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by CrypticCards
Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:31 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects

Hi Eric - yes, you can get it at immysmith.net/shop :)
Thanks
Immy
by CrypticCards
Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Playing card art books
Replies: 4
Views: 2552

Re: Playing card art books

Thanks for those recommendations y'all! :D I can get some of those out of print titles on AbeBooks UK, and there's a couple of shorter Sylvia Mann books there too. My nieces might have to share with me though, heh!
Have a great day,
Immy :)
by CrypticCards
Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects

Hey all - thanks so much for all your feedback on the decks :D :D I'm glad folks have been enjoying the Kickstarter updates too, I really liked making them (& reading the comments!) I dunno what the rules here are on profanity, but I hope we all expanded our vocabulary, I know I did :lol: & ...
by CrypticCards
Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:30 am
Forum: Custom Deck Drafting Board
Topic: Starry Night - deck in development
Replies: 8
Views: 2495

Re: Starry Night - deck in development

I like the design on the left - the one that currently has the dark background. But I think the background and face/hands being about the same colour means the character doesn't stand out. Maybe if the face etc stayed darker and the background was a couple of shades lighter? The middle card on the s...
by CrypticCards
Wed Aug 28, 2019 4:47 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Playing card art books
Replies: 4
Views: 2552

Playing card art books

Hi all - does anyone have any recommendations/fav books on the history of playing cards & card art? I want to get something for my niece's book collection that includes background knowledge as well as pictures of artwork (plus I realised I don't actually have any card art books that don't relate...
by CrypticCards
Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:54 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)

Not necessarily as a consumer but for the designers that have to deal with these issues. It costs them time and money. Not to mention the stress of dealing with something they shouldn't have to. Hi all - Just wanna chuck in my 10p on this... Correcting damage/getting reprints is the most stressful ...
by CrypticCards
Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)

Heheh, It looks like Jirs was replying at exactly the same time as me :D so just to add; thanks for your help Jirs!
Immy
by CrypticCards
Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)

Hi folks, Just to confirm what Mike said; Jirs did indeed spring into action when he got back today! Cartamundi will be collecting the decks from me here in the UK, repacking them in fresh tucks, then returning them, and I'm happy with that. The quality of print on the cards themselves is fantastic,...
by CrypticCards
Mon Aug 12, 2019 2:58 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Problem with tucks for my new deck printed by Cartamundi

Thanks so much for your responses y'all. I'm going to get on to Cartamundi (again) today and I'll let you know how it pans out. I'm going to post a Kickstarter update tonight too, because this is quite likely to cause a delay.

Have a great day,
Immy
by CrypticCards
Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Problem with tucks for my new deck printed by Cartamundi

Thanks - Cartamundi's response seemed bizarre to me, good to know I'm not alone in thinking it was off. Sorry to hear other creators are having problems too though. Not sure what the heck is going on with Cartamundi rn. But yeah, as a freelance artist it would be such a bad idea to send out a deck i...
by CrypticCards
Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Problem with tucks printed by Cartamundi (resolved)

Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of feedback from more experienced collectors/creators on a problem I'm having with my new deck, Insecta, which was funded via this Kickstarter . If this isn't the right board to post this on, my apologies and I'm sure the mods will give me a kick in the right direction!...
by CrypticCards
Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects

Thanks all. I hadn't thought of either of those ideas with the bugs in the corners... That might make it possible for the bugs to bigger on the 2 way designs - def worth having a poke at to see what happens anyway. Good point about the gradient too. I like the gradient in the original design because...
by CrypticCards
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects

Hi there - if anybody here has time to give me thoughts on these ideas for possible 2-way card back designs for this deck, I'd be grateful - https://drimmysmith.tumblr.com/post/183585163448/testing-insecta-deck-card-back-designs-these" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I'm not ...
by CrypticCards
Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects

Thanks, that's something for me to think about while doing the editing for print. I'm also looking again at the card back designs.
Immy
by CrypticCards
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects

