The Story Behind the Tarot Cards

Welcome to the heart of the Renowned Artists Tarot, a project born from curiosity, healing, and a deep love for both tarot and art history. Here, I share the story of how this deck came to life, from a class project to a full 78-card journey of inspiration, symbolism, and self-discovery.

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Renowned Artists Tarot

This unique tarot deck blends the wisdom of tarot with the brilliance of art history. We've matched the energies of each tarot card with renowned artists whose life stories or creative expressions reflect those themes. This tarot deck offers a fun and enriching way for those starting their tarot learning journey to grasp the basics of each card while also appreciating art and honoring the incredible artists who have left a lasting impact on the art world.

This deck is also designed for you to use as a tool for self-reflection, personal growth, guidance, understanding, and spiritual or psychological exploration rather than for predicting the future—though we know that sounds fun, too.

In the deck, you will find the 22 Major Arcana cards and the 56 Minor Arcana cards stunningly re-created and inspired by the artists we have connected them to. The booklet includes a short description of each card's overall energy, its meaning in both its upright and reversed positions, and its advice position, and details about the corresponding artist's personal life or artistic journey.

Each of the 78 cards has been hand-painted with acrylics and watercolors, combining artistry with intention. We hope this fusion of art and tarot inspires and guides you, offering wisdom and reflection throughout your journey.

Deck Details

78 hand-painted cards
Dimensions: 2.75” x 4.75”
Premium 350 gsm blue core paper for durability
Glossy varnish and gold foil stamp on the card backs
Magnetic book-shape box for safekeeping
A 112-page full-color guidebook

Guidebook Details

Dimensions: 2.75" x 4.75" booklet, perfect binding
112-page full-color interior pages with images of each card

About Us

Samantha Perez is a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful designs. She draws inspiration from visiting museums, exploring emerging creative trends, and sharing her passion for art and tarot with others.

Laura Reyes is a dedicated professional in the non-profit sector. She brings her Communications degree and a deep passion for writing to her work. Known for her intuition and empathy, Laura constantly seeks meaningful ways to support and uplift the people she cares about.

We've been friends since meeting in the third grade of elementary school in the Dominican Republic. Despite life taking us far apart, our bond grew stronger, evolving into a partnership that made this project possible. Over the past four years, we've supported each other through major life transitions, finding strength in our shared passion for tarot and art.

This deck began as a school project but quickly transformed into a personal, creative labor fueled by love, excitement, and a passion for learning. Over four years, we immersed ourselves in tarot meanings, researched the lives of over 100 artists, and carefully matched each card to a fitting artist just for you to enjoy!

A Few Final Words

If you’ve made it here, thank you for taking the time to explore this story. Creating this deck was an act of deep reflection, love, and reverence for the artists and ideas that have shaped our world. We hope that these cards meet you where you are and help you reconnect with your creative power, inner wisdom, and truth.

With love,
Sam & Laura