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©2006-2009 *Ironshod
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Here is the reason why I have been a little quiet on DA of late... I have been working on artworks for a deck of tarot cards. There are 78 crads in the deck and each one needs a painting. Quite a big project! I also have an extensive manuscript to follow that has been written by the deck's author.

These are a sample of some of the Trump and Court cards. I have tried to use angles compositions and strong light sorces to add to the drama. With so many artworks to complete there is a limit to the time that can be spent on each one, but I hope that the set as a whole will make an interesting visual impression :)

Previously I didn't know much about the symbolsim and history of the tarot so it has all been quite educational ;)

The deck is now available for sale from [link]

Comments


:iconrober2:
Chtulhu tarot? Whoah :D

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:iconmorkalavin:
Those cards look so awesome .. I will have my eyes open for the deck :)

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:iconnocturnalvampire:
Beautiful work. Looks like it is going to be an excellent deck.

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:iconmotorbikeman:
Some interesting images there, I'll be looking out for the full set to see how the rest turn out. Out of curiosity, are you able to tell us any of the influences on the images?

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:iconvampelf27:
Wow... These look amazing, I want one of these decks when you're finished!

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...as foretold in the prophecies!! (OMG! lol.)
:iconx-marks-the-spot:
I so want these cards! I have no idea what they're for, or what the characters are, but needless to say the deck looks pretty nifty all in itself!:clap:

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:iconcaptainoscillator:
do i detect the faintest influence of lovecraft in there?

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:iconskincarver462:
i was wondering what happened to you now i know you were gearin up for this rather large project-good to see you back and in such top form

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:iconthespaceinvader:
I don't know much about the Tarot, but these look very cool. You typo'd in the title though, in case noone else has mentioned it.

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:iconamaruk:
Would like to preorder one :-)

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