Beschrijving
Design and Artwork
The Arcanis Animal Tarot, created by David Depasquale, is an animation-inspired 78-card tarot deck where traditional archetypes are reimagined through an array of animals. Each card in this contemporary deck portrays a character full of personality, such as dragons, red cats, yellow birds, and dogs, each associated with a tarot suit like wands, cups, swords, and pentacles. The Major Arcana features a multicolored menagerie, adding to the deck’s whimsical charm. The artwork is reminiscent of popular animated movies, striking a balance between animalistic traits and human-like qualities.
Symbolism and Themes
This deck brings a fresh perspective to tarot through its animal-themed illustrations, with each character offering a unique interpretation of traditional tarot symbolism. The fire-breathing dragons in the wands suit and the dogs in the pentacles suit, for instance, provide a whimsical yet introspective insight into the tarot’s wisdom. The stylized, contemporary design of the cards makes them appealing for both tarot enthusiasts and art lovers.
User Experience
Users laud the Arcanis Animal Tarot for its incredible artwork and high-quality production. The deck’s cards are praised for their sturdiness and optimal size, making them suitable for readings. The deck is also appreciated for its accompanying guidebook, which is especially helpful for beginners in tarot. Its artistic value makes it an excellent gift choice for those who appreciate art, regardless of their experience with tarot.
About the Author
David Depasquale, an artist and character designer, began his career in the animation industry at Disney Television Animation in 2015. His experience with various clients like Netflix Animation, Dreamworks TV, and Warner Bros has contributed to the unique style of the Arcanis Animal Tarot. Residing in Burbank with his boyfriend and their dog, Banjo, Depasquale brings a personal touch to his creative endeavors.
Key Features
- 78-card tarot deck with a guidebook
- Animation-inspired, animal-themed design
- Characters embody traditional tarot archetypes
- Artwork reminiscent of animated movies, blending animal and human traits
- Includes a companion booklet explaining card meanings
- Sturdy card quality, suitable for tarot reading and art appreciation
- Created by experienced animation industry artist David Depasquale
Gekocht voor de mooie illustraties die duidelijk van een animator komen :). Het deck is eerder minimalistisch van stijl, met pips in de kleine arcana (een aantal pips geven wel een hint naar de RWS-betekenis van de kaart). Het instructieboekje is strak en blijft bij de traditionele RWS-betekenissen. Als je die al kent, kan je dus meteen met dit deck aan de slag.
De kaarten hebben een oracle-formaat, dus ze zijn breder dan standaard-tarotkaarten. Dat maakt ze wat moeilijker om te schudden als je kleine handen hebt.
Ik was niet tevreden over uitgever Hay House: het deck dat ik kreeg, bevatte kaarten die niet allemaal exact hetzelfde format hadden, en erger, een tiental kaarten vertoonden vlekken of plooien. Gelukkig kreeg ik vlot een correct deck toegestuurd van Tarot.nl. Het is echt jammer voor de makers van Hay House-decks dat de uitgever niet meer zorg besteedt aan de fysieke uitgave van de kaarten.