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©2005-2009 *puimun
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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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:iconautumnvixen:
that is incredible! and all done in watercolor(i think)which makes it all the more amazing! i definintly want to buy that tarot deck!

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"In order for our practice to be grounded in the earth, it must be done consistently and with great concentration."
~Yoga Sita 114~
:shamrock: :coffeemachine: :tux:
We are Legion. Expect us.
:iconstrawberrygina:
I never know quite what to say. Your work is stunning. I love the pheonix and you have done a beautiful job on the creature!

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Red String ~ Love, Destiny, & Self-discovery
Strawberry ~ The Sweetest Taste in Comics
:iconsinleigh-rei:
perfect...

your entire deck thus far has been extraordinary...

I BEG AND PLEAD TO YOU!...... please please please dont get lazy and end up doing trump cards for the minor arcana. I cannot wait to use this deck!!! but trump cards are the biggest dissapointment to me when it comes to tarot deck. But your work is so masterfull... your deck will be the most beautiful i have ever beheld.

your symbolism is rich and thusfar has worked incredibly well for me and every card has struck a chord.. i only hope that this continues through the entire project.

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Ignotum Per Ignotius
"the unknown explained by the still more unknown"
:iconbeautifullychaotic:
Oh my god... this is so beautiful and touching. I can't wait for the deck!

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reality bites, my gallery won't... that hard.
~BeautifullyChaotic
:iconfrail:
My God, Stephanie. This is transcendant.

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"he didn't want to be alone."
:iconniothedreamer:
Another masterful peice

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Let the strands of creation capture you,
see the splendor of that which is real,
but still be memorized by the possibility,
Let love, hate, sadness fill you,
and take you away on a journey
:iconkuraku-chan:
This is quite lovely indeed. I really like how warm the picture is -- as opposed to the dark view of Death, this picture presents a more hopeful view.

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You want to see a miracle, son? Be the miracle. -- Bruce Almighty.
:icontotallyshazbot:
That one is my favorite so far. Brilliant coloring.

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xoxo :ahoy:
Tattoos by Brynn
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Please don't steal my designs. I've killed for less.
:iconredlillith:
stunning and perfect. a beautiful and revealing choice for Death . . . one I applaud. thanks for not simply cranking out something trite and exhausted. :) it is a triumph. . . .
:iconmizunoyume:
I definately agree to that. I only heard that explanation years ago. Hadn't hear a thing about it since.

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If I was your angel, would you break my wings to keep me from leaving you?

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