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Well, I'm embarking on a project to do a whole tarot deck. Probably won't be done for a couple of years because I have to do commissions and paying jobs. If my attention span can handle it, this will be my project to do in between all that stuff.So, that said, here is #0: The Fool
She's a bit different from the standard depiction, but it's still about new beginnings, and embarking into the unknown.
Details here: [link]
And for prints: [link]
Oh yeah, and for anyone interested, here's the pencil sketch that led up to the finished painting: [link]
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beautiful!^^ cant believe its uploaded 10yrs ago!;D
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i can't believe it's been 10 years either...that decade has flown.
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What a nifty take on "the fool". It feels like the idea of this card is reborn in a beautiful light.
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I have this deck of cards now, its beautiful and my favorite - i have many decks - the fool is my favorite card as well
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She's just gracious. I really enjoy this painting.
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Your tarot deck is awsome! Each card shows a story, that can be read so easily. Great work!
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She's beautiful, gorgeous the way the birds are almost an extension of her - love the monkeys in the cliff holding the tales of others.
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I see her as a person who is not afraid of the unknown...clearly she has the whole world's support and she probably knows this.
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Wow, nice use of color. I'm working on a color your tarot deck and am trying to decide what color the clothes should be.
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Is a bit different, but you did have the cliff, and the young hound, very nice interpretation
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Wow, I like your Fool. Great color and symbology. I don't think I've ever seen a female fool before.
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Your art is stunning.
Wow, so elegant. The colours are so pretty
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I read a book about birthdays once that told me that the Fool was my tarot card, and since then, I have always had a deep appreciation of the Fool in art and literature.
But this image has taken my breath away. I have been a fan of your for such a long time, I don't know how this escaped me. It is whimsical, but with a deep-rooted sense of meaning. And the art, as always, is exquisite.
I am very much looking forward to seeing the finished deck!
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This is my absolute favourite card!!!! All are amazing but this one is breathtakingly beautiful!!!!
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I LIKED YOUR WORKS. THEY MAKE PLEASANT IMPRESSION. I HAVE ADDED YOUR WORKS IN THE FAVORIΓES.
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You know, this card is one of the main reasons I'm going to buy this deck one day. It will be the first thing I love so that I'm ready to pay for the shipment and all, despite the fact I like reversed symbols and elements when it comes to swords and wands (for me, swords=fire, wands=air).
This card alone fits for me so well I can't even explain. It's like you painted it for my soul 
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I would so buy these if I wasn't so cheap
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Well you're right that it's different from the classic depiction of the Fool - there are so many qualities that are usually included you've switched up for other gorgeously painted features! This is wonderful
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so beautifule, i love the way the drawings flows, threw, and the soft colours...fern
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Someone sent me to see you work when they saw that I was working on a deck of Tarot. I have a lot of work still to do on mine, and it is photo based, I am still shooting for it.
I really love yours. I have quite a collection of artists tarot decks I have collected over the last 30 years. I hope to have one of yours when you finish it.
Best wishes and much success!
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Thank you! Good luck on your tarot too, it's a very fun project.
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the movement of her dress and the birds in this painting is beautiful. loving the fox too!
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Wonderful use of colors. Magnificent piece. Your work is so great and you seem to be extremely consistent in the superb quality. I can't wait to see more of your work.
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If i only saw this card, on front of your new deck, i would immediately buy it. It just promises a magnificent series of cards! It's so original, very different from the usual 'Fool' cards. I can't wait to check out the rest of your deck!
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Unfortunately, my english-knowledges are too small to express what I really think and feel, if I watch your works... Often, I visit shadowscapes, and everytime I feel better than before... Thanks for your wonderful pictures, I admire them very much! I have to write down some words in my mother language, maybe you learned german...who knows?
sisch ifach zum trΓΆime weme diner bilder agugget, als wers am inachte, s rΓ€gnet u glichzitig schint der vollmond, als isch wild und ungrifbar u doch so nach: i ΓΌsem sinn
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yay! tarot ! I love ur tarot cards!
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I love the collors you use in yor drawings
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done in a very beautiful fashion
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Wow... This totally ruins my idea of making tarot drawings XD Yours rock too much!
I would feel bad about posting my poorly drawn tarot cards and then know that these are hangin' around the site *blushes*
Anyways, it's a very complex and amazing work you got there! I'm sure to check the other cards (spcially "Temperance" that's one of my favorites!)
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Please don't let me discourage you! There are hundreds of tarot decks out there and each is a very unique artist's vision.
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Yes yes ^^
You didn't discourage me at all sweetie!
This kind of stuff, when I see it, I get all like "OH MY! I gotta learn how to do stuff like this!"
Hmm... I had an idea for a deck right now XD Wow, my mind is really at full power lately ^^
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Holy... that's lovely. The Fool is my favourite, for reasons I choose not to discuss... XD Love it. You have quite a way with watercolours, a medium that often makes me scream in frustration. I tip my hat to you.
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Beautiful... I love the details, you paint and draw beautifully!
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What a lovely picture. I like the delicacy of the colors (is this a water color or acryllic or...?) and the composition. The shape of the monkey-pillar makes a nice platform for the pose of the fool - it's a continual line, but broken up enough that it's balanced and tapered without looking too slick. Those are some terrific details - I especially like the birds pulling on the ribbons (it makes me wonder if they're trying to hold her back or if they think they're supporting her upcoming "flight") and the addition of the fox. (I'm guessing you used the fox because of its tendency to be seen as trickster god in many mythologies. Or maybe you really like foxes. Either way, the little guy looks great there. I like how the fox seems to be a little concerned with what's happening, but not panicky)
One last symbolism question - are the three monkeys in the pillar a tribute to the hear no evil/see no evil/speak no evil monkeys?
I do hope you continue with the tarot series. As soon as I'm done this comment, I'm going to browse your gallery to see if there are any more!
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Thank you very much! It is in watercolors. As for the monkeys...it was not intentionally so when I first drew it but it kinda became like that. The symbols they are each holding are for the Heart, the Mind, the Soul. And yes, it's an ongoing project, see my "Tarot!" journal entry linked in the description.
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Just a comment for all your tarot cards: your pics are wonderful! You're a very very very (put here a number of very as much high as you want) very talented artist! Really, I LOVE your pics!
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it's obvious why you are going to get these published, they're beautiful.
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Beatifully drawn very detailed. Well done!
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