
Hi, I am MJ!
I am the creator of the Crow Tarot plus several other decks! This site is dedicated to all things Crow Tarot! The Crow Tarot was the first Tarot deck I created and won the CARTA in 2019. Looking for one of my indie decks? You can find those over to mjcullinane.com site. This site is in the process of being rebuilt and will be back up shortly!

Is your art AI Generated?
NO! NO! NO! - I use the same technique to create my decks that I have been using since the 90s! Long before AI was even invented. I am a digital artist in that I draw and use Photoshop to manipulate images to create my artwork. Each of my cards takes hours to days to create. My drawing board of choice - the Cintiq Pro Wacom Tablet. I can't recommend this board enough if you are looking to get into digital art.

Garden of Enchanted Creature Update
Please note - this deck is currently in production and will release in late July.
I'm thrilled to share some fantastic news with you! I've just completed the most time-consuming part of creating our tarot deck—the artwork for all 78 cards is finally done! This is the biggest and, in my view, the most crucial step in the process. Last night, I even stayed up late formatting the cards for printing to make sure this massive task was entirely off my plate. Now, it's on to the next phase: writing the guidebook. I always write my guidebooks after I finish the art because the final imagery can inspire unexpected details and insights.
You might notice some tweaks to the title bar and layout of the Major Arcana. While formatting the artwork, I realized that the top embellishment with the card number felt a bit overpowering. So, I opted for a simpler approach—a single title bar at the bottom, where the card number precedes the title for the Major Arcana cards. This change makes the deck look cleaner and allows the artwork to shine.
What's next? The guidebook! Each card in this deck is rich with symbolism and meaning. In the guidebook, I'll break down the basic symbols and explain how the elements chosen enhance the energy of each card. Every character depicted plays a crucial role. My goal in creating this deck was to spark your intuition, drawing your attention to different elements each time you see a card and perhaps revealing new insights with each viewing. Like a garden that evolves.
Here's what the timeline looks like:
From now until mid-May, I'll be writing, editing, and formatting the guidebook.
This week, I'm designing the box. It will be 5x7 to accommodate the larger guidebook.
In mid-May, I'll send all the files to my printer.
Also, in mid-May, I'll review and approve the deck, guidebook, and box press sheets.
Once approved, The Garden of Enchanted Creatures will go into the production queue.
Now we are off to the presses! Production typically takes 5-7 weeks, which is out of my hands.
Shipping July!
Thank you all for your incredible patience. It feels amazing to have the artwork completed—it's indeed been a labor of love!
About the deck:
Card size: 3.5x5 - 330gsm black core stock
Arrives in a sturdy 2 piece box
Includes a guidebook

Looking for my indie decks and books? Please visit me over at mjcullinane.com
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