krowface: xenomorph in full lotus position (Default)
Quick concept notes on my current project. Not much of it might make sense.

I. The Mountibank

"if you see your future, you can change it."

concepts: juggler, sleight of hand.

definitions:
manipulated transformation
strength of will to change
determination of exposure.

notes:
rigid genuflection pose
crossed arms open hands
arcane gestures
one ball landing amoungst cups
two ended candle
two snakes
injured and bandaged arm
blood flow onto open math book
(four books of the tarot dismantled)?

misc: dynamic teal and amber side by side. (las vegas magic show)
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Comments, especially from those familiar with the art of divination, are welcomed. I'm not just doing it for myself you know.
krowface: xenomorph in full lotus position (Default)
Point: All card illustrations must be explanatory of the card itself.

Technique: Ink on illustration boards.

Format: India ink on vellum.

Size: 11x17 Originals. Cropped to standard size (Rider-Waite deck).

Theme: High Fantasy/Psychedelic Science Fiction. Mythic Future. Battle Robes of the War Priests.

Style: Marquette level detailing. Bold and simple design. Post modern structuring. Thick and heavy shapes. Straight lines. Art-Noveau meets Soviet Propaganda.

Influence: Jack Kirby. Moebius. Brom. Michael Manning. Ancient Classic meanings.

Elements: Monoliths. Super-structural shapes. Heavy shadows. consistency of style and design. narrative images. repeating symbols. loose celtic/viking designs. runes. glowing sigils?

August 2021

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