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Evan · « **Reply #150 on:** March 11, 2012, 07:22:04 PM »

They look amazing framed! Good luck with the show and I can't wait to see the deck printed.

Emmanuel · « **Reply #151 on:** March 11, 2012, 10:11:58 PM »

Thank you so much everyone!

Quote from: xZEROx on March 11, 2012, 05:59:43 PM

Gorgeous! I really love it.
Where exactly would you be having these shows?

The cards will be displayed in local cafés, bars, and restaurants in Raleigh, NC.
They'll be displayed May, June, July, and August, but I'm working on getting more bookings and trying to get attention from art galleries.

Quote from: Aaron on March 11, 2012, 06:13:26 PM

Those look awesome! Is the deck still going to be printed?

Yes, I still plan on getting the deck printed. Hopefully, the upcoming shows will bring more exposure for funding.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #152 on:** March 12, 2012, 12:09:08 AM »

Quote from: Ncyclopedia on March 11, 2012, 10:11:58 PM

Thank you so much everyone!

Quote from: xZEROx on March 11, 2012, 05:59:43 PM
Gorgeous! I really love it.
Where exactly would you be having these shows?

The cards will be displayed in local cafés, bars, and restaurants in Raleigh, NC.
They'll be displayed May, June, July, and August, but I'm working on getting more bookings and trying to get attention from art galleries.

Quote from: Aaron on March 11, 2012, 06:13:26 PM
Those look awesome! Is the deck still going to be printed?

Yes, I still plan on getting the deck printed. Hopefully, the upcoming shows will bring more exposure for funding.

They do look awesome. Now you're going to make me want to take a trip to visit my mom (near Winston-Salem) just to make a side trip to see your gallery shows!

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #153 on:** March 12, 2012, 03:23:18 PM »

Quote from: Ncyclopedia on March 11, 2012, 10:11:58 PM

Thank you so much everyone!

Quote from: xZEROx on March 11, 2012, 05:59:43 PM
Gorgeous! I really love it.
Where exactly would you be having these shows?

The cards will be displayed in local cafés, bars, and restaurants in Raleigh, NC.
They'll be displayed May, June, July, and August, but I'm working on getting more bookings and trying to get attention from art galleries.

Quote from: Aaron on March 11, 2012, 06:13:26 PM
Those look awesome! Is the deck still going to be printed?

Yes, I still plan on getting the deck printed. Hopefully, the upcoming shows will bring more exposure for funding.

This deck is so awesome that even if you were to print with USPCC with all the best quality, I think it would get funded by the AC alone! Can't wait for it!

Emmanuel · « **Reply #154 on:** May 06, 2012, 04:12:42 PM »

The first show for the deck started this past Friday, and here are some photos from the setup and opening:

(this is a poster print, not an actual uncut sheet)

Gunshy1 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 06, 2012, 05:06:49 PM »

beautiful! congrats!

Billywiz · « **Reply #156 on:** May 06, 2012, 05:08:42 PM »

That artwork looks amazing, I'd be happy to hang any of those prints on my wall. Please get this deck printed, I'm sure you'll have no problem getting it funded.

sinsandman · « **Reply #157 on:** May 06, 2012, 07:34:59 PM »

Now that would be an uncut worth $250

moonexe · « **Reply #158 on:** May 06, 2012, 09:09:20 PM »

I think no uncut should ever cost that much no matter what. I don't care how much effort went into designing a deck; if you can have the deck itself for a few dollars, there's no reason you should pay a design premium on the uncut for the same art.
That said, I do want a Curator uncut pretty badly.

lordlupus · « **Reply #159 on:** May 06, 2012, 09:30:35 PM »

Pardon my ignorance, but how much will it cost to produce a deck like the Curator with USPCC?

Does having a different face on every card add to the cost of development from USPCC side? (I am assuming that there will be additional cost on the printing plates development)

Just curious...

Don Boyer · « **Reply #160 on:** May 07, 2012, 12:34:30 AM »

Quote from: lordlupus on May 06, 2012, 09:30:35 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but how much will it cost to produce a deck like the Curator with USPCC?

Does having a different face on every card add to the cost of development from USPCC side? (I am assuming that there will be additional cost on the printing plates development)

Just curious...

USPC charges a hefty premium for custom faces. Unless you're going for a big print run, the cost per deck shoots up, meaning the designer either takes a smaller profit margin or sells the deck at a higher price.

Emmanuel · « **Reply #161 on:** June 10, 2012, 11:15:10 AM »

A story on my playing cards was published in the local paper today!

Full article and photo gallery: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/06/09/2122653/card.html

For anyone curious, the deck is getting closer to reality, and I'm excited to cut out the design I have in mind for the tuckbox!

Evan · « **Reply #162 on:** June 10, 2012, 12:27:01 PM »

That's awesome man! Congrats,
It seems like that's a pretty big step for you. I am excited to hear that the deck is getting closer to being printed!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #163 on:** June 11, 2012, 01:28:14 AM »

Yet another feather in your cap, bro! I'm very happy for your success.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #164 on:** June 11, 2012, 07:09:09 PM »

I saw that post on facebook. Congrats! You're deck and work truly deserves such attention. Can't wait!

ruicorreia · « **Reply #165 on:** July 24, 2012, 12:06:02 PM »

What an incredible deck! Congratulations for the originality! Hoping to get my hands in one of these decks.

Emmanuel · « **Reply #166 on:** November 17, 2012, 12:27:31 AM »

Hi Everyone,

Over the last several months I've been quiet with updates, but it's time to announce that the Curator deck is going to be released by House of Playing Cards this Black Friday!

