The Tarot of Life (new unpublished deck)

Ravenswing

Wow

Labels are labels--doesn't change what you have. CAN'T change what you have--a marvelous set of provocative images. A guide. The fine pen work over colors works wonderfully for me. Your text is complements your images beautifully.

My suggestions?

Take the title of the card and place it on the bottom as part of the drawing rather than separate from it. You mention the power of each card in your book-- I think that to be enough. Rather than putting the E1 or M7 or I6 on the cards, consider a thin color-coded border. (Like the Fey or the World Spirit decks) And please, please DON'T surround you image with a white border (or black border or purple border...). I know I for one would be cutting it off to release your image. And my edges don't always come off too sharp and even.

So when's your release date??


fly well
raven
 

Uma

I love all the suggestions. I've tried to incorporate them all. Here's the updated samples.
 

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Uma

And five more updated
 

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Uma

And the last five updated...
 

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rwcarter

Uma,

I think the images are that much better without the keywords. Now I can take the title and the imagery and make my own decisions about how they relate to one another. I personally can't ask for anything more in a tarot deck!

Rodney
 

yaraluna

way much better to read for me too!

perhaps putting the title at the bottom, so you first see the image, get the "vibes" on it, and then look down for info on the title. at least that is my preference for reading/ when using a card. :)
ETA: you can also place your copyright on the side of the card in a vertical position.

lovely work!!

yara
 

Ravenswing

quite remarkable. they draw me right in...

raven
 

Uma

yaraluna said:
way much better to read for me too!

perhaps putting the title at the bottom, so you first see the image, get the "vibes" on it, and then look down for info on the title. at least that is my preference for reading/ when using a card. :)
ETA: you can also place your copyright on the side of the card in a vertical position.

lovely work!!

yara

Good idea Yara. I like this look better too. The copyright will not be on printed version of cards. I don't think numbers are necessary, are they?
 

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Uma

Here is a version B, with torn edges on the picture.

I'm really excited about all the feedback. I can see how much better it will be. A big thankyou to all of you.
 

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rwcarter

Uma,

As long as you're putting the "standard" equivalents on the cards, then, no, I don't think you need to include numbers on them, As for the torn edges, I'm torn. (Sorry, couldn't resist. :D) I don't think it works as well on Wisdom as it does on Self-Realization.

Rodney