Materials: collectors postage stamps, 1970's embossed and gilded wedding invitation, oil

The Ace of Cups is the ultimate symbol of new emotional fulfillment. It represents relationships and love. It can mark the start of a new fulfilling wish come true relationship or the deepening of an existing relationship. It could mark the birth of a child or a renewed sense of love for oneself. 

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!