bawk
Hello! I'm fairly new to the forums but a veteran when it comes to tarot imagery!
I've always love the symbolism behind the tarot deck. I planned to create my own chicken tarot deck. I got about 5 cards in before I realized I needed to start simple before I went at a monstrous, ridiculously detailed project.
I always have been a fan of dinosaurs, and since I've had so much practice drawing them I figured why not? I've seen a few attempts at this type of deck but nothing that draws my attention sadly.
So far, I've decided on some basics:
Pentacles = Eggs (of course!), represented by sauropods and horned dinosaurs and likely duck billed dinos.
Swords = I was thinking claws of teeth since there is a lot of conflict associated with them. All sorts of meat-eaters will go onto these,
Wands = Wings. Although not true dinosaurs,I wanted to feature flying reptiles
Chalices = Fins? Maybe? I want sea reptiles for these, but am unsure as to what to associate them with.
I have most of the images laid-out in thumbnails. Currently I'm doing rough-drafts. I like to work in pen, watercolor pencils, and acrylic paint. At first I wanted to incorporate more realism into the designs, but later decided that it would defeat the fun in creating them. Same goes with scientific accuracy...I mean, I want them close but since I'm a fan of the old-school reptilian look the feathers will be minimal (I know, I know).
Background imagery is NOT my strong point, and I'm hoping to work on that.
Any critics are welcome! I want feedback for sure!
The Lovers (sauropods) - http://punkbawkchicken.tumblr.com/post/130925533237/a-pair-of-sauropods-serving-as-the-lovers
I've always love the symbolism behind the tarot deck. I planned to create my own chicken tarot deck. I got about 5 cards in before I realized I needed to start simple before I went at a monstrous, ridiculously detailed project.
I always have been a fan of dinosaurs, and since I've had so much practice drawing them I figured why not? I've seen a few attempts at this type of deck but nothing that draws my attention sadly.
So far, I've decided on some basics:
Pentacles = Eggs (of course!), represented by sauropods and horned dinosaurs and likely duck billed dinos.
Swords = I was thinking claws of teeth since there is a lot of conflict associated with them. All sorts of meat-eaters will go onto these,
Wands = Wings. Although not true dinosaurs,I wanted to feature flying reptiles
Chalices = Fins? Maybe? I want sea reptiles for these, but am unsure as to what to associate them with.
I have most of the images laid-out in thumbnails. Currently I'm doing rough-drafts. I like to work in pen, watercolor pencils, and acrylic paint. At first I wanted to incorporate more realism into the designs, but later decided that it would defeat the fun in creating them. Same goes with scientific accuracy...I mean, I want them close but since I'm a fan of the old-school reptilian look the feathers will be minimal (I know, I know).
Background imagery is NOT my strong point, and I'm hoping to work on that.
Any critics are welcome! I want feedback for sure!
The Lovers (sauropods) - http://punkbawkchicken.tumblr.com/post/130925533237/a-pair-of-sauropods-serving-as-the-lovers