Hi - I'm the designer of this deck, & apols, I didn't see this post initially! Re tucks - I would like to embellish if I get past my goal... But since this is only my second kickstarter, with a bigger funding target than my first, I'm a tad cautious & I don't wanna go wild with stretch goals...
by CrypticCards
Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Re: Insecta deck live on Kickstarter

Hmm... not sure what happened to the link, so I'll just leave this here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/im ... ate-insect" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Immy :)
by CrypticCards
Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: INSECTA A transformation deck of intricate insects
Replies: 29
Views: 5343

Insecta deck live on Kickstarter

Hello UC ppl - just dropping by to say; my new transformations deck is live on kickstarter here; All the artwork is traditionally hand-drawn, so it took a while... 18 months this time (bc clearly I hate having free time, heh :D) Anyway I hope you like it!
Thanks and have a great day
Immy :)
by CrypticCards
Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi everyone! :)
Replies: 2
Views: 799

Re: Hi everyone! :)

Hi Ursula! ^_^ I'm in UK & fairly new to collecting too. I just designed my first deck :D
by CrypticCards
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Cryptic Cards on Etsy

Hi there - just a note for anyone who missed my Kickstarter, the Cryptic Cards are now available in my Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ImmySmithArt :) They're printed by Cartamundi UK and you can see the original Kickstarter here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/immysmith/cryptic-ca...
by CrypticCards
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Cards!
Topic: [Jock1971] My Collection
Replies: 728
Views: 108410

Re: [Jock1971] My Collection

Thanks for sharing a picture of my cards, so glad you're enjoying them :D :D
by CrypticCards
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Greetings from the UK
Replies: 2
Views: 564

Re: Greetings from the UK

Thanks muchly :D I've literally *just* completed the digital editing on the 56-card deck!

I can't wait either... after a year of painting these moth-cards I am properly excited to get the first test deck and start the print run! :D

Immy
by CrypticCards
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:04 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Greetings from the UK
Replies: 2
Views: 564

Greetings from the UK

Hi there, I'm Immy, I've been lurking around a while so I thought I should do the whole introductions thing. I'm an artist & scientist in the UK. I love playing card art & I just crowd-funded the first complete deck I've painted, Cryptic Cards, on kickstarter. That's how I got introduced to ...
by CrypticCards
Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Re: Cryptic Cards - Now on KS

Hi there - as above, the card back design is in one of the early updates (the first one after the KS reached its goal :) However, its a good point, and I'll add it to the KS story page before next update. The standard deck tuck is the design I'm currently painting. This Friday's update will contain ...
by CrypticCards
Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Re: Cryptic Cards - Now on KS

Good evening/morning/afternoon (depending where on't planet you are!) Just a quick heads up - by request I've added a brick, & a half-brick, of standard decks to the kickstarter. It's the mothing hour here in the UK, so I'm going to post an update in the morning. Thought I'd stick my head round ...
by CrypticCards
Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:03 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Re: Cryptic Cards - Now on KS

Hi all - sad news, our printers can't supply uncut sheet for small print runs. I'm investigating alternative options, but will mainly be focusing on completing some of the artwork for the 3 tuck box design before the KS finishes. Better news; the 66 cards deck reward which includes 10 extra cards is...
by CrypticCards
Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Re: Cryptic Cards - Now on KS

Hi there - just a quick note to say I'm following up uncut sheet after a few requests, hope I can update you when the printers are back on Monday :)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend all!
Immy
by CrypticCards
Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:41 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Re: Cryptic Cards - Now on KS

Just a quick note to say thanks for your questions via Kickstarter! If you have any more please feel free to message me there, and thanks again for sharing my project :D
by CrypticCards
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:54 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Cryptic Cards - Now on Etsy
Replies: 24
Views: 2702

Re: Cryptic Cards - Now on KS

Hi there - I'm Immy, I paint the Cryptic Cards. Thanks so much for your lovely words about my card designs, and for sharing the Cryptic Cards kickstarter link! It's much appreciated :D I just dropped by to say a) thank you, and b) the best way to contact me with any questions is Kickstarter messagin...