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Recent Work and Reflecting on COVID-19
With the world in a vastly different place compared to just a few short months ago, I sincerely hope that you are doing fine and are finding ways to cope…
VIZAĜO - red deck: Lumina - Full design on tuck box
VIZAĜO – Tuck Box and Final touches
VIZAĜO is getting close campaign mode - All the artwork is complete, leaving only last-minute touch-ups, which means I have finally approached printers! Quotes should be in the pipeline within the not too…
VIZAĜO - Fire red card back design
VIZAĜO – Playing Card Back Design
Introducing the card back design for upcoming playing cards VIZAĜO - in two colour versions. There's also an update to the Jokers, bringing this deck very close to complete.
The four Aces in Vizaĝo playing cards
VIZAĜO – Number cards and Aces
On the last day of 2016 is a long overdue update on where the Vizaĝo playing cards are at. Following early draft versions the Aces and number cards are now coming together, allowing this little deck to jump another step closer to reality.
VIZAĜO Playing Cards – Ace of Spades
Thought, deliberation and brainstorming have all played their part in naming my upcoming playing cards, which makes it all the more exciting to finally announce the name of the deck: VIZAĜO - [Vi-za-djoh]…
Ace of Hearts - the lovers
Revised Court cards & Ace of Hearts
This post introduces the King of Spades, along with latest revisions to the 12 court cards. I also talk about name ideas for this still to be named deck of cards - and share Work in Progress on Aces and number cards.
Teapot, mugs and a bowl from 'Faces' range
From Whimsical Teapots to Playing Cards – the Beginning
I've made a start on a new deck of cards, which I'm hoping to share with you as it evolves ... A design all about faces and colour, where my aim is to create a fully custom, playable and surreally happy deck of cards.
New Cards & Recent Work
The big news is that the new playing cards have arrived. Definitely worth the wait, these decks, printed by Expert Playing Card Company, look and feel fabulous! You can take home a deck today and if you get in quick, you'll receive a free bridge size deck as well :)
Designing a Playing Card Back
Colour sets the tone, look and feel of almost everything. If you change the colours around, the same design and artwork can take on a completely different look... This post is a short journey through designing with colour in mind. And a reminder: Today is the last day to vote in the deck design contest!
Cover Designs, Websites & a Deck Design Contest
My mother writes books, over the years she has published several books and collected poems, she also writes regular reviews about the many different books she reads ... Wielding a pen…
Paul on the Harmonica - Pen, ink drawing and digital painting
Drawing a Musician & motivating Swimmers
Music is always inspiring, as are those who perform it so brilliantly... My friend Paul is an absolute star on the harmonica; he plays and sings across the musical genres, exuding…
Website updates and Recent Design work
Re-designing and updating websites (or portfolios) is a bit like moving the furniture around, or throwing things in a suitcase and going for a drive in search of a new view ...…
Magazine Design Mock-ups
What is a Mock-up? If you haven't stumbled on the word mock-up before, this post may shed some light on both meaning and use. There's a little background, a few examples, and even some trivia…
Web-design update: Swim club and Gardens
In this post I thought I'd show two of the latest websites I've been working on. Earth vs Water - Gardening vs Swimming... both different, but in some ways similar - as in…
Design Update: Logo, Book cover & Branding
This post is a design update, showing the latest projects I've been working on. It has been quite a busy and exciting time, especially as these projects have all been…