The run will be limited, and the price falls within the range of other HOPC decks. The tuck case is minimalistic and maintains the red, black, and white color scheme of the cards. More specific details and official deck photos will be posted this coming week, so please follow or subscribe to HOPC:

http://houseofplayingcards.com/

https://www.facebook.com/houseofplayingcards

I know Black Friday will have no shortage of deck releases, but I'm excited to present my deck and hopefully my art will find a good home in your hands

For anyone not familiar with my work, here's a video of the Curator deck and my website:

Video

http://emmanueljose.com

- Emmanuel

Don Boyer · « **Reply #167 on:** November 17, 2012, 01:00:10 AM »

Finally - I've been keeping that secret for months!

Congratulations on finally seeing your dreams come to fruition.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #168 on:** November 17, 2012, 01:12:09 AM »

This deck looks absolutely fabulous. It's amazing the amount of creativity you put into this deck. I'll be sure to pick one up if I can. Say, are uncuts going to be available?
Now, when you say the price will range such as other HOPC decks, can you be more specific because all HOPC deck range from $5-$10

Don Boyer · « **Reply #169 on:** November 17, 2012, 01:36:50 AM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on November 17, 2012, 01:12:09 AM

This deck looks absolutely fabulous. It's amazing the amount of creativity you put into this deck. I'll be sure to pick one up if I can. Say, are uncuts going to be available?
Now, when you say the price will range such as other HOPC decks, can you be more specific because all HOPC deck range from $5-$10

If he could have been more specific, he would have been, I'm sure. Relax, bro - it's less than six days away!

Utterfool · « **Reply #170 on:** November 17, 2012, 01:56:45 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on November 17, 2012, 01:00:10 AM

Finally - I've been keeping that secret for months!

Congratulations on finally seeing your dreams come to fruition.

I know what you mean Don.
Emmanuel lives close to me, on the day I met him at one of his art showings he was talking with the guys from Blue Crown . He asked me not to mention anything back then.

By the way if any of you have a chance to see the actual cut out cards I suggest you do it, the 2 foot cut outs are really something to see and the dimension added by the layered paper is really neat.

Definitely will be picking up a few of these.

DC · « **Reply #171 on:** November 17, 2012, 02:37:06 AM »

Oh that AoS looks very familiar!
I have seen someone using this as his/her icon (might be from UC forum..??)
I was going to ask the person where did he get this spades from, it LOOKS SO GOOD!

I like the AoS! Very nice!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #172 on:** November 17, 2012, 04:41:47 AM »

Quote from: DC on November 17, 2012, 02:37:06 AM

Oh that AoS looks very familiar!
I have seen someone using this as his/her icon (might be from UC forum..??)
I was going to ask the person where did he get this spades from, it LOOKS SO GOOD!

I like the AoS! Very nice!

At one point Emmanuel was using it for his own icon. Then he changed to the AoS from the second deck he's working on, "Clipped Wings" (I got the honor of naming it!). He change to his "e spade" more recently - while not as exciting, it does give him a more professional image and identity. Branding and logos from a company standpoint are important, and up 'til that point, he was changing his "logo" with each deck he worked on. Call the new "e spade" his version of the Nike swoosh or McDonald's golden arches.

Emmanuel · « **Reply #173 on:** November 17, 2012, 11:44:30 AM »

Quote from: Utterfool on November 17, 2012, 01:56:45 AM

Quote from: Don Boyer on November 17, 2012, 01:00:10 AM
Finally - I've been keeping that secret for months!

Congratulations on finally seeing your dreams come to fruition.

I know what you mean Don.
Emmanuel lives close to me, on the day I met him at one of his art showings he was talking with the guys from Blue Crown . He asked me not to mention anything back then.

By the way if any of you have a chance to see the actual cut out cards I suggest you do it, the 2 foot cut outs are really something to see and the dimension added by the layered paper is really neat.

Definitely will be picking up a few of these.

Thank you everyone! Jeffrey, thank you so much again for coming to my art show, that meant a lot and it was great hanging out with you. We definitely need to hang out again!

Quote from: Don Boyer on November 17, 2012, 04:41:47 AM

Quote from: DC on November 17, 2012, 02:37:06 AM
Oh that AoS looks very familiar!
I have seen someone using this as his/her icon (might be from UC forum..??)
I was going to ask the person where did he get this spades from, it LOOKS SO GOOD!

I like the AoS! Very nice!

At one point Emmanuel was using it for his own icon. Then he changed to the AoS from the second deck he's working on, "Clipped Wings" (I got the honor of naming it!). He change to his "e spade" more recently - while not as exciting, it does give him a more professional image and identity. Branding and logos from a company standpoint are important, and up 'til that point, he was changing his "logo" with each deck he worked on. Call the new "e spade" his version of the Nike swoosh or McDonald's golden arches.

Don, it took forever to come up with a logo, but it was well worth it! I had pages filled with my "EJ" initials, and it was by accident that I drew the tilted "J" next to one of my spade drawings. I saw the similarities and the "eJ" became a spade.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #174 on:** November 17, 2012, 07:36:19 PM »

Quote from: Emmanuel on November 17, 2012, 11:44:30 AM

Don, it took forever to come up with a logo, but it was well worth! I had pages filled with my "EJ" initials, and it was by accident that I drew the tilted "J" next to one of my spade drawings. I saw the similarities and the "eJ" became a spade.

Y'know, I never actually saw the "J" until you pointed it out! I see it now!