Materials: collectors postage stamps, oil

The Knight of Swords is bold and confident. He does not waiver in the face of adversity. He pursues his goals with extreme determination. He makes his life happen and does not wait for anything. He honors his word and always finishes what he starts even if it might not be that great of an idea! 

The image of this original painting is part of a series of tarot card illustrations. The series is my own version of each of the traditional 78 tarot cards by Rider, Smith, Waite. The version depicted by Rider, Smith, and Waite is the most widely used and most accurately depicted version; The symbolism carefully curated to represent each card's meaning. It has been an absolute pleasure using the Rider, Smith, Waite deck as the inspiration for my series!

The earliest known reference to Tarot Cards dates back to the 1440's. People used them as entertainment, pastime, and spiritual direction. Before the printing press nobility played with the actual hand painted cards!