I've had a nearly lifelong affection for Japan (starting in my toddler years from an Auntie's collection of Japanese artifacts). I'll likely never see it for myself because life isn't fair, so I enjoy vicariously whatever others share online. Your photos plus descriptions would be very welcome!

I agree... Artists are sponges and we absorb all sorts of potential influences from all of our experiences that could turn up in a personally transformed way in some of our work unexpectedly... even decades later! It's kind of a superhero power, I think!

I love that this has just a touch of the Erté style in it. Not assuming that it was intentional, just enjoying the juxtaposition...

You're more than welcome! I really enjoyed your book and hope that you find much success!

Credits left to right, top to bottom:
Unknown; Golden Art Nouveau; Universal Fantasy; Hidden Realm; Robin Wood; Chinese; Wildwood; Smith-Waite (variation of Rider-Waite); HansonRoberts; Labyrinth; Ukiyoe; I Tarocchi Celtici; Supernatural; Joe Phillip's Divine Diversity; Modern Spellcasters; Del Toro

Your koi deck seems to be hard-to-get/not-available now, perhaps because you mentioned it! 😯 I have more decks these days than in these images, but this was the last time I shared pics when someone wanted to know how the 3ofS (their favorite) compared.

I collect tarot decks because I love to compare the ways different artists interpret the same symbolism. The Queen of Swords has been my personal avatar since I first saw the Hanson-Roberts deck in my 20s (still my favorite). I wonder if you would share an image of your deck's Queen of Swords?

I'm glad I was able to catch you tonight. I was thinking while you were discussing more unusual superhero powers that you probably shouldn't research Mr. Lifto from the Jim Rose Circus Show (which used to be the JR Circus Sideshow back in the day when I saw them a few times).

For me, it also hits extra hard that Joanna is a passionate artist...

It's akin to touching art on museum walls - you just don't do it. If you want to collab with the artist on something, you have that convo & set the rules. But you don't just snatch art off their social media & publicly alter their work to eliminate your perception of "mistakes". Rude! (2 of 2 posts)

"Private" went on my side of the doors to let any guests know not to just walk into the family space unannounced. And "Podcast" was another one of my pipe dreams where I hoped to create something in that format with other local artists - obviously never used.(2 of 2 posts)

If it helps you with future schedules, I just wanted to confirm that your JSP time/date for the movie watchalong (Hocus Pocus & Coraline) began at 9 pm on Oct. 30th for the east coast of the US. That will adjust a bit after the next time change (something annoying everyone wants to just stop).*sigh*