Share!

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 04 Jun 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Roja	04 Jun 2002
Hello all! I love my Tarot Art Noveau so much it inspired me to start drawing my own deck! I would like to share with everybody the work I have done so far and please, would very much like to hear back from you! Hee hee http://w3.cablespeed.com/~cploomis/art/

wavebreaker	04 Jun 2002
Wow, roja, that's really beautiful, I love it!!

jema	04 Jun 2002
hi Roja, i like this a lot! esp the 4 of pentacles was charming. and the 8 of wands with the book-package flying down:) lovely!!

SharonElizabeth	04 Jun 2002
This is a very beautiful deck! I especially like the Moon card.

RedWood	04 Jun 2002
Very nice!!

Faerie Lin	04 Jun 2002
OMG Roja, you are totally my style!!!! I think you are so freakin cool! Don't mean to rush you into finishing (lol) but please let us know when you have and if you're gonna get this published because I LOVE YOUR STYLE and your deck is a deck that I would love to buy!!!!!! Lin

Diana	04 Jun 2002
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Roja	04 Jun 2002
THANKS! Hee hee hee...my husband said he is the guy in the 4 of Pentacles, the one hugging all the "M & M"! I love my deck and wish everybody can see it, but just thinking about writing the proposal already gave me a headache! But... Guess mainly I just want people to feel and see the colors and dreams the way I do...so glad you guys like it!

MeeWah	04 Jun 2002
Roja: I am very, very taken with your deck. The celebratory theme is inspired! These are the most joyful & uplifting cards I have seen yet. The Moon & 8 of Wands are my favorites, but all of them are wonderful. Keep them coming!! I look forward to purchasing your deck whenever it is available.

Kaz	04 Jun 2002
wow, i like em ! have you seen the lovers? that's a great one, usually i don't like that card in any deck, it's a great one here !!! keep up the good work roja :-) kaz

Lee	04 Jun 2002
Roja, I LOVE your art! Please, please do try and get it published. The cards make me feel happy! -- Lee

Jenny-Li	04 Jun 2002
I just wanted to cheer with the others, this is really cool! My favourite was the Moon, but I liked the overall joyous theme, it made something smile deep inside! Thanks for sharing, and good luck and inspiration on your work with the rest of them... I look forward to seeing the rest, preferably on the shelf of the Tarot-store!! :D Jenny :)

Violet Gargoyle	04 Jun 2002
One of these off hand things, but these cards gave me the pleasant memory of painting "sun catchers" as a kid. You know, those plastic things that you paint up to look a little like stained glass, and then you hang it up in a sunny window and watch it light up the room.......

Sam	04 Jun 2002
make more get it published! i LOVE these cards! they're so cute!

HudsonGray	04 Jun 2002
You've got a nice eye for color & placement, none of the pictures are static & plain. Keep it up!

Roja	04 Jun 2002
Thanks for all these encouragement! I am so happy! Do check back the link from time to time, I will be updating regularly to share with all of you!

truthsayer	05 Jun 2002
a really nice deck. your theme, colors, and art are beautiful and consistent. i particularly like the moon, the 6 of wands and the 8 of wands. you have wonderful ideas. keep it up but keep it fun to you. i've noticed if i start a project like this as an inspiration when i start having extra perperation, i start loosing interest. stay loose and balanced. we deck collecting fools will still be around when you finish! LOL

Zhritza	05 Jun 2002
roja, Your cards make the little bright-eyed bushy-tailed child in me, who is always rolling her eyes at my attempts to be "tough" and desensitized, stand up and laugh, saying, "I told you so, you silly butthead!" The imagery is uplifting and freeing, and looks really conducive to good interpretation and communication during readings, for oneself or others. I am waiting excitedly to see more, along with the rest of the taroholic throng... :D

aeonx	05 Jun 2002
Greetings Roja. Welcome to the forum! :) These cards of yours are plain wonderful! You have to get them published so I can buy them. :D Because I'm going to, I promise! They are so out of the ordinary, positive and the colouring is amazing. I particulartly loved the Moon, yet they are all great. Please finish this deck. I want it! :D ~aeonx~ Btw, good luck with the rest of the cards.

