An Artist's Guide to Tarot

Illustrating the arcana with expert artists

Sasha Graham, 3dtotal Publishing, Nria Tamarit , Faith Schaffer

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3DTotal Publishing Ltd
01 May 2025

Drawing & drawings; Electronic, holographic & video art; Art techniques & principles; 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 Nria 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.

By (artist): Nria Tamarit, Faith Schaffer
Introduction by: Sasha Graham
Edited by: 3dtotal Publishing
Imprint: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 259mm, Width: 208mm,
ISBN: 9781912843978
ISBN 10: 1912843978
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction by Sasha Graham, based in Manhattan, New York, USA. Sasha is a world-renowned tarot expert, bestselling author, award winning tarot deck creator, actor and educator who teaches and lectures around the globe. Her work has been translated into more than 10 languages and she is the author of 12 books. Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, based in Worcester, England, UK. 3dtotal publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Their books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation. Contributions from Nria Tamarit, illustrator of books such as Season of the Witch and Daughters of Snow and Cinders. 75K Instagram followers. Contributions from Faith Schaffer, the Los Angeles-based designer known for Disenchantment and TheOwl House130K X followers.