George Custer and Fillide
almost 7 years ago
– Tue, May 07, 2019 at 11:43:59 PM
Hey Everyone,
Production has already started on the WILD WEST: Deadwood & The Black Hills Decks! I’ve already received, and Approved, the Digital Proofs for both Decks. So with any luck, we’ll be a month or two earlier than the October Delivery ETA!
Here’s a closer look at the Jack of Diamonds Cards (Deadwood on left, The Black Hills on right) - the notorious Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer! Custer led his men to their death in one of the most controversial battles in U.S. history - the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Thanks, Randy
PROJECT WE LOVE
Fillide: A Sicilian Folk Tale by Jocu Playing Cards
Inspired by the Sicilian folk legend of the origins of the almond tree, Fillide tell a timeless tale of magic and heartbreak passed down for centuries.
Designed in Italy by Sicilian artist Alessandra Gagliano, Fillide playing cards draw inspiration from nature, magic and the rich folklore of Sicily, where both ancient Greek temples and Roman theatres still stand almost side by side.
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Face Cards layout and Luminosity
almost 7 years ago
– Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 07:00:14 PM
Hey Everyone,
I wanted to give a quick update, and show you the layout of the Face Cards for both the Deadwood and The Black Hills Decks. They’re JPG Proofs of the print files I sent off to Legends last weekend. Legends should have Digital Proofs ready to look over in a week or two!
Thanks, Randy
Projects we love!
Luminosity Playing Cards - Inspired by Norse Mythology
Luminosity is a custom deck of playing cards with a story. Designed by Jody Eklund and written by Ricky Cassford, the deck reveals an allegory depicting the age-old conflict between good and evil. Visually inspired by Norse Mythology, we have created a rich narrative representative of a deeper spiritual meaning that is brought to life through this set of unique and custom illustrated playing cards.
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Print Files Submitted and EMBOSSING
almost 7 years ago
– Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 07:55:41 PM
Hey Everyone,
I officially posted the print files for the WILD WEST: Deadwood & The Black Hills Decks last weekend. We’re very close to the Embossing Stretch Goal, so I included the Embossing art with the print files. So both Tuck Boxes WILL BE EMBOSSED!
Here’s a closeup of the Court Cards for legendary sharp shooter, Annie Oakley!
Thanks, Randy
My friend, Will Roya of PlayingCardDecks.com, has a great project funding with art that’s been digitally handpainted from scratch.
Late 19th Century Playing Card Reproductions - VANITY & FARO. Limited Edition Sets Printed by US Playing Card Company. Check them out at:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playingcarddecks/late-19th-century-playing-card-reproductions-vanit?ref=user_menu
FUNDED!!!
almost 7 years ago
– Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 02:12:09 AM
Hey Everyone,
I'm always a little late with these type of Updates, but I'm proud to say we're past our Funding Goal!! Thank you for your support!!! We're in great shape for the first Stretch Goal - Embossing on both Tuck Boxes. Which will be great!
I have a few minor changes to the Courts that I want to finish up over the next few days, but after that I'll be prepping the print files for Legends. I will have the print files posted for Legends by the end of this weekend, and get a headstart on getting these Decks into production!
For this project, I plan to add closeups for a couple sets of Courts for each KS Update. I'm proud of the work, and I hope you'll notice some of the subtle details.
For this post, I'm including 2 of my favorites - Wild Bill Hickok and Seth Bullock. Wild Bill is considered by many as the first gunfighter of the Wild West. He's a legend! Seth Bullock was Deadwood's first Sheriff. Seth was also good friends with President Theodore Roosevelt, and was instrumental in creating the first National Park in the U.S. - Yellowstone National Park!
thanks, Randy
