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I Spent 4 Years Creating This Tarot Deck Featuring Creepy Creatures And Demons (30 Pics)
It's been 4 years in the making but I've finished my first-ever complete tarot deck featuring my dark and twisted style. I wanted to create my own vision of a tarot deck featuring humanoid creatures and demons that could be used for tarot readings.
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I'm a dark art artist from Ohio. I've been an artist as far back as I can remember, from being 5 years old drawing dinosaurs, to my teenage years drawing horror creatures. I started out with just pencils at first and then ventured into the world of acrylics and oils before I found my comfort in watercolor and digital illustration.
I've been working at my craft professionally for 9 years as an independent artist as well as an artist for the widely popular webcomic series, Cyanide & Happiness. I'm also a co-owner and artist for the Ohio-based lifestyle brand, Any Means Necessary clothing.
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For the last few years (4 to be exact) my fans have been begging and pleading for me to create a tarot deck in my style. It was a long and tedious process but a project of love for my fans. It was also a test for me to see if I could create 78 different pieces of art for a single project.
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The first step was research. A lot of research. I needed to try and understand each card as much as I could because, with Tarot, each symbol and figure represents something of importance to that specific card. At the same time, I wanted to put my own spin on each card with my infamous thin-figured creatures. In terms of which style of creature really depended on the card. Some called for masculinity while others are feminine.
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I hope for those that practice tarot, that they have the only deck they'll ever want to use. My team and I focused a lot on making sure the deck was special. I didn't want just some normal tuck box, so we went with a sturdy magnetic flip-top box with a spot UV finish and silver accents on the cover. The cards themselves are silver gilded and also have a spot UV finish on the backs.
I also hope that those who are fans of my art, who may not practice Tarot, will enjoy them as a collection of 78 various art pieces. The most feedback I've gotten and justifiably was "Where is the book?" And, unfortunately, I didn't want to spend another 4 years making the book. Maybe if I create another I will, but there are a ton of amazing resources online to help beginner Tarot practitioners.
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The next ones are a tarot-sized deck of my mental health series, It's All in Your Head in card form, since many don't like having to carry around my book (It's 2 lbs!) And the other project will be an oracle deck.
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The_Tired_Artist 3 years ago
Okay but like how did they get so flexible? my guy, are you alright?
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The_Tired_Artist 3 years ago
I know nothing about tarot cards, someone explain this cups thing please?
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Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago (edited)
My favorite of them all. This one is so meaningful to me. Sometimes I am very grateful to an artist for making something, and this is one of those times--thank you!
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Non-binary warlord 3 years ago
The use of an anatomical heart in this makes it even more chilling, and beautiful.
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Maxwell Kranicz 2 years ago
I've noticed that most of the wands in these cards make symbols and I just think that's really cool!
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DonnerDinnerParty 3 years ago
I love how dark and deadly yet how sensual and kinda sexy some of these are
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DonnerDinnerParty 3 years ago
The pointy legs with no feet is such a good aesthetic for these cards
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What do you think ?
Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago
These are truly otherworldly. I'd buy them in a heartbeat! The hyenas added a bit of fun to the darkness.
Hyper-fixated-Panda 3 years ago
Is this the very same Shawn Cross that did "It's all in your head?" Because I love the artistry, and how i'ts so dark, and as a writer, I commonly base my monsters off of the vibes you imbue in your artwork. Love your work, and your art style!
Neon Panda 🇺🇦 2 years ago
Gorgeous and almost macabre and twisted. Love so much and would buy if they were published and available!! Keep up the good work OP!
Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago
These are truly otherworldly. I'd buy them in a heartbeat! The hyenas added a bit of fun to the darkness.
Hyper-fixated-Panda 3 years ago
Is this the very same Shawn Cross that did "It's all in your head?" Because I love the artistry, and how i'ts so dark, and as a writer, I commonly base my monsters off of the vibes you imbue in your artwork. Love your work, and your art style!
Neon Panda 🇺🇦 2 years ago
Gorgeous and almost macabre and twisted. Love so much and would buy if they were published and available!! Keep up the good work OP!
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