Mr. Sluagh
Okay, I've got ideas for a Tarot deck brewing in my head, but I can't draw worth a damn. Maybe this is too much to ask, but I was wondering if someone who liked my ideas might endeavor to do the art for me. I'd also just like to see what comments you have on the cards that I've planned out. I've got five cards worked out in my head so far and I'm coming up with more daily. Here's what I've got so far:
THE FOOL
The Fool plays contentedly in a small, fenced-in garden filled with grass and beautiful flowers without a care in the world. From his haven, three paths stretch into the distance: the path to the left leads to a deep, dark forest filled with menacing, glowing eyes and a huge, full moon rising over it. The path to the right leads to a shining, golden metropolis with gigantic, grandiose towers rising into the sky and a terribly bright sun burning above it. Between the two, a path stretches off farther than the eye can see with nothing but a lone star to light the way. A terrible, shadowy spectre approaches the Fool, threatening to shock him out of his joyous fugue and force him to choose one of the three paths.
THE HERMIT
The Hermit sits alone in the darkness, intensely studying his book as he has been for ages while the sun, the moon and three stars hover above his head. Surrounding him are numerous untidy stacks of books. Whether they keep him in, keep others out or both is open to debate.
THE FLAG (replaces the Tower)
A flag showing the sun flanked by a sword and a stave (haven’t quite settled on the design yet. Might change it once I read up on the old heraldric codes a little.) waves above a multitude of patriots as they cheer ecstatically, exalting in its glory. In the foreground, the Fool weeps in horror, repulsed by their naïvite.
THE HIEROPHANT (I might change this one to the Emperor
The Hierophant stands in front of a red curtain on an outdoor stage before throngs people loyal to him. He wears an immaculate blue suit with a black tie and a pin in the shape of a cornuccopia on his left lapel. He gestures flamboyantly as he charismatically extols the virtues of their nation. The same flag seen in “The Flag” stands to his right. On his podium are emblazoned the words “WE ARE THE TRUTH”.
THE SUN
Having reached the city of the Sun, the fool gazes in awe at its shining, golden towers. The streets are all paved with gold and long, twisting bridges stretch between the buildings. However, not all is right in this larger-than-life metropolis: little or no non-human life is visible. Soldiers in golden uniforms patrol the streets, imposing martial law on its citizens, and through the windows of the towers he sees workers who seem hurried, desperate and anxious.
So whaddya think? Btw, I'm leaning towards Faith, Passion, Genious and Imagination for the suites at this point, but I'll probably change my mind before I get to the Minors.
THE FOOL
The Fool plays contentedly in a small, fenced-in garden filled with grass and beautiful flowers without a care in the world. From his haven, three paths stretch into the distance: the path to the left leads to a deep, dark forest filled with menacing, glowing eyes and a huge, full moon rising over it. The path to the right leads to a shining, golden metropolis with gigantic, grandiose towers rising into the sky and a terribly bright sun burning above it. Between the two, a path stretches off farther than the eye can see with nothing but a lone star to light the way. A terrible, shadowy spectre approaches the Fool, threatening to shock him out of his joyous fugue and force him to choose one of the three paths.
THE HERMIT
The Hermit sits alone in the darkness, intensely studying his book as he has been for ages while the sun, the moon and three stars hover above his head. Surrounding him are numerous untidy stacks of books. Whether they keep him in, keep others out or both is open to debate.
THE FLAG (replaces the Tower)
A flag showing the sun flanked by a sword and a stave (haven’t quite settled on the design yet. Might change it once I read up on the old heraldric codes a little.) waves above a multitude of patriots as they cheer ecstatically, exalting in its glory. In the foreground, the Fool weeps in horror, repulsed by their naïvite.
THE HIEROPHANT (I might change this one to the Emperor
The Hierophant stands in front of a red curtain on an outdoor stage before throngs people loyal to him. He wears an immaculate blue suit with a black tie and a pin in the shape of a cornuccopia on his left lapel. He gestures flamboyantly as he charismatically extols the virtues of their nation. The same flag seen in “The Flag” stands to his right. On his podium are emblazoned the words “WE ARE THE TRUTH”.
THE SUN
Having reached the city of the Sun, the fool gazes in awe at its shining, golden towers. The streets are all paved with gold and long, twisting bridges stretch between the buildings. However, not all is right in this larger-than-life metropolis: little or no non-human life is visible. Soldiers in golden uniforms patrol the streets, imposing martial law on its citizens, and through the windows of the towers he sees workers who seem hurried, desperate and anxious.
So whaddya think? Btw, I'm leaning towards Faith, Passion, Genious and Imagination for the suites at this point, but I'll probably change my mind before I get to the Minors.