Hello talented artists!

This summer, a small game company will be launching a collection of three card games in one collective campaign on Kickstarter. Each of the three games will feature a different artists, and they mean a lot of work and exposure for whoever's attached to the project.

In short, each of the games will be designed to coincide exactly with a 52-card standard deck, in that each deck will have 52 cards, with the four classic suits, ranking from 1-13. But a standard deck is limited to four suits and thirteen numbers. By adding a new layer of artwork and context, we're creating three new games that are more exciting, interesting, and providing beautiful decks that can also be used for Gin Rummy once you're done.

The most important and defining characteristic of these games, therefore, is the artwork. At the moment, the three themes are steampunk classic, 40s noir, and medieval magic, though they may change in the next week or so. For each game, we're looking for bright, interesting, and vibrant artwork with a lot of character. In fact, no matter which game you work on, you'll be tasked with designing several specific characters for the cards that, during the campaign, may be portrayed, cosplayed, or used in short stories.

At the moment we have two fantastic artists, and we need one more. Possibly along the lines of Glen Keane's style, but anything unique will do. This job means a few pieces of work before the campaign in July, then a lot of paid work afterward, if we're successful. We plan on promoting the artists first and foremost during the campaign, so this means a lot of exposure and praise in your name! If you're interested, send an email to rulefourgames@gmail.com with a few sample pieces and your estimated price for 30 cards or so. Good luck, I can't wait to see your work!

Sean Malloy