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.
Wild Arcana: An Intuitive Beginner’s Guide to Tarot
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Get it before it flies away!
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!
Deck sold separately
2nd Printing of the Liminal Forest Oracle
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Garden of Enchanted Creatures: Latest Update
I am grateful for your continued patience as I work on the Garden of Enchanted Creatures Tarot deck. I understand that many of you have been eagerly awaiting this deck, and I want to assure you that it remains a top priority. Though life's demands pull me in many directions, this project holds a special place in my heart, and I'm deeply committed to its completion. Creating art is where I find my greatest joy. It is my happy place, and I would love to spend my days illustrating. But the reality of my life right now is that I need to be able to pay my bills and provide for my kiddo, and that requires balancing the joy of creating with doing other work that affords me the time to illustrate the deck. I recognize that the wait has been longer than expected, and it weighs heavily on me knowing that some of you are disappointed by the delay. In addition, I realize I haven't been as active in sharing progress, and for that, I apologize. Moving forward, I'll post more frequently to keep you all in the loop. I've been pouring my heart and soul into the Garden of Enchanted Creatures Tarot, and while balancing life's demands is challenging, your support makes this journey possible. Each card I create reflects that love, and I can't wait to share it with you.
While I can't provide a firm release date just yet, as I have about 20 cards left to illustrate, I will share progress updates regularly. Look out for new artwork reveals and monthly milestone updates to better understand where we are in the process. Thank you again for your support—it truly fuels my creativity, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to bring such a deeply personal project to life for you.
The Curious Crow Blog
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Why I Commit to Manufacturing My Decks in the USA
For the past five years, I've partnered with a U.S.-based printer to produce my decks, Shuffled Ink. They are a small family-owned business. Although this choice costs me four to...
Why I Commit to Manufacturing My Decks in the USA
For the past five years, I've partnered with a U.S.-based printer to produce my decks, Shuffled Ink. They are a small family-owned business. Although this choice costs me four to...