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Tarot. To see the rest of the cards, and for more information about the deck: [link]

KING OF SWORDS - Like the vertical sword he holds at the ready, he is a pillar of strength and morality. He holds power over life and death. He is a warrior king, sword always drawn prepared to spring to action should the need arise. He carries through with his actions, following the path of truth that the blade lights for him. He is led on by the silent wisdom of the owl, and the shadowy ravens that trail him like Hugin and Mugin, Odin's twin ravens Thought and Memory. They fly away to seek out truths and bring their findings back to be whispered in his ear. The balance of night and day is embodied in those avian companions.


The shadows of the night descend upon his shoulders, a living mantle of porphyry, a color the ancient Greeks associated with royalty.

And the base of the throne is etched with da Vinci's Vetruvian Man, symbolic of the blend of art and science; of the symmetry in the human body, and in the whole of the universe.


Size: 8.5x14 inches
Medium: Watercolor
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Prints: [link]

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:icontaintedrequiem:
Beautiful composition!

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:iconholyjennysan:
ow my so great art>_< congratulations!>_<

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Told you how I used to be
Would you go along with someone like me
If you knew my story word for word
Had all of my history
Would you go along with someone like me "
*YounG Folks \o/
:iconangelfox-rebirth:
Stunning, as always. When I look at your tarot images, I find so much more depth than in traditional cards. I honestly cannot wait to see the finished deck.

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... small things amuse ... me!
:iconwaterlilyviolett:
It's great how you put such complex meanings into your pictures...I'm again and again enchanted by the composition and the beauty of your work.

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:iconelectric-ace:
You are so amazing. I can't wait to buy the whole deck!!

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:windows: RAVENCLAW PRIDE!! :nieman:
:iconhobbitzwilleatyou:
Love his wings, excelent finish to the sword arcana

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:iconpuimun:
one down, 3 more to go :)
:iconadiscrow:
Absolutely stunning, as always! I'd love to buy the deck when it's done, even though I don't know that much about Tarot.

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"Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." -G.K. Chesterton

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:icontursiops33:
Very nice! Love the details!

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it won't be out til spring 2010

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