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Tarot. For more information about the deck and the rest of the tarot images: [link]

Death - Closing the door to the past and opening a new one, going through transition, changing status, shedding the old and excess, inexorable forces and sweeping changes.

The Pheonix --
I had this concept in mind for the Death card for months now. Because this card is about the death of the old to make way for the new, the legend of the phoenix seemed to fit perfectly. Each day, the pheonix would sing the most beautiful song that even the sun would stop in the sky to hear. But after 1000 years, the phoenix builds up a next of sweet smelling herbs, and at sunrise would burst into flame to make way for the next newborn phoenix.
There is also a legend of the swan song -- that just before death, the swan also bursts out with the most heartrending melody.

It's a song of death and renewal....


Medium: Watercolor
Size: 8.5x14 inches

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Given 2005-01-27
Powerful symbolism aside, the triumphant 13 - Death - Phoenix by *puimun is a breathtaking work of traditional art. Take a moment to bask in its volatility and kineticism, its range of colour and line, its dance from organic to ethereal. Full view is a must. ( Featured by `frail )
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Mood: Stunned ~Gero-Girl Nov 5, 2012
This is the reason i bought your deck. It is currently in transit! LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Cant believe i found you on dA! Love your art style!
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Mood: Adoration ~Erinsama Oct 29, 2012
An interesting interpretation of Death, it characterizes well the true meaning of the Tarot.
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~GlassSheep Aug 18, 2012  Student General Artist
breathtaking! Using a pheonix was such a genius idea. Great Job!!! :aww:
My sister actually has this deck. It's even more stunning in person.
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Mood: Stunned ~Grumpybus Oct 18, 2011
Stunning....
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~rhanta Jun 11, 2011
truly unique. when i saw this, i was like: "Oooh, a Phoenix! Wait, there's no Phoenix in the Tarot card...wait, unless--"

and i was right. Death! I was surprised. I've never thought of this. I'm going to make my own tarot deck soon, and this sparked my creative side. I'll link ze Death Card as a reply/comment here, and I'll link this card when I create the Death Card. thanks for the inspiration! :D
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~tommyrepo May 29, 2011
so well done, i'm having an artist tattoo it on my arm, i'll submit a photo when done...
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*puimun Jun 2, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
love to see it when you do, thanks!
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Mood: Joy !ImTooHardcore May 15, 2011
Brilliant concept for a Tarot card.
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~XiaolinKunoichi Apr 28, 2011
this is probably my most favorite interpretation of Death EVER!! it is not like conventional tarot decks where it will have the grim reaper riding on a horse or something like that. the phoenix is a beautiful way to look at death, and it is a wonderful way to learn to accept it.
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~BioGenTech Apr 21, 2011
Iconic imagery...I love the colors and the natural flow. Exquisite detail.
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