GentrySmithTarot

My name is Gentry Smith and I am an artist, writer and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, California. I create art because nothing is as satisfying OR as maddening as getting lost in imaginative creation. I love working digitally because it allows for a seamless merger of photography, painting and drawing.

The beauty of the Tarot is that, between the reader, the seeker and the cards there exists a sacred space of communication. The imagery of the seventy-eight cards in the deck represents every aspect of the human condition, and a good reader’s task is to step aside and allow the Universe to communicate whatever the seeker needs to receive. Many interpretations of the Tarot back away from the Shadow aspects of the images, and it is my goal to equally embrace both the light and dark.

My images draw inspiration from traditional decks like the Rider-Waite and Robin Wood Tarots, as well as drawing from mythology, world religion and pop culture. Creating and meditating on each card charges me to find my own personal connection to the symbols and ultimately become a better reader.

I hope my completed deck will inspire people and serve as a powerful healing tool for readers and seekers alike.