Submit Your Ideas for Four Strokes!
Have a fun or creative idea for Four Strokes? We’d love to hear it! Whether it’s a quirky challenge, a hilarious card concept, or a unique swimming-themed twist, your suggestions could become part of the game. Submit your ideas below and help make Four Strokes even more exciting for swimmers everywhere. Dive in and share your creativity with us!
Submission Style Guide
This style is modern American cartoon art with a bold, humorous twist, perfect for capturing dynamic action and playful storytelling in the "Four Strokes" card game. Here are some key characteristics to help artists match this style:
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Bold Lines and Clean Edges: Each character and object is outlined with thick, dark lines, giving them a sharp, well-defined look that makes them stand out.
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Vibrant, Saturated Colors: The palette is rich and vivid, with saturated hues that make each illustration pop. Backgrounds are often kept simple, with gradients or minimal details, to keep the focus on the characters.
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Exaggerated Expressions and Actions: The characters’ faces and body language are animated and exaggerated, adding humor and energy. For example, wide eyes, open mouths, and exaggerated poses enhance the sense of motion and intensity.
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Unique, Playful Concepts: Each scene combines everyday elements with an absurd twist. For example, a swimmer with rocket boosters or a cyclist entangled with an octopus. This approach adds a sense of fun and fantasy, making it perfect for a lighthearted card game.
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Smooth Shading and Highlights: The shading is soft and smooth, creating a slight 3D effect without losing the cartoon feel. Highlights and shadows are used subtly to emphasize muscle tone, water, or action without overcomplicating the design.
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Dynamic Compositions: The illustrations are action-packed, with diagonal lines and angled perspectives that add excitement and a sense of movement, making each card feel lively and engaging.
Artists submitting work should aim to blend real-world swim and sports themes with humorous, imaginative twists—like swimmers facing off with sea creatures or using gadgets—while keeping the aesthetic clean, bold, and vibrant.
