Day Soleil Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Because I'm in between writing projects, and it's winter, and I have a lot of solo time on my hands, I thought I'd sketch out some ideas for a deck, using my gesture sketches I have stashed away from life drawing. I haven't quite decided on the style. And I have NO idea why they turned into fantastical creatures. I feel like that's been done a lot, but it's just the way they started turning out as I sketched. No plans for this project yet other than to give me something fun to do this year and keep my sketching skills alive. Although I'd love to add color with these (watercolor would be lovely), I'm not very good with color, so I'm on the fence if I should just keep my deck grayscale with the sketched look, or look for a collaborator who's good with color to do something with them. I'll probably just keep sketching for a while to see if my interest in this project even sticks. I have a notoriously short attention span. Thoughts and feedback appreciated! xoxo, Day Images below are mockups for Judgement; 4 Cups; 2 Pentacles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Celeste Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Holy cow, Day! You are really talented! I'm intrigued by the little rat on your Judgement card! :blol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Night Shade Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 These are beautiful, Day Soleil[/member] ! I hope you'll share more of your artwork with us! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Holy cow, Day! You are really talented! I'm intrigued by the little rat on your Judgement card! :blol: Thank you, Saturn Celeste[/member]! That's supposed to be a mouse, calling the cat-girls awake. Or maybe karma kicking in? :) These are beautiful, Day Soleil[/member] ! I hope you'll share more of your artwork with us! <3 Thank you, Night Shade[/member] I asked my Rider Waite deck about this new project of mine, and it gave me an Ace Pentacles. In honor of its response, I sketched out an idea for Ace Pentacles. Here's a terrible photo - rather dark today in my place today and I didn't spend too much time on this sketch. I will definitely want to redraw these more carefully and add colors some day. Maybe next winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reall Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Wow! These are awesome!:) just keep pushing that pen & don't worry about colors or anything!:) I'm pro selfpublisher Tarot artist by now & *expert for digital file preparation!:) little texture can do wonders & it's all easy to fix/color in digital once you have it ready!:) so just pm me when you feel ready or need help with anything!:) All Best! Irena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Wow! These are awesome!:) just keep pushing that pen & don't worry about colors or anything!:) I'm pro selfpublisher Tarot artist by now & *expert for digital file preparation!:) little texture can do wonders & it's all easy to fix/color in digital once you have it ready!:) so just pm me when you feel ready or need help with anything!:) All Best! Irena Thanks so much, Irena! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reall Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Wow! These are awesome!:) just keep pushing that pen & don't worry about colors or anything!:) I'm pro selfpublisher Tarot artist by now & *expert for digital file preparation!:) little texture can do wonders & it's all easy to fix/color in digital once you have it ready!:) so just pm me when you feel ready or need help with anything!:) All Best! Irena Thanks so much, Irena! you are welcome!;D just *do your thing & don't be shy to ask for critic/help!:D we are all here to support eachother with tips & advice!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrang123 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Really beautiful artwork! Thank you for sharing the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Really beautiful artwork! Thank you for sharing the pics. I'm sorry I missed your comment. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Am playing around with styles and colors. These are colored pencil drawings, about 10x14 inches, and then I threw them into PhotoShop with some plain backgrounds - I obviously don't know much about photoshop manipulation and backgrounds in general, but I figure I'll find someone down the road who can help me. I want the suits to match in backgrounds and color schemes. Already I'm thinking of changing the colors I used for swords to cups, but we'll see what happens once I play around with a cup card. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Celeste Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I too love the artwork. The backgrounds are great! I have a little objection to the 4 of Swords. Coming off the 3 of Swords, it's yet another card that is stabbed in the heart. Not sure if the message of rest is implied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 I too love the artwork. The backgrounds are great! I have a little objection to the 4 of Swords. Coming off the 3 of Swords, it's yet another card that is stabbed in the heart. Not sure if the message of rest is implied? Thanks Saturn Celeste[/member]. My idea was to show her in the 3 in a very similar background with the three swords stabbing her heart, but she'll be lying on the ground in defeat. In the 4, she's sitting upright, meditating despite her pain. I intended the red flowing into the heart to imply that she's healing her heart through this act. I'm not sure if that's too much outside the traditional "meaning" of "rest." I'm hoping to convey rest after a hurt or trauma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookworm Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wow, just seeing these for the first time. Really beautiful artwork, Day Sileil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I too love the artwork. The backgrounds are great! I have a little objection to the 4 of Swords. Coming off the 3 of Swords, it's yet another card that is stabbed in the heart. Not sure if the message of rest is implied? Thanks Saturn Celeste[/member]. My idea was to show her in the 3 in a very similar background with the three swords stabbing her heart, but she'll be lying on the ground in defeat. In the 4, she's sitting upright, meditating despite her pain. I intended the red flowing into the heart to imply that she's healing her heart through this act. I'm not sure if that's too much outside the traditional "meaning" of "rest." I'm hoping to convey rest after a hurt or trauma. That's just what I got from your Four of Swords, Day! It's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reall Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Beautiful!:) you did great job with colors & background!:) must say as pro designer I couldn't do better!:) just keep it going!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thank you for the encouragement reall[/member] Bookworm[/member] and Grandma[/member]. It is much appreciated! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wow! These are all gorgeous. You are very talented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Night Shade Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I just saw your colored pencil designs. They're beautiful - they look like stained glass! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thanks so much for taking a look and offering encouragement, Endy[/member] and Night Shade[/member]! I'm already daunted, wondering just how many colored pencils I might go through creating artwork for all 78 cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I'm already daunted, wondering just how many colored pencils I might go through creating artwork for all 78 cards Probably a lot, but you only need to go through them one colored pencil at a time! And I hope you do. This deck will be worth waiting for. I doubt I'm alone in saying sign me up for a first edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookshop Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 these are so beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtful Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 This is going to be a wonderful tarot Day. But l know l am going to be in a minority here by saying l fell in love with the uncoloured pencil drawings. It gave the cards a beautiful soft feel, and so relaxing on the eyes and senses. Please don't shoot me :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 This is going to be a wonderful tarot Day. But l know l am going to be in a minority here by saying l fell in love with the uncoloured pencil drawings. It gave the cards a beautiful soft feel, and so relaxing on the eyes and senses. Please don't shoot me :)) How about two versions of the deck, colored and uncolored? That way no one needs to be shot. Wait, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoughtful Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 l was going to suggest that Grandma but that would probably be a little expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Soleil Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I'm already daunted, wondering just how many colored pencils I might go through creating artwork for all 78 cards Probably a lot, but you only need to go through them one colored pencil at a time! And I hope you do. This deck will be worth waiting for. I doubt I'm alone in saying sign me up for a first edition. Gosh, thanks so much Grandma[/member]. Your comment really made my day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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