It’s been a while since I posted a new Tarot card. I actually had to take a break from it when my computer was in the shop. While it was down D and Adam were in town to pose for their cards. I finished editing D’s tonight. Adam’s will be up soon though, and I’m probably shooting two more this week as well. I need to get some more of the guy cards done. Never thought I’d say that.
Anyway, I was concerned about this one. I was worried that D’s green hair would come across as too punk and not preppy enough to be a staff card, but upon completion I think the hair color combined with the thong and the fire just make the card a little edgier witout moving her into goth per se. She’s certainly not A&F here, but I’d still think she was kind of trendy. Opinions?
Actually, the green tint looks more like post-processing than her actual hair color. The card looks great!
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Yeah, that card looks great. The funny thing is that I didn’t even realize she was wearing a thong until I read the description.
D is crazy photogenic.
It came out great
Holy crap, Mav! That is awesome! I look amazing!
FadderUri: Yeah, Mav got the two of us to show up with blue and green hair. We are helping! We are helping! 🙂
MegaBee: We were talking about me wearing jeans rather than the thong, but I’m glad that didn’t happen, cause the shot looks really really great in my completely unhumble opinion. And thanks for the compliment – just think! You weren’t going to let me play with those sharp things at all! 🙂
It’s a gorgeous image. Neither "goth" nor "punk" came to mind for me, to be honest, although "mildly anime-ish" did.
@FadderUri: nope, that’s the color her hair was.
@MegaBee: The pic is deceptively complex I think. There are a lot of things to draw your attention.
@mccalm2001: thank you.
@Princess Diablo: yes, you do… and the pics not bad either. Thanks again.
@tomato_sutra: yeah, I can see where you might get the "mildly animeish." I don’t think it’s (or at least I hope it’s not) a problem though. Glad you like it.
I definitely don’t think it’s a problem — it’s a very striking and strong image, and suits the card wonderfully! 🙂
@tomato_sutra: thank you.
This looks great! Love her expression "don’t f*ck with me, or I’ll shove this torch right up you *ss!"
That card looks amazing. I really like the black background vs. the very striking and bold pose. It’s deceptively simple, but there’s actually a lot going on there. Very powerful.
I just have to say… DAMN. Very well done, and I agree with many of the comments, D is very photogenic.
@beststephi: yeah, the facial expression is ultimately what made me choose this particular one.
@Dexeron: yeah, I’m very fond of the solid black backgrounds for the cards. I think it really makes you focus on the different details of the models.
@godivaagsa: thank you. And yes, she is.
This kicks ass…strength indeed.
@sadandbeautiful (Sarah): thanks… I currently have you penciled in for priestess, but I’m still deciding.
So, while avoiding this stupid paper I’m working on, I flipped through the tarot cards you’ve got done. I noticed that this card is much "shorter" than most of the rest of them. I suspect you did that to get the flame in, but it is noticeable when you look at the set. Just thought I’d point it out. I don’t think it looks bad at all – just slightly different.
@Princess Diablo: yeah, and you are correct on why. There will hopefully be some others that are lower down like that as well. BTW, I’m surprised you didn’t comment on Adam‘s yet.
I really like the slightly anime-ish look. I think this one turned out great.
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@Sick Little Monkey: The funny thing is I really didn’t "do anything animeish" to it. D just has a cool look about her.
This one is totally fine. Not even moderate.
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@Sick Little Monkey: you’d think so, wouldn’t you? I just don’t know.