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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

The sketch: [link]
Prints: [link]
Details: [link]

Daily Deviation

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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:iconrewstargazer:
Absolutely stunning.
:iconstreakedlemur:
I never pictured the death card like this, but it fits really well. I love the symbolism, and I agree, the whole thing with the phenoix and swan is ingenious.
:iconbenjiwise:
what else other than mesmerising! i love the detail and the expression of the bird, and the contrast between the fire and the soft nature of the lavender below, like the peace after death.
:iconbekalou:
That's insanely beautiful. You never cease to amaze me.

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:iconjiyuko:
Wow, that is so beautiful...
I would never have thought of using a Phoenix as the Death card, but now that I saw it, it makes sense.
Whenever I get off my lazy ass and get a job, and after you've finished your deck, I'm definitely buying it. Your artwork is gorgeous
:iconyuki-tsukihana:
oh wow, very nicely colored.
I think the phoenix is an excellent choice for that card, too ^^

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:icondanelese:
it's so magnificent
the warm and cool colors mixing together and the flowing firey lines
just perfect

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:iconeternalmoondragon:
It positively breath taking. I have always adored Phoenix (I use the same word for the plural) and to see one portrayed such is amazing.

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:iconfunnybird:
All of your tarot card designs are stunning, but this one in particular is probably my fave. Not simply the colours or the execution of a brilliant idea, but just the song which seems to burst forth from the phoenix's flames and render the bird as bright as a star...lovely work.

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