Illustration for Tarot: Crafting Your Signature Style
A course by Elisa SeitzingerVisual Artist
A course by Elisa Seitzinger, Visual Artist
Learn to blend classical art aesthetics with modern digital techniques, meanwhile developing your distinctive style crafting Tarot card illustrations.
Discover the art of developing a unique and captivating style in this online course led by Elisa Seitzinger, a visual artist and illustrator. Delve into the enchanting world of tarot cards and learn how to use your cultural background to create a strong and recognizable artistic identity.
In this course, Elisa will guide you through the process of combining traditional symbolism with your personal artistic expression. You will start with manual ink drawing and then explore digital processing techniques.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to analyze the Major Arcana, the main figures of the tarot deck, and gain insights into their seriality and variations in illustration. Elisa will show you the necessary tools, where to find inspiration, and how to compose a grid for your illustrations. You will develop your sketches, define the outlines with Indian ink, and master the one-way hatching technique.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 21 downloads
Introduction to tarot cards and symbology
19 minutes, 7 seconds
The 22 major arcana
9 minutes, 34 seconds
Seriality and variations in illustration
11 minutes, 1 second
Instruments
4 minutes, 11 seconds
Digital analysis and moodboard
9 minutes, 3 seconds
The compositional grid
10 minutes, 34 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start, Elisa will introduce you to traditional symbolism, focusing on the Major Arcana of the tarot deck. You will learn how to identify the unique aspects of your idea and develop its narrative.
The course will cover tools and techniques for drawing in pencil, creating outlines with Indian ink, and mastering the one-way hatching technique. Afterward, you will delve into the digital realm, exploring how to import your images into Photoshop, add color, and decorate the reverse side.
Finally, you will learn how to prepare your illustrations for printing. Each step of the process will be accompanied by valuable insights and guidance from Elisa. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to bring your ideas to life in various forms while maintaining a recognizable stylistic canon.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
In the final project of this course, you will have the opportunity to create a series of illustrations centered around a theme. Elisa suggests tarot cards as a possible theme, but you are free to choose whatever inspires you. Showcase your creativity and bring your chosen subject to life through a visually captivating series of illustrations.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for artists, illustrators, and anyone interested in developing a unique artistic style. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, Elisa's guidance will help you refine your techniques and unlock your creative potential. This course provides a space for self-expression and exploration, allowing you to create illustrations that truly reflect your artistic vision.
Requirements and materials
To fully participate in this course, you will need a basic knowledge of Photoshop. Additionally, you will require drawing materials such as pencils, Indian ink, and paper. Elisa will guide you through the necessary steps and techniques, ensuring that you can bring your illustrations to life using traditional and digital tools.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Great course! I liked the structure of the lessons and the visuals—the detailed dive into the symbolism of tarot cards and the drawing techniques. Thank you, Elisa!
- 2 months ago
Excelente curso para aprender a diseñar tus propias cartas de tarot
- 3 months ago
Corso bellissimo che unisce lo studio dei simboli e la libertà espressiva, Elisa spiega in modo chiaro come infondere la propria visione artistica in ogni carta ,consigliato!
- 3 months ago
Grazie Elisa, mi hai aperto una finestra su questo mondo! Il corso è ben strutturato e molto interessante! Lo consiglio!
- 5 months ago
Me esta encantando el curso la verdad he aprendido mucho de las cartas del tarot y me a inspirado a crear mi serie con mas profundidad.
Her fascination with tarot cards and their powerful symbolic and communicative charge led her to explore the depths of traditional symbolism and develop her own visual language. Through continuous research and observation, Elisa has crafted a style that remains true to her cultural background while evolving over time.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Reference models
- U2
Symbolism and tarot cards
- Introduction to tarot cards and symbology
- The 22 major arcana
- Seriality and variations in illustration
- U3
Preparation
- Instruments
- Digital analysis and moodboard
- The compositional grid
- U4
Drawing
- Pencil drawing
- Outline with ink
- One-way hatching
- U5
Digitization and color
- Digital capture
- Color and chromatic variations 1
- Color and chromatic variations 2
- Printing and resolution
- The back of the cards
- FP
Final project
- Classical art in digital illustration
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FAQs
The course is designed for illustrators, artists, and art enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of tarot symbolism and develop a personal style, even if they already have some drawing skills.
You don’t need to be an expert, but having basic drawing skills will help you follow the lessons better and experiment with the techniques taught.
You’ll learn how to develop a personal visual language, interpret tarot symbols, create original illustrations, and manage the entire creative workflow from sketching to digitizing.
Recommended materials include sketchbooks, ink pens, pencils, a computer with Photoshop, a scanner, and paper suitable for inking.
Yes, the course analyzes differences between historical decks like the Marseille and Rider-Waite, covering both traditional iconography and modern interpretations.
Yes, the illustration techniques, symbolism, and personal style development apply broadly to visual arts and design.
The course offers practical exercises and strategies to overcome creative blocks, find inspiration, and expand your symbolic vocabulary.