9 of Swords to the Left
This Nine of Swords piece is a 3D test focused on precision—specifically how repetition and alignment behave when translated into layered form. The swords are deliberately spaced and stacked to create a rigid, almost oppressive structure behind the figure, reinforcing the weight the card represents. This isn’t a finished product or something intended for sale. It’s part of the process—breaking down the image, rebuilding it in layers, and learning where structure either supports the meaning or falls apart.
9 of Swords
This Nine of Swords piece isn’t part of the shop—it’s a working study. I used it to test structure, layering, and visual balance before committing to production designs. Every cut, shadow, and placement is intentional, but the goal here isn’t perfection—it’s exploration. This card exists to push the process forward, to see what holds up, what breaks, and what can be refined into something worth offering.
9 of Swords to the Right
This Nine of Swords build is a 3D test piece created to push the limits of layering and depth within the PocketFate process. The separation between the figure, bed, and background swords is intentional—designed to physically represent the pressure and mental weight the card is known for. This isn’t a finished product or something intended for sale. It’s part of the process—testing how far the materials can go, how the shadows behave, and how emotion translates when the image is no longer flat.
The Hermit to the Left
This The Hermit piece is a 3D test focused on depth from a structural perspective. From this angle, the separation between layers becomes visible—the lantern, staff, and figure all sitting at different heights within the frame. That physical spacing is intentional, allowing light and shadow to do part of the storytelling. This isn’t a finished product or something intended for sale. It’s part of the process—understanding how much depth is needed, where layers should break forward, and how the card changes when it’s no longer confined to a flat surface.
The Hermit
This The Hermit piece is a full 3D test build focused on how isolation and guidance translate into physical depth. The figure is pulled forward from the background, with the lantern and staff acting as focal points that break the flat plane of the original image. The space around the figure is left intentionally open, reinforcing the quiet and distance the card represents. This isn’t a finished product or something intended for sale—it’s part of the process, refining how light, layering, and negative space can carry meaning when the card is built by hand instead of printed flat.
The Hermit to the Right
This The Hermit build is a 3D test piece created to explore vertical depth and separation within the PocketFate process. The figure is intentionally pulled forward, with the staff acting as a visual anchor, while the background falls away into stillness. It’s less about detail and more about presence—how isolation, distance, and quiet guidance can be felt when the image is given physical form. This isn’t a finished product or something for sale. It’s part of the process—testing how structure, spacing, and shadow carry meaning beyond the surface.
