I will create custom trading card game tcg illustration board game art or tarot cards

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James Watson

About this gig

Bringing a premium TCG or board game to life requires striking artwork and precise technical design.


As a professional tabletop illustrator and layout expert, I don't just draw characters, I architect cohesive gaming worlds. I bridge the gap between your raw mechanics and manufacture-ready assets, using deep knowledge of bleed lines and UI layout to ensure your project looks like a polished retail product.


My Specialties Include:

  • Custom TCG Card Illustration: High-impact character, creature, and item artwork.
  • Premium Frames & Templates: Bespoke borders, resource counters, and vector text boxes.
  • Board Game Assets: Immersive maps, main boards, and custom game tiles.
  • Box Art & Packaging: Cover illustrations and print-ready box packaging dielines.
  • Technical Deliverables: Flawless 300 DPI files, including high-res PNGs, PDFs, and layered PSD files.

Whether you are launching on Kickstarter or finalizing a custom deck, I ensure your assets match professional printing specifications perfectly.


Please message me before ordering to discuss your card counts and mechanics!

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Get to know James Watson

James Watson

Custom Card Frames, Board Layouts and Tarot Asset Design

  • FromUnited Kingdom
  • Member sinceJun 2026
  • Avg. response time1 hour
  • Languages

    English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Many game creators struggle with generic art that doesn't fit printing templates or ruins game mechanics. As a specialist tabletop designer, I bridge the gap between creative concept and technical production. With years of experience working alongside independent publishers, I craft precise, manufacturer-ready assets tailored to your exact project specs. What I bring to the table: Custom card templates, card frames, & TCG assets. Complete board game layouts & map designs. Thematic tarot cards & oracle deck styling. Print-ready box design, 3D mockups, & rulebooks.

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