- Not in the Cards -

This is my first attempt, but I am not happy with it at all. First of all, I started the image for this card too small. I actually started out at 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches, which is the actual size of most trading cards, but the problem is that this pixelates the image and text. So I will have to scratch this one and start over at a larger scale. I also have to edit the original artwork as well. I'll consider this one a prototype.

Since I slightly better than novice but not quite an intermediate user of Adobe Photoshop, I have a lot of errors and struggles while learning how to do some of this art work, but learning I am. Since I have already created this character that I call Norgrous of Steem-Vale, I figured I would continue on this journey, and follow up by trying to simulate a Steemmonster's trading card for Norgrous.

Who knows, it just my truly become a playing card character. IF there are any artists out there with suggestions, ideas or even willing to edit Norgrous the Warrior Dwarf, Defender of All that is Blockchain, and Smasher of Spam, then let me know since I could use the support and help.

I also just saw this @steemmonsters post where they are developing a Steemmonster Playing Card Here with the Steemit Community's help. Here is what they are asking for:

The Hero's Journey
Set up
-character background
Call to action
-something forces the character to leave on an adventure
Tension
-overcoming challenges
-something epic happens
Release/Return
-the hero is transformed

The Hero's Journey in this case should be written from the perspective of "Norgrous of Steem-Vale."

Elements:
There are 6 Elements in Steem Monsters:
Fire, Water, Earth, Life, Death, Gold

This week's card is an Life Element which may include the following characteristics:
-academic
-deliberate
-arrogent

Short Version / Flavor Text
A summary of roughly 20 to 30 words that could go on the front of the card

So for now, Norgrous basically needs his basic storyline, and anything is in play. So if that means changing his name, weapons or anything, then so be it. I am just starting to learn about Steemmonsters so not only does the artowork need to be improved but so does my knowledge on the Steemmonster World, because you know there is one.

So if anyone out there is well versed in the Steemmonster world, please leave some suggestions or ideas in the comments.

Here are a few links I recently found on Steemmonsters, besides www.steemmonsters.com

-Steemmonster's Twiiter
-Steemmonster's Facepuke
Instagram

06/29/18
Full Steem Ahead!
@streetstyle