In creating Ethereal Visions Tarot, Matt Hughes has drawn inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement, adopting its distinctive style and meticulous approach to craftsmanship. The artist has also created two additional cards to supplement the traditional Major Arcana.
Every detailed image in the 80-card deck is hand-drawn and colored. Each card is illuminated with gold foil stamping to elegant effect. The deck includes a 48-page booklet.
Matt Hughes is a self-taught artist who focuses on the aesthetic approaches referred to today as "The Golden Age of Illustration." His style combines inspiration from the Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite, and Symbolist movements to produce an artistic expression uniquely his own.
- Includes 48-page booklet
- 80-card deck
- Box Measures: 3.4" x 5.3"
- Cards Measure: 3.25" x 5.25"
Review by Mary Nale, Attune Magazine:
"This is a deck you have to see in person to really appreciate the gold foil accents. The colors are very soft in this deck. The LWB is black and white and text only, in it you will find upright and reversed card meanings as well as the astrological correspondence for the Major Arcana. The suits have the traditional names of Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles. There are two extra cards in this tarot deck. 22 The Well and 23 The Artist. I like that the images follow the Rider Waite tradition closely and the foil accents are definitely a great addition to the images. The card backs are reversible.
If you love soft colors and Art Nouveau style, this deck will be a lovely addition to your collection. This deck offers soft colors and a very gentle vibe, but the message of the cards shines through. The foil accents add a bit of luxury to the card images and provide some contrast with the almost washed out colors. I recommend this deck to tarot readers of all skill level."
