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major arcana #13: Death
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Greyscale amidst color. Joy within bleakness. And, of course, there is a scythe. Also see my comments with the sketchbook rough.

I finished the Heirophant sketch and made some headway on the second Fool; I haven't had a chance to scan them - this little Museum of Science rush is really taking a lot of my energy. I'm looking forwards to having this done and getting back to Absinthe soon!
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Ooh, Death looks like a Balinese or Thai demon to me!

I can kinda see that! Not where I was aiming but not something I'll complain about accidentally grazing; every time someone sees a mythology I didn't intend in these images, I've done something right.

These are all so gorgeous, and this one is among my favorites. I love the starkness of the monochrome color scheme contrasted with the almost playful complexity of the markings on Death(?)'s body, and the running figures in the background. Running from? Running to? And the scythe, and the black rose.

Yeah, the central figure is supposed to be my take on Death. Mostly. You're asking exactly the question I hoped people would in terms of what's going on here; what they're running is for the viewer to fill in with their own context. Things to make into stories.

I have to agree, I love this one as well. The contrast of the card with the sheer exuberance on her face.

Why am I imagining a thrash metal version of Bright Eyes?

She looks absolutely gleeful. I love it. =)

Twin!! Yay! Look at all they joy you've invested in the Death card. Clever, clever you. :^)

She reminds me of a Jennet. So happy and swirlyscars in her skin. What a lovable imp. Sillilly dancing.