Hi, I am MJ!
I am an independent artist who makes a living as a full-time creative, and for that, I feel pretty damn blessed! I am dedicated to crafting each deck with intention and purpose and print only a small number of decks per print run. My commitment is not to fill shelves but to inspire and engage individuals with art that resonates deeply and personally. Each deck is not merely a product, but a part of a curated art collection created with you in mind.My indie decks are not available through Amazon or in stores. My indie decks are ONLY printed in the USA
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.
Limited Edition Tales for Tomorrow - Lenormand
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The Pocket Crow Redux Oracle is a beautifully re-imagined pocket-sized deck that merges the wisdom and inspiration of the Urban Crow Oracle with its expansion deck, plus four brand-new cards.
Currently on the presses! Limited number of decks in this first printing - once it is gone there is no guarantee of a future printing.
Looking for your next favorite deck?
The Raven's Dream is on it's 3rd Printing!
"I really love working with this deck. The imagery and artwork help me connect to each of the cards in new ways. The guidebook provides a description of each card image as well as ways to interpret the card for different spreads, which is fantastic. I have found this provides me a deeper understanding of the imagery and has helped me see new perspectives in each card. I look forward to continuing to use this deck daily." ~ Emma H
Exclusively available through my website and printed in small, intentional runs, The Raven’s Dream offers an experience you won’t find in stores or on Amazon. Pre-order now
Unfinished Business - a Ghostly Tarot
"I love the energy of this deck and images do so much to expand one's spiritual horizons and allows your consciousness to evolve in ways unimaginable!" David B
Coming to the elibrary this month!
Introducing the Wild Arcana, a new Tarot class coming soon to the elbrary. This class is designed to ignite your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the cards. Whether you're new to Tarot or looking to expand your skills, this class offers a fresh approach that focuses on intuitive exploration and practical application.
Get this class as well as treasure trove of resources for a one-time contribution of $25!
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Garden of Enchanted Creatures: Latest Update
Hello, incredibly patient backers!
First off, I have to express a huge thank you for your patience and understanding as I continue to work on the Garden of Enchanted Creatures project! Creating all 78 cards is a labor of love—each illustration takes me around eight hours on average. Some go quicker, while others take a bit more time, depending on how detailed the image is or how stubborn my creative gremlin decides to be that day. Adding it all up, creating a deck (not including writing the guidebook) can take me around 624 hours—nearly 16 full work weeks! Some mornings, I start my day staring at my blank screen, drinking too much coffee, sketching, deleting, and starting again—I want each card to truly feel special and worth every minute of effort.
I am still hard at work on this deck, spending as much time as possible illustrating while also juggling the not-so-fun reality of paying bills. To keep the balance, I do need to set aside time to focus on other projects that bring in income. As much as I'd love to dedicate every waking hour to these cards, I'm also trying to keep the lights on!
I understand this update may feel a bit vague since I don't have a concrete finish date yet, and I completely get any concerns about that. I do have about 15 cards left to create. To give you some perspective, once the artwork is fully completed and I approve the pre-press sheets, it takes my printer around five weeks to produce the decks. We're not at that stage yet, but every card I finish moves us one step closer to that point.
As for a timeline, I don't have an exact date for when the artwork for the deck will be finished. Art, as many of you know, can be unpredictable—some days, ideas flow effortlessly, while others take more time to develop. But please know that I am pouring my heart into each illustration, working hard to bring this deck to life and into your hands as soon as possible. I will keep you updated on my progress and share any new developments. Your support means the world to me, and I want to make sure you feel informed and involved throughout the journey.
I appreciate your support more than words can say!
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