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Note: Font (Name of the deck) on AoS will change.

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Regards,
Sunish

[TGunitedcardists]

I think the court card artwork looks much better compared to your last deck.

The back and white Ace of Spades doesn't work in my opinion. Give it some color! I don't think the font for Bharata works well.

It also looks like you could push the letter, index and pip UP, as they look too far down on the card. For example, the J for Joker looks closer to the top than the K or Q.

I would also try enlarging the artwork 10 to 15% and use up more of the card. There is a little too much white space and makes the court cards look smaller. I like how the bird on the king of hearts is in the foreground. I would do the same with the heart pip, instead of trying to crowd it inside the white space of the yellow ring. Make the yellow ring in the background for everything.

[guru]

I think the court card artwork looks much better compared to your last deck.

The back and white Ace of Spades doesn't work in my opinion. Give it some color! I don't think the font for Bharata works well.

It also looks like you could push the letter, index and pip UP, as they look too far down on the card. For example, the J for Joker looks closer to the top than the K or Q.

I would also try enlarging the artwork 10 to 15% and use up more of the card. There is a little too much white space and makes the court cards look smaller. I like how the bird on the king of hearts is in the foreground. I would do the same with the heart pip, instead of trying to crowd it inside the white space of the yellow ring. Make the yellow ring in the background for everything.

Thanks @TGunitedcardists.

Yes, the font on AoS will be changed to another Devnagri style font. Similarly, the alignment of the letter & pip is on the agenda and once first pass is done, the uncut sheet template will be scrutinized to check all such issues.

We did try a few coloring options for AoS but this version looked much better. That said, your comment has given me another idea to try. Let's see.

[nur1988]

The art work looks pretty awesome with the court cards.
I think the AoS needs to be changed all together, however, as it doesn't fit the theme of the deck.
At first glance it looks like the dragon masks that are used during the Chinese Festival. The history of the mask goes back to the Shaman days though, but that's more Buddhism.
Bharata is a Hindu Emperor, is it not?! Court cards go well with the theme, I am looking forward to the Kings on this one given the title of the deck.

[guru]

The art work looks pretty awesome with the court cards.
I think the AoS needs to be changed all together, however, as it doesn't fit the theme of the deck.
At first glance it looks like the dragon masks that are used during the Chinese Festival. The history of the mask goes back to the Shaman days though, but that's more Buddhism.
Bharata is a Hindu Emperor, is it not?! Court cards go well with the theme, I am looking forward to the Kings on this one given the title of the deck.

Yes, you're right in tying it with Buddhist Art

AoS depicts the lion heads from Ashoka's pillar in Ancient India's Gandhara Sculpture Style.This art style has its roots traced in Greco-Buddhist art. So, it does fit the theme of the deck.

[RichK]

TGunitedcardists summed up my thoughts on the cards.

Great artwork!

[guru]

First pass on card back....It takes inspiration from mandala, Rangoli designs & miniature Rajasthani Paintings. It is different from the regular card backs so do give it some time to sink in and grow on you. I tried looking around and only see a such a colorful back on Thunee deck which could not get printed by the way.

[nur1988]

The art work looks pretty awesome with the court cards.
I think the AoS needs to be changed all together, however, as it doesn't fit the theme of the deck.
At first glance it looks like the dragon masks that are used during the Chinese Festival. The history of the mask goes back to the Shaman days though, but that's more Buddhism.
Bharata is a Hindu Emperor, is it not?! Court cards go well with the theme, I am looking forward to the Kings on this one given the title of the deck.

Yes, you're right in tying it with Buddhist Art

AoS depicts the lion heads from Ashoka's pillar in Ancient India's Gandhara Sculpture Style.This art style has its roots traced in Greco-Buddhist art. So, it does fit the theme of the deck.

Sweet. I had a google of the pillar, that Lion is majestic, I love it
The AoS still does look like a dragon mask used for a chinese new year festival though, but hey, maybe that's just me seeing it.

My comment wasn't about they style of the art, the art style is freakin' awesome

Also, the back design looks really good, love the colours. In terms of other colourful decks, Bollywood Masti deck is petty colourful. I've not seen the back design though, I don't own a deck.

Good luck with this, I look forward to seeing the Kings with this.

[TGunitedcardists]

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I like it a lot.

[guru]

In terms of other colourful decks, Bollywood Masti deck is petty colourful. I've not seen the back design though, I don't own a deck.
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I've seen Bollywood Masti's card back....it is one way and just okay.

[Stepchild]

This back is so much fun! Love the way the white toothed arches surrounding the interior spades seem to create a spiral drawing the gaze to the center. Outstanding work. I'd want a poster-size add on.


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[RichK]

First pass on card back....It takes inspiration from mandala, Rangoli designs & miniature Rajasthani Paintings. It is different from the regular card backs so do give it some time to sink in and grow on you. I tried looking around and only see a such a colorful back on Thunee deck which could not get printed by the way.

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Have you shrunk it down to card size? I love the look and hypnotic floral design in center but fear smaller elements may get lost. The fine detail by the elephant's trunks will surely get lost.

Much better than the Bollywood back!

[guru]

Have you shrunk it down to card size? I love the look and hypnotic floral design in center but fear smaller elements may get lost. The fine detail by the elephant's trunks will surely get lost.

Much better than the Bollywood back!

