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Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:01 pm
by chach


I don't want to stand on any toes, but this was posted to Instagram earlier. To say I'm excited is a major understatement. :ugdance: Looks like we have another winner from Lorenzo. I should just add your name to my bank account so you can make auto withdrawals for everything you put out, mate.
Stockholm17 wrote:UNVEILING THE NEW DECK "GEMINI" presented by the #queenOfClubs . I am quite happy with the color palette and I am going for this. Changes and tweaks will be done. So, why Gemini? in latin it means TWINS and all the courts will have 2 different faces, as I did for the 58th card of Heretic playing cards. A lot of work to do, this is just the beginning The queens will wear awesome jewelry made by @molaxchopa #customPlayingCards #geminiPlayingCards #stockholm17 #gemini #deckOfCards #playingCardArt #cardporn #queen #pokerCards #illustration #graphicDesign #clubs #design

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:16 pm
by adanyeva2
Simply stunning. Beautiful and elegant.

Lorenzo is perhaps the most unappreciated designer in this world nowadays. His cards are at the same level of those that ask $100 for a deck. IMO.

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:44 pm
by Stockholm17
ah! I wanted to post it, you guys are faster :)

I am working on it when I have some time, thanx a lot for your comments :))))))

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:04 pm
by chach
Stockholm17 wrote:ah! I wanted to post it, you guys are faster :)

I am working on it when I have some time, thanx a lot for your comments :))))))
I'm sorry mate, I tried to keep quiet but after seeing it on Instagram I just had to spread the word. Freaking remarkable IMO. Can't wait to see more! :drool:

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:27 pm
by Stockholm17
chach wrote:
Stockholm17 wrote:ah! I wanted to post it, you guys are faster :)

I am working on it when I have some time, thanx a lot for your comments :))))))
I'm sorry mate, I tried to keep quiet but after seeing it on Instagram I just had to spread the word. Freaking remarkable IMO. Can't wait to see more! :drool:

thanx! working on the sketches :)

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:43 pm
by Mike Ratledge
As always, it can only get better as you tweak it along the way.

"Molax" is an old friend, I have one of her Fire & Brimstone framed uncut tucks she sent when we were first looking at Indomitable Warrior a year or two ago. That's the name she uses in the business, so I won't unmask her, but as far as jewelry design, you could not have found nor picked a better person! She has done some incredible bespoke jewelry!

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:56 pm
by Thirdway Industries
This deck is incredible, I was crazy when I saw it the first time.

And that queen is sexy :D

ahaha

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:02 pm
by shermjack
Again, another reason why Lorenzo is one of my all-time favorite artists! I will definitely be backing this as I did No. 17! Can't wait :ugdance:

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:12 pm
by rousselle
Wow. I'm all in on this one.

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:45 pm
by DragonSoul
I love it!

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:37 pm
by Mike Ratledge
I don't think Lorenzo can miss, let's keep it that way.... ;)

Re: Gemini (wap)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:09 am
by Cbkimble
Might be early to ask but do you have a printer in mind yet?

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:18 am
by volantangel
I dont know what to say but :drool: :drool: :drool:

Re: Gemini

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:25 am
by Aussie888
From Kickstarter updates for No17
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Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:24 am
by volantangel
His update also included an updated version of the QoC, the background work is not intrusive and works so well ! Absolutely lovely =)

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Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:56 am
by sprouts1115
Wow! This looks to be a great deck. Love how each court tells a little story. I wish to make a deck similar to this.

Normally, I would bitch about a border around the indices, but with his outer cut border being thin, his indices look good. I guess the trend is small suit indices with a big fat suit indicator.
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I like his use of cloth and making it seem 3D-ish. Wave that cloth and show some depth. This guy was the master of Warning nudity: cloth and transitions. By transitions, I mean, he could put a foot by someones ear and make it look good.
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Re: Gemini (wap)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:16 am
by Stockholm17
Cbkimble wrote:Might be early to ask but do you have a printer in mind yet?
I am definitely thinking of EPCC for many reasons, one of them is the thin border and I need a perfect registration :)

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:18 am
by Stockholm17
sprouts1115 wrote:Wow! This looks to be a great deck. Love how each court tells a little story. I wish to make a deck similar to this.

Normally, I would bitch about a border around the indices, but with his outer cut border being thin, his indices look good. I guess the trend is small suit indices with a big fat suit indicator.


I like his use of cloth and making it seem 3D-ish. Wave that cloth and show some depth. This guy was the master of Warning nudity: cloth and transitions. By transitions, I mean, he could put a foot by someones ear and make it look good.
eheh thanx, I might wanna do those borders even thinner... let´s see :)

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:36 am
by badpete69
Very beautiful Lorenzo... Looks like uncuts will have to be part of my purchase based on what i see so far

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:48 am
by Cbkimble
badpete69 wrote:Very beautiful Lorenzo... Looks like uncuts will have to be part of my purchase based on what i see so far
You mean uncuts aren't a standard pledge for a Lorenzo deck for you? Unfortunately I only have one version of the requiem, $50 was a high price tag, but I have all three heretic, No 17 V1, and a pair of No 17 V2 pledge for.

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:00 am
by ecNate
I'm not usually a fan of bordered courts, but doesn't bother me that much. Looks great, I'm all in!

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 12:28 pm
by Stockholm17
we have a name issue.. there is a guy from Tallin who did a deck for cardistry called Gemini, announced on april 27th, 2 days after I announced this. O_O
https://instagram.com/pint5on/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I dont know, I might change the name... or maybe not lol

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 12:41 pm
by vasta41
Have no fear- you can call this thing whatever you want and I'll still back it. I think I speak for most here.

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 12:54 pm
by Eoghann
How about translations?

- Gemelo (Spanish)
- Gemina (Latin)
- Doppelgänger (although this one is a more "evil twin" kind of thing I think)

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 12:55 pm
by PrincessTrouble
I say stick with Gemini.

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 12:56 pm
by Stockholm17
Eoghann wrote:How about translations?

- Gemelo (Spanish)
- Gemina (Latin)

I saw his deck, standard faces and custom back. Not a real Gemini concept as I am willing to do.
But let´s see if he gets funded on ks first. Long way before I am done tho
:)

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 1:09 pm
by dazzleguts
I like the softer old-world feel of this one. Reminds me a bit of the Venice Simplon Orient Express deck:

http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/grimaud/ve ... press.html

Especially with the background patterning.

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 3:52 pm
by Collector
Just ni-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ce :)

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 10:02 pm
by Mike Ratledge
Stockholm17 wrote:we have a name issue.. there is a guy from Tallin who did a deck for cardistry called Gemini, announced on april 27th, 2 days after I announced this. O_O
https://instagram.com/pint5on/

I dont know, I might change the name... or maybe not lol
Uusi had the same thing happen when they were getting ready to launch "Classic" and Bill/CARC came out with their Classic decks. Now I just have to negotiate a branding fee because everyone is using "UC". ;)

Do like they did and stick to your guns, "Stockholm17 Gemini" works just fine.

Of course, Pintson's deck looks like a Bohemia clone, but not that much. Kinda homely...

Re: Gemini by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo)

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:06 am
by Bruno
Aah yes, Gemini, one of NASA's forgotten platforms for reaching new *new* heights.
Zoomin' ....