It all started a year and half ago, when I drew this silly little doodle.
I couldn’t exactly put my finger on it, but this drawing struck something in me. It was because of this drawing that I finally decided that I would pursue making art for a living. A month later, I started my website.
Going after your dreams is rarely as glamorous as they make it seem. The beginning requires a lot of effort and tremendous growth. There is a lot of stumbling, doubt, and a whole heap of baggage you have to sort through to keep yourself going and not give up.
Something that has really helped sort through my feelings and goals has been using Tarot Cards. I was first introduced to them many years ago but over the past 3 years I began to use them daily along with journaling.
When you’re afflicted with creativity, your brain is often scrambled with so many ideas. Each branching off into countless directions. By journaling, I’ve found that I’ve been able to pin my thoughts down and finally be able to make meaningful progress.
Although I loved Tarot, in the past, the thought of finishing 78 illustrations was daunting to me. I had put a lot of pressure on myself and my art since as long as I can remember. I didn’t have the confidence that I’d be able to make anything that could live up to my own impossible standards.
One day, when I was feeling rather aimless, a spark of inspiration hit me: Silly Goose Tarot. It was the perfect combination of two loves and just like that, I was hooked.
I drew a couple sketches in my sketchbook and I genuinely loved it. I knew from then on that I HAD to finish this deck. I wanted to use it!
To me, Silly Goose Tarot is about embracing life and all of its adventures. Take the leap and don’t be too hard on yourself when you fall. Challenges are what keeps us growing.
I used to (and sometimes still do) have a very negative inner voice that would criticize everything I did. But this deck taught me something. It reminded me that creativity is meant to be playful, not perfect. I’m not an idiot, I’m just a Silly Goose.
Now, after many months of chaos and logistics, Silly Goose Tarot is finally here! It’s real and it’s in my hands. And soon, it can be in your hands too!
This deck is a love letter to curiosity, playfulness, and the beautiful absurdity of life. I hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me.
The Kickstarter launches on March 28th, 2025, and I cannot wait to share this journey with you.
Love,
Emma
