Exhibition: ‘As in a Mirror’
I am part of a group of artists who have been exhibiting on the Central Coast and in Newcastle since 2007. Our exhibition As in a Mirror - opens at…
VIZAĜO - red and blue
tuck boxes, card backs and the two jokers
VIZAĜO Playing Cards have Arrived!
The artwork for VIZAĜO was almost a year in the making, followed by two months (2 campaigns) on Kickstarter, and then, just under 5 months in pre-production and printing. The…
VIZAĜO Printing News
The printing presses are rolling at Legends Playing Card Co. and VIZAĜO Playing Cards are expected to be ready for shipping (from the printing factory) first week in November. 2200…
VIZAĜO Pre-Printing Updates
It's been a busy few weeks since the campaign on Kickstarter ended. Collating numbers and getting everything prepared for printing is such an exciting phase of this journey and a…
Funding on Kickstarter & Gifts for Backers!
VIZAĜO Playing Cards reached the funding goal on Kickstarter this week! With just 5 days remaining on the campaign and 104% funded, it looks as though this deck is heading…
VIZAĜO Lumina Tuck box - prototype printed by MPC
Prototype Decks – First Look at VIZAĜO
I ordered a couple of 'prototype' decks of VIZAĜO to get a proper indication of how this deck will print. At Make Playing Cards (where I ordered these preview decks)…
VIZAĜO's queens frolicking around a whimsical teapot
Hopes Dreams & Kickstarter
One thing I discovered when launching my first campaign on Kickstarter, is that as a project creator, you become immersed in a 24/7 all consuming adventure! My semi-regular blog posts…
The Journey Continues – Kickstarter Relaunch
VIZAĜO met the world on Kickstarter on the 30th of May and has found plenty of support throughout the campaign. Despite not making it across the line, I'm really pleased…
Halfway through Kickstarter Campaign – raising funds to print VIZAĜO
My Kickstarter campaign is now at the halfway mark with 15 days left to raise enough funds to print VIZAĜO. Check out the latest add-ins where you can get postcards and art prints focussed on the artwork.
VIZAĜO – Launching Today on Kickstarter
VIZAĜO playing cards are launching on Kickstarter today! Watch the project video and get ready to bring out the virtual champagne as this colourful deck goes live ...
VIZAĜO - playing cards by Abolina Art - launching soon on Kickstarter!
VIZAĜO Playing Cards – Launching soon on Kickstarter
VIZAĜO is now in the dressing room, excitedly waiting for the curtain call - to officially launch on Kickstarter hopefully next week! As soon as the project goes live, I…
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 story of Jacks, surrounded by inspiration and colour
Looking back at the Illustration Process
While I am eager and most excited to complete the final stages of VIZAĜO, a slight problem with a broken finger has forced me to be patient for a few weeks,…
Vizaĝo - The black Joker
VIZAĜO – The Jokers
As I wish you all a happy start to the new year, it is also time to introduce the two Jokers in my upcoming deck of playing cards. Representing fun,…