Making the Journey out and in
Journeying through the land of make-believe can serve as a vehicle for becoming more aware of our own realities.
~ from The Fairy Tale companion book “Once upon a Time”
The World Card
“Wonders of a lifetime
Right there before your eyes
Searching with this life of ours
You gotta make the journey out and in
Out and in, out and in…”
Moody Blues Out And In lyrics
The Moody Blues record albums were a staple during my early college years. To me, their songs reminded me of mythic journeys and inspired some of my earliest works. And most often, the paintings were not based on academic application, but rather they served as a conduit for inner feelings and the compulsion to tell fairy tales, myths and legends via the paintbrush.
Painting The Fairy Tale Tarot reminded me of those adventurous years when stories and feelings converged and joined forces onto the page. It was a journey full of experiments, mistakes, joys, disappointments and ultimate growth without the pressure of professional demands. I was free to play and transpose the images that came to me as naturally as reading the fairy tales themselves. Fortunately, Llewellyn gave me a very liberal deadline and full creative reign over this project, so the process was as enjoyable and unfettered as those early years of unbridled creative joy.
The creative process is like the undaunted hero crossing the threshold into a metaphorical landscape of unknown challenges. While painting The Fairy Tale Tarot, I made the journey out and in, out and in…where heart and soul manifested itself onto the storyteller’s page right there before my eyes.
~Lisa Hunt
King Unicorn, thank you so much. Yes, that last piece does resonate with what I feel about art, the journey and getting past obstacles along the way. Thank you for that comment. Well said! Jenn, you are a sweetie. And you’re right, I did pour heart and soul into every single image and word–this project reflects a deep commitment and passion for the subject matter that I think has resulted in a wonderful tarot deck. I am hopeful others will respond to my genuine affection for these stories and their powerful meanings. Your kind words mean so much! Thank you.
“I made the journey out and in, out and in…where heart and soul manifested itself onto the storyteller’s page right there before my eyes.”
That is a wonderful statement telling of your journey through this project. Myself and others, eagerly awaiting this deck are so enthusiastic and supportive as your feelings seem truly poured into the art and you have true intentions, taking great care to form an ideal package.
Again, best of luck with everything
I believe the last image in this set clearly captures the sort of spirit of your work. It’s filled with all the elements that make this sort of mythic art seem beyond our world but still so very close to our hearts.
You certainly have an eye for the magic in the details.
So many beautiful images here, Lisa. I’m so glad you undertook this journey, for we will all be wiser because of it! xo
I always love the side by side drawings/paintings images Lis.
Great entry!