Yes, I uploaded a newer version. I did a sample print at home with the same size, and it looked good. I will be getting a sample deck printed soon, just in case.

Improved AoS & Jack (Hearts) below.

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[TGunitedcardists]

I still think the Ace doesn't work for some reason, but the font is an improvement. Also, Guru Playinng Card Company needs to shift to the right, as it's not centered.

I took your image posted and did a quick and dirty job about scaling. Here are the results for your consideration.

[guru]

I still think the Ace doesn't work for some reason, but the font is an improvement. Also, Guru Playinng Card Company needs to shift to the right, as it's not centered.

I took your image posted and did a quick and dirty job about scaling. Here are the results for your consideration.

Yes, that issue with text centering will be fixed soon. I just wanted to share the update to AoS. The characters will be scaled as well, but suit rank & pip won't be close to the edge as registration can have problem then.

[TGunitedcardists]

I still think the Ace doesn't work for some reason, but the font is an improvement. Also, Guru Playinng Card Company needs to shift to the right, as it's not centered.

I took your image posted and did a quick and dirty job about scaling. Here are the results for your consideration.

Yes, that issue with text centering will be fixed soon. I just wanted to share the update to AoS. The characters will be scaled as well, but suit rank & pip won't be close to the edge as registration can have problem then.

I suggest trying some middle ground. The way you have it now is playing it way too safe. The pink lines are the safe zone, correct? If that's the case, anything inside is safe and shouldn't be affected if there are any registration issues.

[RichK]

I'd like to see the AoS with color on lion/dragon head.

I also like the bigger pips in the 3rd scaling image. If you're concerned about the corner indexes you can move them down and in a bit on 3rd scaling without problems. Bigger images look nicer to me, less white space.

[guru]

The pink lines are the safe zone, correct?

No, Pink line is the edge of the card.

Here is latest take. Expanded to grab more card space, I like the new and enlarged pip too. Thank you both.

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[TGunitedcardists]

The pink lines are the safe zone, correct?

No, Pink line is the edge of the card.

Here is latest take. Expanded to grab more card space, I like the new and enlarged pip too. Thank you both.

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These look great and a big improvement. I assume the green will be for the black suits. Nice touch.

[MagikFingerz]

These look great and a big improvement. I assume the green will be for the black suits. Nice touch.

+1 to all of this!

[RichK]

These look great and a big improvement. I assume the green will be for the black suits. Nice touch.

+1 to all of this!

+1 for me too!

[TGunitedcardists]

Are the number cards going to have a standard layout? (I hope so!) I wasn't a fan of your previous deck's number cards.

I did like how you all four aces where nice and big. I hope that trend continues!

[guru]

Are the number cards going to have a standard layout? (I hope so!) I wasn't a fan of your previous deck's number cards.

I did like how you all four aces where nice and big. I hope that trend continues!

Yes, Aces will be big.....Layout for number cards will still be custom in placement of the pips but it won't be similar to the other deck.

A few more.....

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[TGunitedcardists]

Are the number cards going to have a standard layout? (I hope so!) I wasn't a fan of your previous deck's number cards.

I did like how you all four aces where nice and big. I hope that trend continues!

Yes, Aces will be big.....Layout for number cards will still be custom in placement of the pips but it won't be similar to the other deck.

A few more.....

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These all look good!

If the placement of the pips will be non-standard, please keep in mind what poker players would be interested in. I mean, imagine a bunch of people who don't care about custom cards, and what would they think. You last deck, I imagine my friends saying, "What's this? This is strange."

If you're going with custom placements, ask yourself what benefit you get out of it. People purchase custom decks mainly for custom backs and face cards. People wanting custom number cards are far, far, far fewer. In most cases, a standard layout with custom pips are the ideal.

[RichK]

Will the Diamonds have the gray oval and Clubs another color? I don't like the gray for some reason. I think it might be because it lacks any color associated on the court person's clothes so the gray stands out more. Would you think of keeping the Heart/Diamond ovals yellow and Spade/Club ovals green?

[TGunitedcardists]

Will the Diamonds have the gray oval and Clubs another color? I don't like the gray for some reason. I think it might be because it lacks any color associated on the court person's clothes so the gray stands out more. Would you think of keeping the Heart/Diamond ovals yellow and Spade/Club ovals green?

That is also my preference. I like the yellow better than the gray. One for the red suits and one for the black suits would work.

[guru]

I'd like to see the AoS with color on lion/dragon head.

For you Rich. Saw a couple of other comments. Give me some time to process all these.

[shermjack]

Haven't really made comments to date, but love the progress of this deck! That colored Ace looks much better, but I think that the colors used for the feathers is a little dark and doesn't go with the rest of the colors in the deck.

Keep up the great work!

[RichK]

The colored AoS looks much better than b+w. But like @shermjack said the petal colors are too dark and flat looking. You have good lighter blues on some courts that have really nice depth to them. I wonder if you can do the same lighter color blue and another color with depth so the Ace doesn't look so flat? Thanks.

[NineLives]

Hi Sunish, great to see you on a new deck project - Nice and colourful!

I too prefer the coloured AoS - though I agree that those feathers might need a tweak to suit the rest of the artwork ... Love the back design! It's happy and intricate at the same time. Personally, I think the colour scheme of the card back could be closer to the courts (if that makes sense)? - but that's just my 2 cents