The Garden of Enchanted Creatures

 

 

Dear Backers and supporters of this project,

I hope this message finds you well. Unfortunately, the deck will be delayed approximately two months as I will need about 2-3 weeks more time to finish the deck, and then the physical printing of the decks, books, and boxes takes about 5 weeks. 

As an indie artist, I am a one-woman operation that handles everything from creating art to shipping to admin tasks, etc, and I am a single mom (sole provider) with a kid at home for summer break. It's been a bit stressful lately. Unlike other tasks—like doing the dishes or taking the car in for an oil change —we can force ourselves to complete them by a particular time, the creative process is slightly different. Creating art requires a unique blend of inspiration, time, resources, and mental space. Rather than rushing through the process, I believe taking the time to create something truly special and thought-out for this project is essential as it is not just a collection of art but also a tool for introspection. 

I understand this delay will be disappointing, and I assure you I share your feelings. Your support means the world to me, and I want to deliver my best work on this project. I have self-published over a dozen decks and hate delays, too, and this is not an update I want to send. But I also want to be transparent about where I am in the process and send you a deck I am proud to produce. 

I aim to ensure the Garden of Enchanted Creatures is the best it can be, delightful and full of little points of inspiration on each card. Given the effort and energy involved, it will likely be the last new Tarot deck I create for a while, making it even more important that it reflects the passion and care you've come to expect from my work.

Your understanding and patience mean a lot to me as it allows me space to create without stress, and I truly appreciate it as I continue to bring the Garden of Enchanted Creatures to life. Thank you for your continued support. It helps keep me determined and inspired, and I am truly grateful for it.

MJ