About
As a kid growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I would often hunt through the $1 bin at local card shops. After self-teaching myself design, I’ve been creating custom trading cards, apparel and prints since 2020. I’ve displayed my work at around 50 card shows throughout Washington, Oregon, and California.
More designs can be seen on my Instagram page: @giovannicustoms
Sneaker Series
Michael & Tinker
I have always admired Tinker Hatfield’s ability to visually define MJ. I am creating a Sneaker Series combining significant events, stats, and shoe facts, with trading cards. My goal is to pay homage to MJ/Tinker, and spark nostalgia by resembling cards from this era.
PSA Project Mercury
I was commissioned by Collectors & PSA to create a 250 card set dedicated to their ‘Project Mercury’ team, complete with Silver and Gold PMGs. Each card was encased by PSA.
First Swing Foundation
The First Swing Foundation teaches children in the states and overseas important life lessons through baseball. We have teamed up in an effort to provide footwear to kids in other countries who commonly play sports on bare feet. Our efforts have sent hundreds of pairs of shoes to kids in Vietnam.
Our Twelve
6 card artists based in the Pacific Northwest, including myself, teamed up to create 12 collaboration cards representing Seattle sports stars. Our project was a success, and donated 100% of the proceeds to NAMI Seattle to support Mental Awareness Month, March 2022. A card I helped design was the high selling item.
