Artist's Guide to Tarot

This mystical book explores the otherworldly art of tarot cards, interpreted by a selection of talented professional artists. Modern tarot enthusiasts come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures around theworld, and artists in particular have become fascinated by the mythical imagery of thecards. Tarot, originally a popular card game in fifteenth-century Italy, came to be usedfor bringing the subconscious to the conscious; a way of espying the holder's deepestthoughts and desires. Whether you view tarot to be a spiritual outlet, a psychological tool,or an artistic medium, there's no denying its popularity. You need only look to Kickstarterfor confirmation, which sees tarot cards dominating the Art section's 'Trending' page.Many popular artists have contributed to this growing trend, including such belovednames as Djamila Knopf, Abigail Larson, and most recently Guweiz, with his successfulcrowdfunded book campaign including a highly demanded luxurious tarot deck. Each item in tarot art has a specific meaning, and this book's artists showcase theirown unique interpretations while guiding the reader through their ideation techniquesand design choices. Talented contributors include Núria Tamarit, the Valencia-basedillustrator of books such as Season of the Witch and Daughters of Snow and Cinders,and Faith Schaffer, the Los Angeles-based designer known for Disenchantment and TheOwl House, who reveal the processes behind finished illustrations that are rich withsymbolism. The book features an insightful introduction from bestselling author SashaGraham, the world-renowned tarot expert behind the acclaimed Dark Wood Tarot deck.Finally, there's a gallery of tarot-card art created by successful artists in the recent past.The result is a special, keepsake art book that combines an intriguing glimpse of thehistory of tarot with inspiring, artist-led design processes and a stunning selection ofnever-before-seen tarot art.