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SeanWhelan · « **on:** May 02, 2012, 03:11:49 AM »

Hey Everyone,
I created this thread to show what I have created so far for an upcoming deck. Before I created the Galvanic deck, I've always wanted to see a true irish deck hit the market. Well I bring to you the Gaelic Edition. Now that the Galvanic designs are done and are now waiting to hit the press I decided I wanted to break away from that series for now and start fresh. This is the back design thus far and will be improving it as well as creating various other designs down the road. If I get enough positive feedback then by all means another Kickstarter will launch in the near future.

Thoughts on the back design so far?
Thanks!
Sean Whelan
3D Artist

Don Boyer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2012, 03:58:17 AM »

It looks awesome, but you might want to check with USPC regarding that level of detail. I'd hate to see that design look like mud when the print doesn't adequately capture the fineness of the work.

Consider using a smooth-textured stock. Smooth paper would be easier to capture detail work on, I think, than a textured paper. For a Bee deck, that would be Ivory Finish, or Magic, if you went for the upgrade. Magic Finish on a smooth paper is actually a good combination - the Black and Silver Acorn Backs in Ivory are actually Magically Finished.

max · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2012, 06:38:18 AM »

I really like this design, Sean. Wishing to see more about the whole deck design

loldudex2 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:00:41 AM »

I love this back design. When I look at it from a distance, I automatically think of a field of clover with all of the swirls and depth. Looks like you're at a good start for another homerun

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2012, 11:57:33 AM »

I love the name, and I love that design. My imagination is making me think of different things: an underwater dome, a field of clovers covered in a fishing net etc. Can't wait!

Kanped · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2012, 01:41:14 PM »

Looks really cool. Make sure to get lots of flat-caps and pipes in the court cards.

Evan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2012, 02:39:44 PM »

I like it a lot but I'm still not to fond of the color. The purple design that you posted on Facebook was awesome but this is just not a color that I'd buy.

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2012, 01:45:57 AM »

Update two : D Thoughts? I fixed the lighting mostly

Don Boyer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2012, 08:59:59 AM »

Quote from: SeanWhelan on May 03, 2012, 01:45:57 AM

Update two : D Thoughts? I fixed the lighting mostly

The center seems a little too bright.

Russell CircleCityCards · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2012, 10:15:31 AM »

I was going to say the same thing, too bright. Try going to an almost BLACK with the gold weaving above it, it should make the gold weaving 'pop' off the card.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2012, 10:53:45 AM »

I don't really like that croco pattern on the edge...

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:02:24 AM »

OMG I am so sorry to say this... but.... I have this mild phobia of swarm-ish things... like I want to scratch it and make it smooth. I can't even stare at the photo for too long without cringing and tearing up. I'm really sorry. I'm sure its a wonderful design but I have a hard time looking at it without feeling like they are moving creepy crawlies or insect eggs or worms. I'm dreadfully sorry. I really am. I did not mean any offense.

dcell59 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:12:43 AM »

I must have no taste, since I like them all so far.

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:46:58 AM »

Quote from: dcell59 on May 03, 2012, 11:12:43 AM

I must have no taste, since I like them all so far.

Well everyone has their own tastes and style preferences. So no need to tell yourself that you "must have no taste"

I'm sure a lot of people like this design. I just don't like it due to personal reasons sad to say.

dcell59 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2012, 02:38:52 PM »

I don't know... my posts have been downfamed 322 times, after all.

Sean, are you considering metallic inks for the gold weaving? In that case, darker inks might work better for the rest of the cards. I wonder if an Alps printer would do a good job printing a design like that. It can do gold metallic and gold foil, though the masking is critical to get it right.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2012, 03:22:01 PM »

Quote from: dcell59 on May 03, 2012, 02:38:52 PM

I don't know... my posts have been downfamed 322 times, after all.

It says that for everyone on their profile page. It's not actually true, its just a bug.

dcell59 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2012, 04:57:14 PM »

I knew that. I'm not important enough to have been downfamed that much.

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2012, 06:15:08 PM »

Quote from: dcell59 on May 03, 2012, 04:57:14 PM

I knew that. I'm not important enough to have been downfamed that much.

Lets try to not divert this conversation and stay on topic okay?

Hey @Sean, what is your inspiration behind this design anyway?

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2012, 06:22:57 PM »

Quote from: Lara "Krystle" Lane on May 03, 2012, 06:15:08 PM

Quote from: dcell59 on May 03, 2012, 04:57:14 PM
I knew that. I'm not important enough to have been downfamed that much.

Lets try to not divert this conversation and stay on topic okay?

Hey @Sean, what is your inspiration behind this design anyway?

He is irish and was trying to have a celtic theme to the cards.

wo^tron · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2012, 01:06:31 AM »

I really like the design for this, definately has a lot of potential

just try to take away from the lighting in the middle

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2012, 11:12:45 PM »

I just saw the purple version that you posted on the playing card group in facebook and from afar it was really nice.

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2012, 01:28:48 AM »

Next Update! I have got to say designing this deck is a lot of fun! : D

Frost · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2012, 01:33:39 AM »

I like the center but what i don't like was the boarder ca you try it with this border ?

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2012, 02:03:49 AM »

Ok here is the final design for the night. I need to go to bed I have work in 6 hours : / Cant seem to break away from designing.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #24 on:** May 05, 2012, 02:08:30 AM »

Quote from: SeanWhelan on May 05, 2012, 01:28:48 AM

Next Update! I have got to say designing this deck is a lot of fun! : D

I liked the previous update better - with a darker center. This looks more like a ninja throwing star than a Celtic pattern, and it doesn't conceal the seams as well as the previous one did.