the Ace of Cups
Each card in the deck is designed by a different artist, making it both a functional tarot deck and an art gallery you can hold in your hands. Every card tells its own story, reflecting the unique voice of its creator. You’ll find everything from abstract expressionism to traditional illustration, and every style in between.
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My card is the Ace of Cups. When I joined this project, there were only a few cards still available to design. I pulled out my Tarot Deck to see if any of them spoke to me- the Ace of Cups fell out seperately and landed on my lap face up. The chalice overflowing with creativity- this card really was fun to design. Joe was my hand model- we set up a photo shoot in my studio with me pouring water into the martini glass that he was holding. I photoshopped it together with a lily pond and sunny sky, printed it on acetate, and exposed a cyanotype. I then went in with watercolour paint to add colour.
Eleanor Buffam 