The Linestrider

This lovely artist shares her thoughts about getting over and through art school rejection and on with the business of doing the work one loves.

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The new version of the Scrying Ink Lenormand deck is here and it is small enough to fit in your pocket! This deck of 36 cards are 2.48''×3.46'' (63mm×88mm) and are perfect for on the go readings. 

If you would like this coloring sheet from my new project, the Floribunda tarot deck, hop on my mailing list, I'll send this one and a few others out later this week. 

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I wish I could work faster! I’ve been pulling marathon sessions at the drawing table to get the art for these new decks and my botanical cards done. So many things to draw, so little time! Card by card, hour by hour. I did finally settle on a name for this project, Floribunda Mìstica - it will use the minor arcana as a playing card deck and a full size tarot deck will follow. Join my mailing list if you would like to know when these are ready: http://bayandwillow.bigcartel.com/mailing-list

Significator or Focus cards can guide a Lenormand reading. Try using the Fish for finance inquiries and the Heart for romance.

My new studio project is coming along nicely and I am learning so much in the process. If you think you might be interested in these Botanical/Apothecary flash cards hop over to my website and join the mailing list. I’ll put out an email when they are ready. For now it’s rainy days and lots of time in the studio with all the wonderful plants! 

I read cards at a large event on Friday night and though I took a traditional tarot deck I found myself reaching for the Lenormand cards most often. When reading rapid fire with folks I am not going to have a lot of time with, Lenormand makes it direct and easy. I was nervous about reading at such a large event but it was actually amazing, no time for self doubt, just go go go. I’m ready to take on more challenges like that.

Fellow diviners, help me out here! What are your strategies for reading at large events? How do you connect and give value to individuals when you are in that kind of environment? Any tricks to help maintain focus in a potentially loud or chaotic place? I’m very comfortable doing readings but I’ve never attempted it at a party type environment. I’m thinking Lenormand might be better than Tarot for this? Tell me all your event reading secrets please!

Hello! The Linestrider deck is available on Amazon. They ship worldwide. The Lenormand deck will be available for awhile as well, I’m getting ready to do a second printing right now. I’m really happy that you enjoy the work enough to consider a purchase. Thank you!

I don’t usually share recipes as, well, there are a million beautiful cookbooks in the world. But this is the plum upside down cake I made yesterday with plums from my garden and it’s simple and too good not to share!

Sunday morning card draw, seeking a little guidance for the week ahead. The Cloud card speaks of complications, challenges, and confusion. The Bouquet portends happiness, gifts, and artistic endeavors. And the Broom calls for focus, discipline, and good housekeeping. As I am moving into a week where I'll be taking on new artistic projects and working with some new people this is the perfect set of cards. Stay focused, work hard, communicate CLEARLY, avoid confusion, and keep your heart open to the gifts and experiences in store this week. These cards are from the Scrying Ink Lenormand.

Studio mornings fill me with gratitude. How lucky it is that my work days are filled with the practice of pulling little creatures into existence. Life. Drawing. #illustration #mouse #studiolife #ink