If it seems like it has taken years - it is because it has ;-)
I started this deck on May 27, 2001 with a notebook. I made a page for each of the cards. I decided on an overall scheme for colors and cats. I used Joan Bunning's "keywords" and Rider-Waite-Smith for "traditional images". Then I started with the Fool and worked through the deck in order, finishing by painting the 4 court cards of each suit as a group.
Wow, the final cards! And they are amazing again. I so love this deck. I also have followed the development for a long time. I sure hope some publisher will pick it up. They should really, who could refuse these kitties?
Congrats on finishing the deck. That must be a thrill on it's own!