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LI Cohen Playing Card Neon Filter - World of Paper Empires Collection - Jason McKinstry

Original Works

Original Works

Original Works

Sometimes I like to see the world of playing cards in a different light!

The American Cowboy - Inspiration behind Texan 45 Playing Cards Colourized by World of Paper Empires

Colourizations

Original Works

Original Works

A place to bring amazing playing card history back to life. Just add colour. 

Tigers 101 Joker Animation - Jason McKinstry - World of Paper Empires

Animations

Original Works

Animations

We are quite literally blurring the lines of playing card art in this section. 

The Front Door - US Playing Card Company - Norwood Factory - Abstract Image by Jason McKinstry

Welcome to my art gallery

The Backstory

Guess what? I love trying new things! If you follow me on social media then you already know that I look for interesting ways to share the extraordinary history of playing cards by employing a little modern flare. Occasionally, something special comes from my experimentation, and here you’ll be able to see some “pieces” that turned out better than expected. 


I remember the first time I used a photo filter on a deck of playing cards and being instantly pleased at the new world I saw. Fresh details and vibrant colours ruled the day. Now I make so many different kinds of them that it’s definitely time to share with you.


A New Perspective

By using a combination of media types that includes all things playing cards, give yourself a whole new perspective on this meaningful American story.


Take some time and look around, make sure to check back often!

Original Works Section

Playing card History - colourized

Andrew Dougherty in 1876 - Back & White Image - World of Paper Empires - Jason McKinstry
Andrew Dougherty in 1876 - Colourized Image - World of Paper Empires - Jason McKinstry
1904 US Playing Card Company Exhibit - St. Louis World Fair - Black & White Image - Jason McKinstry
1904 US Playing Card Company Exhibit - St. Louis World Fair - Colourized Image - Jason McKinstry
The American Cowboy - USPCC - Texan 45 Inspiration - Black & White Image - Jason McKinstry
The American Cowboy - USPCC - Texan 45 Inspiration - Colourized Image - Jason McKinstry

Animations Gallery

World of Paper Empires Presents - Cool Digital Art

Playing Card History meets Cool Digital Art in this video presentation featuring some of my best work.

Bicycle 808 - Rider Back Animation

Watch this famous cherub peddle his heart out.

Congress 606 - Beacon Light Animation

Imagine yourself fishing in the light of the beacon.

Congress 606 - Starlight Back Animation

The wonder of the night sky!

Eagle Brand Animation - Standard Playing Card Co

Don’t stare too long at this mesmerizing back design from 1905.

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