Card Art

I'm really interesting in creating some bespoke cards, and having been carrying out tests with Photoshop, and random art on Pinterest I like the look of; here is one of my initial tests.

Art from:

Orphne Archeron available at <https://www.instagram.com/orphne_acheron/>

Mandala image avaialble at <https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/315463148882802358/>

Update:

Taking inspiration from Art, Tarot, Yugioh and Eldar (from War Hammer 40K), I've decided to create a small card game mechanic using Unity 5, in which the player choices the art and style of their deck; which also has summoning capability, alongside 4 icons icons that indicate attack, defense, luck and magic capabilities of each card.

to the left are two image prototyping the back and from o the card; additionally the front image ullustrates where I may place icons and text when setting up the cards in Unity 5; ideally I will make the card info fade into view.

Images taken from:

ATK - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021703214/

DEF - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021703384/

LCK - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021703173/

MGK - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021703419/

Back - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021702487/

Front - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021700693/

Update: "The Viscount" card

I've added an additional stats to each card called 'Heart' for now, and I may replace' Magic' with 'Knowledge'. Additionally, I have made the stat indicators smaller; placing them in the corner of each card. However I am still iterating through the design phases of developing the cards. Additionally, I believe the art should stimulate emotion and exploration of art, psychology, and mean something to the player. Henceforth I want the player to have a template of decks to chose from, and the ability to define their own cards.

Additionally I'm exploring the use of Unity 5 to develop this game; and want the cards to be a way the player can explore the world the player is in; and have summoning capability, and additionally just be a card game.

Images taken from:

The Viscount - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021714387/

Update: "The Brothers" card

So this card came about after seeing this brilliant piece of art on Pinterest; this card is about over coming obstacles via team work, and associated with strength and power, and understanding that is achieved through team work and bonds.

I played around with the effects in Photoshop and realised that by using the same effect twice, I could create the golden quilted look I was aspiring for!

Again I looking to create a card game that is more adult in appearance; and takes advantage of psychological emotions inspired by art.

Image taken from:

The Brothers - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/839428818021728368/

I also have a board full of art I am looking into using here: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ambientsoda/art-used-for-cards/

However, my card project, will be placed on hold; as my graduation ceremony in a few days time, and at that point I will lose access to software suites such as Photoshop and 3DS max - until I start working and can pay for the suites at home ;P.