#illustrationprocess

Client: Carl L. Bost (USA)

Original cover and back cover illustration for the novel «Reelin’ In The Years» written by Carl L. Bost.

Work created on paper with watercolour, India ink, colored pencils, chalk pastels and graphite by Mentiradeloro

I’ve been hesitant to share my current personal project because it didn’t seem to align with the context of this page. But the more I’ve explored these tarot cards and their meaning, the more I’ve realized that this is exactly the place to share them. ✨

In design school, we’re taught to analyze our processes, dissect briefs, and navigate challenges with a critical lens. But life doesn’t always come with those blueprints. Instead, we learn through trial and error, often relying on default settings to navigate emotions, decisions, and obstacles.

That’s where tarot comes in. 🔮 It’s a tool for asking open-ended questions and inviting randomness to offer new perspectives—something we often miss when we stick to our usual ways of thinking. Tarot can help us see situations from fresh angles, offer advice, or even validate our decisions and achievements.

Much like in design, this validation and sense of progress is crucial for feeling fulfilled and valued.

Rather than sharing just the final designs, I’ll be posting the process—from initial sketches to more developed elements created in Procreate and Illustrator. Each card features recurring natural symbolism and the comedian and mammal : Emo Philips.