Untitled deck inspired by Hieronymus Bosch

[RichK]

Love MC Escher so it works except for the "fire circle" in center. Drew my attention immediately. Seems out of place. Liked your empty criss crossed stairs in draft picture better.

[guru]

Love MC Escher so it works except for the "fire circle" in center. Drew my attention immediately. Seems out of place. Liked your empty criss crossed stairs in draft picture better.

The fire is from the mouth of a dragon- a creature seen in Bosch's works.

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Anyways, I don't feel it makes a good card back and going back to the drawing board. I will use this one as an extra card.

[RichK]

I didn't see the dragon heads. It will make a nice extra card.

[scottbre]

I think that a back that looks like a very ornate art frame (perhaps mostly in black and gold) with just a fairly simple image (done in 2-way design) within the frame, would look really sharp and provide a nice contrast to the continuing image/transformational style of the face of the cards.

I'm talking about a big thick frame that uses a lot of the real estate on the back of the card, with just a simple 2-way image in the middle. Something like this (just the frame, use Bosch-apporopriate art obviously):


Or this:

[guru]

Good idea @Scottbre. I was going with a classic card back with elements taken from Bosch's works like (Owl, tree man etc.), will try the above one too.

The only issue with the above one is that print doesn't give full justice to the vision of such a large frame. Case in point is Uusi's Hyde Park deck, the card back looks good on screen but a bit different &dull when you see it in your hands.

[scottbre]

Good idea @Scottbre. I was going with a classic card back with elements taken from Bosch's works like (Owl, tree man etc.), will try the above one too.

The only issue with the above one is that print doesn't give full justice to the vision of such a large frame. Case in point is Uusi's Hyde Park deck, the card back looks good on screen but a bit different &dull when you see it in your hands.

Yea. You'd probably have to push the black aspects of the frame image a bit more so that there is plenty of detail and contrast on the back of the card. The examples I posted are mostly gold and you'd need a more even mix of the two contrasting colors to make it look good.

[EndersGame]

I love the idea of an art deck like this, Sunish. Ben Jones' "Pipmen World" deck is one of my all-time favourites. This will have a similar appeal, but your deck stands very much on its own, since it has totally different style of art that is truly creative and unique.

Judging from the images you've shared so far, you will be making another top-notch contribution to the playing card industry with this project, Sunish. Bravo, and keep up the great work!

[guru]

Good idea @Scottbre. I was going with a classic card back with elements taken from Bosch's works like (Owl, tree man etc.), will try the above one too.

The only issue with the above one is that print doesn't give full justice to the vision of such a large frame. Case in point is Uusi's Hyde Park deck, the card back looks good on screen but a bit different &dull when you see it in your hands.

Yea. You'd probably have to push the black aspects of the frame image a bit more so that there is plenty of detail and contrast on the back of the card. The examples I posted are mostly gold and you'd need a more even mix of the two contrasting colors to make it look good.

Here is a rough sketch @Scottbre...going with a classic back with elements from Bosch's work utilized.

Thanks @EndersGame for the kind comments. As discussed, this could be my last decks and so it needs to be a masterpiece. It will again be a single deck, no variants similar to Mythos.

[brownsl]

As discussed, this could be my last decks and so it needs to be a masterpiece. It will again be a single deck, no variants similar to Mythos.

I had not heard this, can you share why it might be your last deck?? I love your decks!

[guru]

As discussed, this could be my last decks and so it needs to be a masterpiece. It will again be a single deck, no variants similar to Mythos.

I had not heard this, can you share why it might be your last deck?? I love your decks!

It has been planned last year but Mythos puzzle box took its own time & then COVID happened. Side gigs take their own time, energy and I got very busy lately. Having blessed with a daughter late last year, I am just looking to shut down my all side gigs & hobbies while focussing more on the family. Bosch was thought of as a last deck from Guru PCC, but then, even Mythos could not be released because of some technical issues in the puzzle box which have just now been resolved. Let's see when these get to market now.

[RichK]

As discussed, this could be my last decks and so it needs to be a masterpiece. It will again be a single deck, no variants similar to Mythos.

I had not heard this, can you share why it might be your last deck?? I love your decks!

It has been planned last year but Mythos puzzle box took its own time & then COVID happened. Side gigs take their own time, energy and I got very busy lately. Having blessed with a daughter late last year, I am just looking to shut down my all side gigs & hobbies while focussing more on the family. Bosch was thought of as a last deck from Guru PCC, but then, even Mythos could not be released because of some technical issues in the puzzle box which have just now been resolved. Let's see when these get to market now.

Glad you want to focus on family, very important. Will miss this side gig of yours.

[brownsl]

As discussed, this could be my last decks and so it needs to be a masterpiece. It will again be a single deck, no variants similar to Mythos.

I had not heard this, can you share why it might be your last deck?? I love your decks!

It has been planned last year but Mythos puzzle box took its own time & then COVID happened. Side gigs take their own time, energy and I got very busy lately. Having blessed with a daughter late last year, I am just looking to shut down my all side gigs & hobbies while focussing more on the family. Bosch was thought of as a last deck from Guru PCC, but then, even Mythos could not be released because of some technical issues in the puzzle box which have just now been resolved. Let's see when these get to market now.

I can completely respect and understand that. Nothing more exciting then having children!

[guru]

Any feedback?

Should I be doing something to make the tuck non-NSFW.

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[brownsl]

Keep it NSFW.

[EndersGame]

Keep it NSFW.

All that bare flesh...

Personally I'd prefer not seeing NSFW content on the tuck, and would like something family-friendly that I wouldn't be afraid to have on display or to have guests take a look at.

[RichK]

I'm for NSFW since Bosch had lots of it in his work.

[guru]

Here is a fix but frankly it just takes away something from art as a whole.

Looking to sit over it for at least a few days and then decide which option should be the way to go.

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[brownsl]

I agree with RichK, nudity is an integral part of Bosch's work and I still think it should stay but I respect EndersGame's view on it.

[Harvonsgard]

My two cents: It's inspired by, so it doesn't have to follow Bosch exactly.
My stance on nudity though, it's a natural state of human beings, nothing to be scared or shy about.

[guru]

Pre-launch page is up.

[brownsl]

I have been looking forward to this! Glad it is getting very near.

[EndersGame]

What's the planned launch date Sunish?

I have an article about Guru Playing Cards that I'll be publishing within the next week, so I can include the link if it's launched before then; otherwise I can hold off a week if necessary.

[rousselle]

Ender! I love your writing, and I love what you do to promote our passion.