I agree about the dark element overpowering the whole. The black background does make the portrait pop but I wonder what a red background would look like with black portrait. I bet you could do a quick color swap to see.JofDiamonds wrote:I'm not sure if I can. I've designed the cards from the start to be monochrome, unlike Contours which is basically a classic deck already, and could be colored with a paint bucket and half an hour of time. I have few closed paths that can be filled. Coloring elements differently has the appearance of being arbitrary.Choosing a single element, such as the tattoo pattern, draws attention away from the whole. However, adding a different color to the background pattern does serve to make the portrait pop, which is nice, and is not distracting at all.
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How about a spade instead?RichK wrote:I agree about the dark element overpowering the whole. The black background does make the portrait pop but I wonder what a red background would look like with black portrait. I bet you could do a quick color swap to see.
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I honestly think that the monochrome nature of this deck is turning people away, despite the nice artwork. If you are set on staying with red and black, would you consider filling in some areas with solid color as opposed to all lines? I think that might give it more punch.
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Do you have in mind something like this?shermjack wrote:I honestly think that the monochrome nature of this deck is turning people away, despite the nice artwork. If you are set on staying with red and black, would you consider filling in some areas with solid color as opposed to all lines? I think that might give it more punch.
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No, more like some solids in the courts themselves...maybe instead of shaded parts of hearts, half of the spiral hearts is completely solid...just trying to think of ways to giving it more 'Pop'
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I liked the red/black lines behind the courts but looking at them again agree with shermjack that you need some solids on the courts somewhere. The black background in my eye makes the card look like something I'd get colored pencils and start drawing on.
It needs something solid somewhere but I can't see where, sorry.
It needs something solid somewhere but I can't see where, sorry.
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I'll see what I can do, but as I said before with the color changes, it is difficult to make a popping fill variation without also creating a jarring inconsistency in the art.shermjack wrote:No, more like some solids in the courts themselves...maybe instead of shaded parts of hearts, half of the spiral hearts is completely solid...just trying to think of ways to giving it more 'Pop'
I've actually given more than a few thoughts toward making an adult coloring book with these.RichK wrote:I liked the red/black lines behind the courts but looking at them again agree with shermjack that you need some solids on the courts somewhere. The black background in my eye makes the card look like something I'd get colored pencils and start drawing on.
It needs something solid somewhere but I can't see where, sorry.
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I like the red background. It pops. It fits with the back. There is always room for more red decks.
Looking much better! I think that you should stick with the red.
Looking much better! I think that you should stick with the red.
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I also think it is better, but was wondering what it would look like if you changed the backgrounds up...red background for black suits and black background for red suits...might look silly, but just wondering
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It's a bit rough on the eyes, in my opinion.shermjack wrote:I also think it is better, but was wondering what it would look like if you changed the backgrounds up...red background for black suits and black background for red suits...might look silly, but just wondering
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It's very black but does make the queen pop out once you get past the intense black. Do you mind trying the KoS?JofDiamonds wrote:It's a bit rough on the eyes, in my opinion.
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Leave the big heart red...
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I can't help but think that the colors will be confusing. Plus having the black behind the queen makes her portrait appear faded.shermjack wrote:Leave the big heart red...
Maybe have the portraits all be black, and the background be the suit color? To be clear, I'm still a fan of monochrome. I guess I have a thing for stamps.
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That won't work for the spades and clubs. You'd totally lose the court I think.JofDiamonds wrote:Maybe have the portraits all be black, and the background be the suit color?
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