catlin	05 Jun 2002
Hi rojy, Good job! Keep on going with it!!!

kayne	05 Jun 2002
Wow Roja! Really fantastic! The six of wands is my fav but I really like them all! :D (Have you all seen the bunnies on the Lovers card???) Keep up the great work and if you feel like making your way down to the Tarot Deck Creation Study group we would love to have you join us!!! :D

joya250	05 Jun 2002
ROJA!!!!! these are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! :) :) :) They would make the perfect childrens deck. really. and there is a market for that. Concentrate on finishing them.... but I urge you to publish them. It's really not that much work -- there are several ways you could do this.... you could approach Llewellyn, or any of the other "new-age" / tarot companies. Search the web -- I found a great place (think it was in Germany, but I forget the name) that specializes in publishing cards. OR, you could print them yourself and sell them to shops of your choice. All you have to do is find an off-set printer you admire... which should be no problem for you, as you are in the graphic arts world already. Have them print your deck -- and this way, YOU can choose the paper stock, any varnishes, bleed or not, etc... without the publishing companies restrictions. (of course, this will be expensive, but it will be well worth it! try to work a deal with your printer, maybe you could even run on press the same time another job is running to reduce cost... you could also try and work a deal with the paper company -- they may be interested in having a unique showcase piece, such as your deck -- and would be willing to donate the paper...) AND THEN, you can select which shops carry your deck -- AND the limited run willl make your deck more valuable and dear. (supply and demand at it's finest.) :) but for now, take it one step at a time. :) good luck. I look foward to seeing the rest. xo, joy

Roja	05 Jun 2002
THANKS! I think I am going to get them published, you all help me made up my mind, either way, by me for by other publishers, just to say "Look what I have done!" 10 of Pentacles kind of pride I guess...hee hee hee...

Geenius at Wrok	05 Jun 2002
These are sharp. I especially like the way you've incorporated the card titles in the design and the way you "hid" the 10 cups in the rainbow. It's a little bit cutesy for me, but it would be great for the Hello Kitty set.

purplelady	05 Jun 2002
roja, those are truly adorable! Thanks for sharing. Look foward to seeing new cards.

catboxer	07 Jun 2002
I can't get the link to come up. What am I doing wrong?

Faerie Lin	07 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by catboxer I can't get the link to come up. What am I doing wrong? Hmmmm, I just tried the link and I guess maybe she's in the process of changing the links.... dunno.... but they did work before. Hopefully she'll have them back up soon, they are very joyous to look at! Lin

Roja	09 Jun 2002
Sorry guys, I had to do something with my account. Will have them back up soon!

Roja	10 Jun 2002
The link is fixed...sorry for all the trouble. I just uploaded Page of Swords and Queen of Cups...although I am thinking about redrawing Q of C...we'll see!

Kellinator	10 Jun 2002
It's precious, Roja. So unique and happy... I'm looking forward to the rest! I especially like how the Empress is part of the land. Kellinator

Faerie Lin	10 Jun 2002
once again.... beautiful! I love the 7 of pentacles, how the flowers are. Lin

Starfish	10 Jun 2002
I love your deck and would definitely purchase it for it's charming whimsy alone - I love how it's dedicated to your Mom. Starfish

Roja	10 Jun 2002
Thanks guys! Update...I just made up a website for my deck and please access w3.cablespeed.com/~cploomis from now on cause I probably will be arranging the folders...it is an ongoing project! Both the web site and the deck! Thanks~

Major Tom	11 Jun 2002
I've only just seen your cards - they truely are lovely. Keep up the good work. :D

kayne	11 Jun 2002
Just checked out the new cards! Keep going - they are really great!!! :D:D:D (I like the little pigs on the Pentacles cards...)

rostie	11 Jun 2002
they are really adorable!!!

aeonx	11 Jun 2002
Roja: I've just checked out your new cards, and I absolutely adore these as well! You have to get them published, and you can put me on top of your waiting list. ;) I must have this deck! ~aeonx~

catboxer	11 Jun 2002
Roja: You have a very smooth and professional-looking style. I especially like imaginative composition of the moon card. (cb)

Mystick Dragon	11 Jun 2002
NIce! I want a copy!!! --Mystick Dragon

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