Your preview card is a reliable look at the artistic direction for your deck. It includes a watermark, which is removed in the final printed product. Here's what to focus on when you're evaluating your result.
Why Does My Preview Have a Watermark?
Every preview card displays a watermark to indicate it's a sample image. This watermark is removed automatically when your full deck is created after purchase. Your printed cards will have clean, watermark-free artwork.
What Should I Look For?
When reviewing your preview, focus on these qualities:
- Overall style - does the artistic direction match what you had in mind?
- Color palette - check that the colors and tones reflect your description. Subtle shifts in hue can change the entire feel of a card.
- Symbolic clarity - can you still recognize the card's key symbols and figures? Your style should enhance the imagery, not obscure it.
- Mood - the hardest to pin down, but the most important. Does the card give you the feeling you were going for?
Trust your instincts here. If the card feels right, that's what matters most.
How Does the Preview Compare to the Printed Cards?
The preview accurately represents the style, colors, and composition of your deck. The final printed cards are produced without the watermark and optimized for print quality. Colors may shift very slightly between screen and print, as with any printed product, but what you see is a reliable guide to the finished result.
What Should I Do Next?
If you love what you see, you're ready to choose your deck and purchase your custom deck. After purchase, you'll review every card before it goes to print, so this isn't your only chance to evaluate. If the result isn't quite right, go back and try a different style description. There's no rush.