Krazy Kat: the oddest love story in comics, part 2
Krazy Kat was off and running, and it began to be noticed by reviewers and other artists. The public remained lukewarm, preferring more conventional strips and animation. Magazine editor and cultural critic Gilbert Seldes was among the first to call Krazy Kat art. In his…
The Two of Wands: happy dreams of a wider world
The traditional Rider Waite Smith Tarot (RWS) Two and Three of Wands are somewhat odd cards. In our new cat tarot, we have given the imagery a romantic, and dreamy atmosphere. This is a cat who longs for something larger in her life.
A surprising Seven of Swords: furtive feline felony unmasked!
The crafty bulldog in the Seven of Swords hopes his disguise will go unnoticed. The curtain rises on the Seven of Swords scene in our Bohemian Cats’ Theatre Tarot and, my goodness, surely this is not actually a cat? In fact, our image features a deceitful…
The Knight of Cups seeks destiny in a mysterious quest
Our Knight of Cups rides out on a quest for inspiration and creativity The Knight of Cups is one our our favourite tarot cards to design – he (or she) is such a romantic, creative and fanciful character. So envisioning the Knight of Cups card…
A picture of Justice provokes new thoughts
A collaged “klosterarbeit” picture of Justice leads a serious character to contemplative thoughts. We based our Justice picture (scroll down to see the final card) on a wonderful handmade vintage piece of “klosterarbeit” (churchwork or monastery or convent work) that we sourced from Vienna. It…
Felix The Cat: The first cartoon And TV Star
Felix was not only the first animated cat, but also the first to be broadcast on TV. Animated cats became popular on the big screen with Felix the Cat, the back-and-white feline who to this day can be found on clocks and all sorts of…
Our new Strength card – drama, conflict and confidence
The design of our Strength card was quite a challenge. Appropriately enough, fortitude and patience were needed. Embarking on the design for the Strength card for The Bohemian Cats’ Theatre Tarot was no small challenge. The quest for the perfect solution led us through trials…
The snarling Knight of Swords makes a scary attack!
The Knight of Swords is the most aggressive of the Tarot Courts. All the Knights of Tarot are, in their own way, dramatic figures. But only the Knight of Swords also has the power to scare. Traditionally, this card is about someone who is clever…
Our Knight of Wands seizes the spotlight in a diorama.
Lights, theatre, action! A diorama brings our dashing Knight of Wands to life. We’re working on the Knight of Wands, the Knight of Cups and the Knight of Swords now. As you may remember, the much more cautious Knight of Pentacles is already completed. As…
