Tarot Deck
I know, I know… We don’t need yet another Tarot deck. But life IS a bitch, so here it is.
Update 25/09/10
Well, it’s finished and ready to go. Awaiting that phantomatic enlightened, adventurous, ground-breaking courageous publisher, it can now be used for free online readings at:
http://www.mydivination.com/index.mdv?SetTarotDeck=8790767e414cd9e7e05507e1b76093a5
Better than a poke in the eye with the Fool’s sharp wand, innit?
September 6th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Dolores, I would love to hear what is behind your Magician. I can’t quite figure that one out…. And the 5 of Pentacles is fantastic imagery. I am going to be comparing it with all the other 5′s in different decks and see what I come up with. I always get excited about new decks. Thank you!! >> Irvina
September 8th, 2009 at 2:28 am
I Love your cards!
Do you know when you will be finished I would like to purchase?
Thanx
September 10th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Oh well, after reading your prose about yourself, i doubt this will make any difference to your day but hell, lady, you’re good. Uncompromising, sharp, witty and so bloody creative. And i feel this huge love behind the black humor, believe me. Thumbs up! that is, if i had some. I am only a stray cat after all… (purr)
December 26th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Love your deck too and also will be in the queue to purchase if you go to sell. You can always have another creative tarot. Love your other work too esp some of the animals.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Thanks, Maria. I’ll add you to my list of kind people who want to adopt my cards. Not long to go, now.
January 20th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Wow just found your site in google.. Love your post on Tarot Deck |!
March 31st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Hello. I love your tarot cards. Please put me on your list to purchase these cards when they are ready. Can’t wait! Thanks!
April 1st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Will do Ann (or Maria?), as soon as I find a publisher!
BTW, how did you come across it and my site? I’m always curious to know.
All the best.
Dolores
April 1st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Love the cards! Found you via Aeclectic, looking at B&W decks, but circular decks are my vice, so this is just the best. Always like to look at the Hermit and Death in new packs, and like both those cards very much, so off for a close-up.
Good luck with finding that publisher, and I would happily go on your list for purchase
Pathwalker
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Thanks, Helen. So glad to be able to (potentially & subject to publisher being found!) to feed your vice. I love round decks myself. My Hermit extends her mirror-wink to you.
Be well.
Dolores
April 15th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I discovered your website when I was look for info on Pamela Coleman Smith. I enjoyed seeing your artwork. LOVE the tarot card deck and would like to be put on the list for purchase when you find a publisher. Your site was my afternoon delight! Thanks!
April 16th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Thanks, Holly. And you’re now on The Phantom List. As soon as I find a publisher (or an honest printer), it’ll become The List. Thanks for the visit to the Souk!
May 7th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I am in love with your deck! Please put me on the list to be alerted when you go to print!
Beautiful work!
Thanks!
May 7th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Will do, Dennise. But, …it may be sometime. I still haven’t got a publisher. Thanks for the comment, anyway.
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Hi Dolores….What a absolutely gorgeous Tarot Deck Please please get it published as soon as possible I have been searching all day trying t find a beautiful deck that really resonated with me and low and behold it is not available woe is me
Love your site found it through aeclectic tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/women.shtml
Many thanx do keep me posted when available
molijana
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Thanks, molijana (miranda?)! Woe is me, too. I keep on getting my deck rejected by publishers. Well, two of the bigger ones, anyway. (Who at least replied with some feedback; the other two didn’t even “bovvered” with a reply, the rude gits…). The reason why they rejected it is that is 1) round and 2) black & white. Oh, well. What can a Gorgon do but keep on trying?
I will keep you posted. Thanks for liking my untidy Souk, too.
I checked the link. Small world… In my last professional incarnation I was a mental health worker (not a “proper” SW, though). I will visit the site again. I never lost an interest in that field.
Dodo
August 29th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I cannot understand any publisher that would reject this deck. Revisiting here, your art work amazes me! Dang nab it, I want you deck in my hot little hand. And I would buy it because 1) it is round and 2) it is in black and white! My oh my. Maybe self publish? I do wish you the best of good fortune in finding just the right way to set your deck on it’s journey …. hmm, right to me LOL ♥
September 6th, 2010 at 7:24 am
I found your deck doing a google search on the Ace of Swords, via Living Tarot on facebook. After scrolling through dozens of images yours popped out at me. Your work is fascinating. I especially love the cats found in so many of the cards. I so hope you find a publisher. I want these beautiful cards! Please add me to your list. Have you tried Llewellyn in the states? Karen
September 15th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Well, life may be a bitch, but not this time. Finding your website ( from http://submerina.wordpress.com/decks/galleries/) and your cards was a gift. Absolutely gorgeous deck!I like these cards very much, and can’t wait to be published. Please put me on your list, I’d like to purchase a deck when it’ll be available.
Good luck!
