WorldTree
Self-published digital-art tarot born from artist's software learning and reading experience.
by Ann E. Cass · Self Published Deck Type: Tarot Deck Cards: 78 Rating: stars out of five Where to
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The record
The WorldTree Tarot began as an exercise by the artist, Ann Cass, in learning graphics software. Ann chose to create a Tarot deck because of her many years of reading experience, and because seventy-eight images would give enough scope to learn the software adequately. As youd expect, the art of the WorldTree Tarot is computer-generated. I dont generally like this style of 3D art - preferring detail, natural landscapes and real-looking people - and wasnt sure if Id engage with the cards, but I was pleasantly surprised. The card colours are deep and varied; the human figures are fluid beings without hair or clothing. The men and women are translucent, coloured in geometric patterns, contrasting with their background or reflecting it. They are muscled and healthy with distinct silhouettes, but there are no ethnic or status indicators of hair or clothing. The symbolism is superficially based on the Rider-Waite-Smith, but some departures have been made from its esoteric and medieval symbols. The cards are printed on stiff and not overly glossy stock with very rounded corners, which shuffles well and doesnt slide off the table. This edition is roughly the same size as playing cards
The cards
