Dark Fairytale

The record

This deck is not a parody on your favourite childhood “Fairytale”. This deck is meant to be a deep exploration of the world of the Fey. The “fairies” of popular culture (think Tinkerbell), are nothing like the Faeries in Witchcraft and Paganism. They’re not all glitter and light; they have their “dark” or shadow sides like people. Do not be put off by the title; though perhaps it should read “Dark Faery Tale” Tarot. Do not mistake the deck for the sole image upon the box; the image is taken from The World card, the lightest and brightest in the deck. I assure you, much to my pleasure, there is no pastel pink gracing these cards! This is the first deck I have seen that truly deserves the exclamation of being "hauntingly beautiful"! Overall the deck is coloured deep and dark, making minimal use of primary colours. Light is brought into the deck using natural light sources such as sunlight, moonlight, or by introducing an energetic glow. Despite being part CGI and having the "faces of people", this deck has a certain reality to it. Detailed attention is paid to proportions; highlights, transitions, and blending are used realistically. Nothing sticks out like a sore thumb, unless it is

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