This is the second interview in a series about changing, getting stuck and finding the life you want. In this installment I talk with Rachel Pollack, creator of the The Shinning Tribe tarot, author, and teacher. We talked about change and the impact readings have on people from our experience and in light of the […]
Welcome to the first interview in the series. Back in the early days of the year I found myself thinking a lot about both my successes and not successes and those of the people who worked with me. I started to wonder why it is that some people change easily and others seem to not […]
Well really just a more flushed out drawing of the original outline in the earlier post. Comment Guidelines If you would like to leave a comment please do leave supportive input. Questions or discussion about symbolism. Thoughts and feelings that arise for you from looking at this work. Please keep in mind this is a […]
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 […]