New Deck Design - Artistic Nature

[Xarin77]

So my wife has been working on some ideas for the last year or so. She has never done this before, but was inspired by my card collecting. I asked if I could post 3 of her "cards" on here to see what some rough opinions would be on continuing this idea. She has all of the court card ideas roughed out and her 4 aces, but here's what I can share today.

She also has a great idea for a tuck that would cool if we can pull it off, but what kind of thoughts do you have for this kind of design?

This is VERY rough and colors / angles / etc can all still be adjusted. The cards here are the ideas for an Ace of Diamonds, the Card Back, and 2 jokers in Diptych fashion.

Index is missing for the Ace, still working on ideas for that. Possible border for back of card still being worked on too.

[Harvonsgard]

That diptych joker already intrigues me. If I'm not mistaken the writings are just watermarks to protect the pictures. So, no need to tell you to remove them.
What I assume to be the back design (2nd picture) needs more details like e.g. a nice border. For the middle circle you might wanna keep in mind that same prefer true two-way designs. I don't care if it looks awesome and if it is important for the design then I would even advocate for one-way designs.
Ace of Diamonds looks cool aswell. Promesing draft for sure. Now I'm curious about the courts. Fingers crossed for fully custom .

[Xarin77]

Fully Custom for sure. Thanks for the feedback already!

[BaconWise]

Those patterns are fantastic and I love where this is headed. I will echo @Harvonsgard and say there needs to be a bit more detail on the card back and it's very exciting to hear you plan on custom courts. Will this be poker-sized? I know these are just drafts but the dimensions look more like a bridge or tarot deck. Just curious.

She also has a great idea for a tuck that would cool if we can pull it off...

I always appreciate innovative tuck ideas, but I would recommend keeping it simple for a first-time project. If this is planned as a Kickstarter campaign, perhaps a crazy tuck feature could be a stretch goal, but I would prefer a well-executed simplified tuck (with embossing, of course ) if it means the difference between funding or not. Just my two cents. Regardless, this is a very intriguing project, for sure! Thanks for sharing this one.

[Ice_Panda]

These look great! well done!

[Xarin77]

Thanks for the positive feedback so far. She's going to work on a border for the card back to see what it looks like.

[BaconWise]

Does she have an Instagram account we can follow?

Also, fantastic P52 collection. I feel like you have nearly every deck I have, then about a 100 more. Very nice taste, if I do say so myself

[Xarin77]

I'll see if she's ready to do that just yet. She's just starting up her social media presence.

Great Seahawks Fans think alike!

[Harvonsgard]

Another one? As if Bacon isn't annoying enough with that avatar. I'm out. Can we limit the amount of Seahawks fanboys in here pretty please !?

[rousselle]

Nope! Go 'hawks!

[Xarin77]

Just for you, courtesy of Mama Bear Arts

[Harvonsgard]

*triggered Cards fan intensifies*






All joking aside; it looks cool, and Marshawn should have run the ball.

[Xarin77]

Tell me about it....

[BaconWise]

That looks amazing! Such a unique design - I love it

and Marshawn should have run the ball.

@harvonsgard - too soon. Too soon.