Collecting Tarot Postcards

Part 1: Researching Diverse Designs and Symbols of Tarot Cards Throughout History

Begin your artistic journey by exploring the rich history of tarot cards. This module will guide you through various designs and symbols that reflect cultural values and beliefs. This research will inspire your designs and help you incorporate your cultural symbols into your tarot postcards.

Part 2: Creating Images from Photos of Friends, Family, artists, or Film Stars

In this part of the course, you’ll learn how to infuse personal significance into your art by inserting images of people who matter to you, or artists, writers/performers who inspire you. We’ll cover techniques for transforming these images into tarot archetypes, making each postcard a personal homage to your experiences and inspirations. Whether you’re drawing on familial connections or pop culture icons, you’ll learn how to make your artwork uniquely yours.

Part 3: Exploring Coarse Grounds, and Translucent Layering Techniques

Master the art of  creating coarse grounds on substrates, then adding translucent layering to enhance depth and intrigue to your tarot postcards. This module will teach you various techniques for layering images and materials. 

Part 4: Composing a Balanced Artwork

Finally, learn how to bring all elements together into a cohesive and balanced artwork. This part of the course focuses on composition techniques that will help you create harmonious and visually compelling tarot postcards. You’ll explore principles of design such as alignment, contrast, and focal points.