Rylla
Have you thought self-publishing it? You might want to check out Tarot Collector Forum website, many artists self-publish their decks, maybe they can give you more info about the process.
September 15th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
What a gorgeous deck! I love what you have done. I really hope you will publish this deck one day. Please keep me posted. Thanks!
September 15th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Thanks, Rylla. Comment much appreciated. I will keep you posted on developments. At the moment the best I’ve found is a kind woman that wants to use the deck on her free online readings site ( http://www.mydivination.com/index.mdv ) . The deck should be there in about two/three weeks. As for self-publishing, I’ve been looking into this too, but so far I find the venture much too expensive. Need to find a Good Printer… But I keep on trying.I will check the lead you give me here. Thanks again.
Dolores
September 15th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Thanks, Saskia. I will keep you posted, indeed. I do not entirely despair of getting it published one day, one way or another! Meanwhile, in two or three weeks, it will be available for free online readings at http://www.mydivination.com/index.mdv Better than a poke in the eye, as the saying goes…
Dolores
October 12th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I really want this deck. Can’t wait for it to be published. Will you please let me know?
Blessings!
October 13th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Dear Lien,
No idea when it will be published. Seven publishers have rejected it so far, but I’m still considering self-publishing if I can find a very friendly printer. However, you can use it to have free readings at:
http://www.myDivination.com/index.mdv?SetTarotDeck=8790767e414cd9e7e05507e1b76093a5
Thanks for the enquiry and the lovely feedback.
I’ll keep you posted if the best scenario materializes.
Stay well.
Dodo
January 15th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Round cards rule! And black and white is so delicious. This tarot deck needs to be published. Have you tried http://www.tarotmediacompany.com ?
Blessings,
James
January 16th, 2011 at 4:01 am
Thank so much, James. I love it when anyone appreciates the B&W side of my deck!
And no, I didn’t even know the company you mention. I’m off to explore the link. I’ve tried several publishers, so far with zilch-zero-nada success. They either object to the roundness, or to the B&W, or they plead “bad times”/crisis/whatnot. (Self-publishing is out of the question for a variety of reasons I won’t bore you with…). Thanks again for the kind comment and the tip. Stay wonderful.
Dolores
January 26th, 2011 at 8:16 am
I just wanted to tell you that I love this tarot deck! I’ve worked with the tarot since I was about 16 at which time my mother purchased my first deck for me. Amazingly that was 40 years ago! Where does the time go? Since then I’ve become an avid collector. Some decks I acquire solely because they are so aesthetically pleasing to me, even though they don’t speak to me on a spiritual level. Your deck, however, is not only incredibly beautiful, but it speaks very strongly to me on the spiritual plane. For this reason, when your deck becomes available for purchase, I hope that you inform not only me, but the hundreds of others whom I’m sure share my love for your deck. I can’t wait for the publication date!
Thank You, Ellen
January 26th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Thanks, Helen. I certainly will keep you posted, if there be good news on the publishing front. I’ve tried a few publishers but so far no joy. They seem to be put off either by the B&W or the roundness. Oh, well…
Thanks for your kind comments.
Dolores
April 15th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I’m in the process of completing my own deck – B&W too! Have just had my first refusal on the grounds of them being B&W – I guess most publishers will always go for the highly detailed, highly coloured and fanciest decks. Hoping we both find one that is able to be a bit more adventurous!!!
April 16th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Nice to have a travelling companion of sorts, Eleanor! I don’t understand why B&W art, in general, is so under-appreciated. B&W has a drama all of its own, doesn’t it? Your own deck looks beautiful, going by the wee sample I’ve seen. Next time I’ll register and login so I can see more of it. Meanwhile, thanks for the comment and the good wishes. Stay groovy.
September 15th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
I love your new deck and dearly hope you find a publisher. This is the first round deck I’ve felt attracted to. Your work is brilliant, and I wish you all the luck in the world. Yes, the world does need another tarot deck!
September 16th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Thanks, Karen. Appreciation much appreciated. For the time being I’ve given up trying to find a publisher -as I noticed the lack of succcess was diminishing my wiil to live…:-) As for one more deck…whatta hell. Why not? Lets add to the heap. The more the merrier. My love to your beautiful greyhounds (I breed I dearly love, too) and your graphics. Stay groovy.
December 22nd, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Hi! I have been waiting patiently for this deck. Is it going to be published in 2012? If so, who will be publishing it so I can haunt their website!!! Thanks for creating one of the finest decks I have ever seen!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! It will be a great one for you!!!1
December 25th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks, Maria. The deck is not going to be published in 2012 as far as I can tell. Publishers seem massively reluctant to tackle either its roundness or its B&W-ness. Or perhaps they don’t like it, who knows. Later in 2012, though, it’s going to feature in a forthcoming book by Andria Molina and published by Schifer on relationships and Tarot. If you’re interested I can keep you posted. Thanks for you kind comments. Have a lovely Xmas & New Year!