goldenquince
When creating a deck, for yourself AND for others, would you say that it's more important for there to be clarity (as in, each card should be easily identifiable; like, THAT card is definitely the 7 of Pentacles) or for the cards to have a certain artistic style and mood or vibe? How often do you buy a deck just for the art as opposed to purchasing a deck because it is easy to read or the images are lucid and straightforward?
I'm 7 cards into the deck I'm creating (well, the inking is done; I still need to do a watercolor wash and highlights in Photoshop), and I know I tend to get carried away with detail. I'd like to strike a happy balance with style and readability. I am creating this deck for myself, but I also want to try and sell it commercially and I'm interested in what other people look for in decks.
I'm linking to two inks from the deck, I have to add the watercolor and Photoshop still, but you'll get the general idea. They're low-res, and I'm on my laptop so I don't have access to my original files. I'd appreciate any feedback.
The Moon: http://36.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcm19xaA0u1r4q4g3o3_400.jpg
The Hanged Man: http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcm19xaA0u1r4q4g3o2_400.jpg
I'm 7 cards into the deck I'm creating (well, the inking is done; I still need to do a watercolor wash and highlights in Photoshop), and I know I tend to get carried away with detail. I'd like to strike a happy balance with style and readability. I am creating this deck for myself, but I also want to try and sell it commercially and I'm interested in what other people look for in decks.
I'm linking to two inks from the deck, I have to add the watercolor and Photoshop still, but you'll get the general idea. They're low-res, and I'm on my laptop so I don't have access to my original files. I'd appreciate any feedback.
The Moon: http://36.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcm19xaA0u1r4q4g3o3_400.jpg
The Hanged Man: http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcm19xaA0u1r4q4g3o2_400.jpg