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

The “Two of Cups” refers to a strong partnership or bond between two people. Intense attraction and feelings between this pair are symbolized with the unification of the two cups below the rose on fire in this painting. The golden wreath-like stems with foliage also help to unite and solidify the bond. The “Two of Cups” can also reference a long term business partnership.

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!