Paper Dogs Playing Cards

Description

Paper Dogs Playing Cards

The Paper Dogs Playing Cards from Galison features the expressional and fun illustrations of 50 popular dog breeds by artist Reed Evins. Each playing card features a different happy dog, with two jokers featuring grumpy looking cats. Size: 4.25″ x 5.75″ (63mm x 95mm) Includes: 2 Decks of 52 cards. Please note, these cards are not suitable for games of duplicate bridge.

About the Artist Reed Evins

As a child in his father’s shoe factory, while under his desk, Reed often played with shoe ornaments and pieces of leather. He would deconstruct the ornaments, and with the leather, reconstruct them into new shoe designs. Reed quickly realized he had his own creative vision, and that with his hands, he could create anything.

During his career as a shoe designer, scissors became instrumental in cutting paper patterns. He applied this skill to his original art, and inspired by his love of dogs, created his first hand-cut dog portrait. Word spread, and Reed was able to assemble an extensive portfolio of commissions.

The American Kennel Club soon took notice and started selling prints of his original dog portraits. The concept of incorporating dog art on other items became irresistible, so he created a collection of gifts for dog lovers.

The non-standard size playing cards, 63 x 95mm, have two index faces suitable for right-handed players. Each card face includes suit symbol corner pips and feature detailed illustrations. The card backs are decorated with, wait for it, houndstooth patterns! A fun twin pack ideal for family games, and a great gift for dog lovers.

• Includes 2 decks of 52 cards
• Unique art throughout
• Interior card deck boxes
• Foil-stamped exterior drawer box • 6 x 4.5 x 1.25d”, 152 x 114 x 32mm
• Playing Card size: 63 x 95mm
• Makes a great gift: Give this playing card set to those who love dogs. Also makes a great coffee table conversation piece.