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Dear friends, Elettra Deganello is working on another project with us, presumably ready for spring 2020: Firenze Nova / Firenze Antica. It's a pair of decks centered on the city of Florence (Firenze in Italian). The two main decks should have different vibes: a "modern" take on Firenze Nova, ("Nova" meaning "new", "fresh") and a more classic approach on Firenze Antica ("Antica" meaning "ancient" in Italian).

I want to share some images (preliminary) with you and gather your feedback.

This is the latest image from Firenze Nova, foil will be present, the rest is still to be decided.

Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

Looks interesting so far! Not to mention she is the artist behind the recent Pinocchio decks!

She has a couple of other sketches for the FIRENZE project on her IG:

https://www.instagram.com/_._._elettra_._._/

theCapraAegagrus wrote:Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

What are you talking about? Isn't that the norm for any wrap-around design?

theCapraAegagrus wrote:Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

I think 3 will suffice, looks like the far right one is superfluous.

I like the tuck design so far. Can we get it in copper foil?

I know I have become the orange, copper and seal hater guy, but idc [emoji846]

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STLBluesNut wrote:...seal hater guy...

RWPPFFShuffle wrote:

STLBluesNut wrote:...seal hater guy...

Well played, good sir. You could have gone darker though
insert trapper-guy-slaps-baby-seal-with-a-club gif here

Decknowledgy wrote:

theCapraAegagrus wrote:Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

What are you talking about? Isn't that the norm for any wrap-around design?

"Norm" tucks aren't wraparound. Most tucks aren't designed in an odd manner that seem to center on this 4-deck wraparound presentation. That is what I'm talking about - just to be clear.

theCapraAegagrus wrote:

Decknowledgy wrote:

theCapraAegagrus wrote:Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

What are you talking about? Isn't that the norm for any wrap-around design?

"Norm" tucks aren't wraparound. Most tucks aren't designed in an odd manner that seem to center on this 4-deck wraparound presentation. That is what I'm talking about - just to be clear.

Burden for the perfectionist I guess haha; personally, I just get one and turn it around to admire the wrap-around artwork.

theCapraAegagrus wrote:Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

Well no, the image is complete on one deck, this is only a rendered display, to show all the faces.
(and an inverted F, subliminal message for Firenze )

STLBluesNut wrote:I like the tuck design so far. Can we get it in copper foil?

I know I have become the orange, copper and seal hater guy, but idc [emoji846]

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Yes, we picture it in foil - or maybe neon colors

theCapraAegagrus wrote:

Decknowledgy wrote:

theCapraAegagrus wrote:Requiring 4 decks to complete the image is overkill.

Not that the deck can't be otherwise appreciated...

What are you talking about? Isn't that the norm for any wrap-around design?

"Norm" tucks aren't wraparound. Most tucks aren't designed in an odd manner that seem to center on this 4-deck wraparound presentation. That is what I'm talking about - just to be clear.

Exactly, Firenze Nova will have this "modern" approach to the tuck design, while Firenze antica will be more traditional.

BaconWise wrote:Looks interesting so far! Not to mention she is the artist behind the recent Pinocchio decks!

She has a couple of other sketches for the FIRENZE project on her IG:

https://www.instagram.com/_._._elettra_._._/

Really promissing stuff there. I'm looking forward for updates .

Conturbia wrote:(and an inverted F, subliminal message for Firenze )

#triggered

Fontaine

Some WIP stolen from Elettra...

I updated the name of the two decks..

We are aiming to go on Kickstarter in April.

Conturbia wrote:Some WIP stolen from Elettra...

I don't wanna brag, but I'm the better thief!





Looks very nice If I might add. Passione = quality.

Harvonsgard wrote:

Conturbia wrote:Some WIP stolen from Elettra...

I don't wanna brag, but I'm the better thief!

Looks very nice If I might add. Passione = quality.

Thank you very much!!!

LOVE IT.

Can't wait to see some court cards.

I love these backs.

You're building a reputation of creating really beautiful decks.

Thank you!

Aces for Florentia Nova and 1 Joker of Florentia Antica are already published:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Hnm3ooXVh/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CilH6oyVj/

I hope you like them!

Oh, I almost forgot, yesterday we decided together the date of the Kickstarter launch: the 15th of April!

Conturbia wrote:Oh, I almost forgot, yesterday we decided together the date of the Kickstarter launch: the 15th of April!

Can't wait! These decks are going to be beautiful!

More pics:

dear friends, I just wanted to update you: the launch date is the 15th of April
I hope to see you there

LIVE:

It's all limited number Early Birds and not limited time, so for those interested, act quick!

There's this double-decker:

Pledged! I'm only in for the 2 decks though. That sleeve is cool but a little too expensive for my liking.