Go Fish Reborn! Artist-illustrated take on the classic game

A project in Boulder, CO by Phil Lewis
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Hours of match-making fun with an oversized deck featuring artfully-rendered sea life custom-designed by artist Phil Lewis
Backers: 554
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56

Funded: $30,942 of $7,500
Dates: Sep 24th -> Oct 24th (30 days)
Project By: Phil Lewis
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Less than 24 hours remaining šŸ˜³ !!!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
It seems like only yesterday I was playing Go Fish with my son Robin and had the initial idea to create this whole seriesā€¦ and here we are at the last day of the launch! This whole experience has been incredible, with 525 backers, and almost 400%... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 12 of 12 - Sharks

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Saving the scariest for last šŸ˜³ I knew I was going to have to tackle these guys at some point. Sharks are some of the strongest, fastest, and certainly most frightening apex predators in the oceans. Iā€™m super intimidated by sharks, largely due to... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 11 of 12 - Dolphins

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
On my ocean foiling journey, Iā€™ve been fortunate to ride some phenomenal waves. One of which is known as ā€œLanceā€™s Leftā€ - Coined by none other than Captain Lance Moss, a true OG and legend in the Nica surfing scene. I feel super lucky to have... (Read More)

Three weeks down - One to go!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the course of the past three weeks, itā€™s been incredible to watch the campaign progress! I'm blown away by this level of supportā€¦ thank you all so much! We are currently at 297% funded from 398 backers šŸ˜³ You guys are incredible, Iā€™m so... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 10 of 12 - Crocodiles

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, arguably one of the weirdest šŸ¤Ŗ but man I love it so much! This piece was inspired by an incredible foiling trip to Southern Costa Rica. While the location and wave were absolutely mind-blowingā€¦ the journey down there was an epic mission of... (Read More)

Diving Deeper with Liberty Puzzles

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Iā€™ve been working with Liberty for the better part of the past 2 decades. Weā€™ve collaborated on 30 or so puzzles so far. They are an awesome hometown Boulder business, located just down the street from the studio. Itā€™s a match made in heaven!... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 9 of 12 - Sea Horses

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I have always thought Sea Horses were pretty bizarre! Technically, they are small bony fish in the genus ā€œHippocampusā€ which roughly translates from the Ancient Greek meaning ā€œHorse Sea Monsterā€ Looking at these guys, Iā€™d say this is fairly... (Read More)

UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie Update!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Iā€™m really excited about these long sleeve sun hoodies! Available in the ā€œMake a Splashā€ reward tier. The samples I have received are totally awesome! These are 95% polyester, 5% spandexā€¦ so they have just the right amount of stretch, are... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 8 of 12 - Sea Lions

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This piece was inspired by an incredible wave on the western cost of Peru. Home to one of the longest left point breaks in the worldā€¦ none other than the infamous Chicama! Iā€™ve been fortunate to go on a couple of foil surfing missions to this... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 7 of 12 - Octopus

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
With most series of artworkā€¦ there is usually a stand-out, one that seems to rise above the rest. In the Go Fish series this octopus was that piece for me! I feel it's one of the strongest. I like to think it took over control and started steering... (Read More)

Epic Water Bottle Samples are here!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I just received the first samples of the 24oz Nalgene bottles, and they look awesome! These bottles are a collaboration with Epic Water Filters. We have been working together for many years now, and I have always aligned with their missions - one of... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 6 of 12 - Orcas

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thereā€™s something so mysterious and powerful about orcas. They are one of the most vicious predators in the ocean. Hunting in packs, taking down other species of whales and sharksā€¦ not something I would want to encounter too closely šŸ˜³ But... (Read More)

New Reward Tier - Shark Zone!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Today Iā€™d like to introduce a new reward tier called ā€œShark Zoneā€ šŸ¦ˆ This tier features a 22x30 wrapped canvas print with your choice of image from the series! Canvas giclee printing has long been one of my favorite mediums for bringing my... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 5 of 12 - Angel Fish

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
After exploring the depths with the whales, I thought it would nice to come back up closer to the surface for the next piece. While I loved the deep blues that developed with the whales, I found myself gravitating towards something with a more... (Read More)

New Add On - Sticker Sheets!

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The success of the campaign has been mind-blowing so far! I am so grateful for your support with this project šŸ™ As of this updateā€¦ we are currently at 213% funded! This is incredible, and with this funding, it will allow me to create even more... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 4 of 12 - Whales

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Diving deeperā€¦ among the deepest, are the Humpback Whales. One of the largest species on the planet, growing 50+ feet long, and up to 50,000 to 80,000 lbs - their sheer size alone has always been inspiring to me. These gentle giants live in all... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 3 of 12 - Sting Rays

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Although foiling is currently my strongest passionā€¦ Iā€™ve also always loved swimming. I have many amazing memories from summer days in Tahoe exploring the shores with a snorkel mask, and the few times Iā€™ve gone scuba diving šŸ¤æ šŸ˜³ Something... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 2 of 12 - Pelicans

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Pelicans are definitely one of my favorite birds. Ever since I was a kid, long before I surfed or foiled, Iā€™ve always loved watching them fly along the waves. They use a phenomenon called the ā€œground effectā€ which helps them fly further without... (Read More)

Wow - We're Fully Funded!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I am totally blown away šŸ¤Æ The Go Fish Kickstarter just officially achieved fully-funded status in less than 3 days! This project has been years in the makingā€¦ between creating the artwork, planning design, developing strategy, and building... (Read More)

Go Fish - The Artwork - 1 of 12 - Sea Turtles

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the course of this campaign, Iā€™m going to share each of the 12 pieces from the Go Fish series in their entirety. And, in the order in which they were created. *Fun fact - When you first unwrap and open the card deckā€¦ the cards are organized... (Read More)

The first 24 hours have been incredible!

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy moly! I am so stoked on the initial reaction to this projectā€¦ we are over 55% funded in less than 24 hours šŸ˜³ This being my first Kickstarter campaign, I wasnā€™t exactly sure what to expectā€¦ and honestly a little nervous, but after seeing... (Read More)

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