After a few versions of the Emperor I feel like he has finally showed his face. I am realizing as I go along with the creation of my deck that a few things are important as themes in the art I am making for the cards. One is that the characters need to be outdoors […]
I have been working out my ideas for the Emperor, after an unsatisfying first draft, and thought it might be interesting to talk about my process around creating these cards. I am first and foremost a visual thinker. When I need to sort out what I think about ideas or formulate a plan I will […]
This drawing came out fully formed. No pre-sketches or working out of ideas. It is also the first time I have felt like my drawing skills are coming back. The drawings previous to this one are rough out lines that need to be redrawn sometime soon. The Empress here has as her primary focus the […]
I have tried to draw a version of this card for a long time. One version had a few lines and some very frustrated looking scrawl saying “Who are you?” across the started image. I think it is in part her divine feminine nature that I struggled with. It is also that this card is […]
The Fool does not know where he is going or why. The Magician only does what is in alignment with his path or destiny. With the Magician every act, gesture, or word is intentional. Of course he is an illusionist too. Truth with a capital T achieved through using truth or illusion depending on which […]
The Fool is known for leaping. He is often shown stepping off a cliff, which he seems unaware of. Below are a few drawings that I have been working on around the Fool’s journey. I have a lot of ideas about what kind of symbols should be included in the cards in general – most […]
One of the new projects I have decided to undertake is the creation of my own deck. I have found myself – despite my own resistance – drawing images that I think should be part of various cards. Right now I am working doing pencil sketches and concept work and have not decided on the […]
Myself and James Wells have started a new podcast called Toronto Tarot Portal. You can check it out by clicking the link.
I have been absent from my blog for a while. That life has been busy is the excuse. The reality is I set a format that was too narrow for me to keep up and be excited about all the time. I will be expanding my focus to include a broader spectrum of subjects and […]
If you missed the first part of this series you can find it here. Our conscious mind only sees a part of the picture. In the shadows of the unconscious the keys to understanding the whole of a person can be found. In the underground cave the Hermit finds the light he is looking for, […]