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Julia on Apr 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI impulsively bought the Mirrors of the Heart deck after seeing one photo of one card on an old blog post I don't remember where. It feels special to have a print of this deck based on linocut prints from 1994. I was 11 when the art was made, and for some reason this feels emotionally important to me. I am grateful to have this simple deck, because it feels so touched by Lily S. May's creativity and artistic energy. The 43 keywords are simple and expansive. She even included a hand-inked postcard as a thank you, and a cute piece of cloth as a wrapper! One drawback due to the self-printed nature of the cards and the age of the print run (2017) is the cardstock is yellowing at the edges and the corners could be rounded for a smoother shuffling/hand-feel. I don't mind this though, and this isn't a barrier to enjoying the deck.
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A on Sep 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese cards are so beautiful! I love them! A lot of thought went into each design, and they are very nicely printed. I like the monochrome simplicity and how it works to advantage with the lino-cuts. I do wish the backs of the Oracle cards didn’t have any script with website.etc. on them, but I suppose the artist wanted her information on each one??? Also, it would be nice if they came in a box instead of loose. Otherwise, these are definitely some of my favorite cards in my collection. Highly recommend them for their uniqueness and handmade feel - and that special ah!
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Melanie on Jan 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI’ve bought several decks as gifts and they’ve always been received with so much love I decided to purchase my own and I am so happy I did !
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Melanie on Jul 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought these as a gift for a friend and she loves them! So unique and with a lovely handmade touch :) Lily was kind enough to write a sweet note for my friend to go with the present - I would definitely recommend!
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Clare on Jul 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love these cards so much, they are amazing and the artwork is so grounding and powerful. I'm so grateful to have this artist's work in my life!!
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Sage on May 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are super fun, unique and wonderful graphics! Thank you :)
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Arianne on Feb 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSuch beautiful cards. I'm so excited to get to know them. Thank you for the speedy delivery and for sharing your work!
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Sydney on Jul 15, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThese sets are lovely!! Thankyou so much for sharing your artistic ability :) So nicely packaged too! Thankyou!
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azalea175 on Mar 22, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI wanted to purchase just a single card and Lily was kind enough to make a special listing for me. Lily is a brilliant artist and a wonderful seller. Easy communication and fast shipping!
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About artsofmay
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Rose Tattoo--detail of linocut by Lily S. May
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The first printing of Mirrors of the Heart title card and its lino block
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Take up the Night--detail of linocut by Lily S. May
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Observer--detail of linocut by Lily S. May
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Healing Power of Autumn--detail of linocut by Lily S. May
Of the Heart
I grew up in a household where making art was part of my upbringing since my mother was an artist. Because of her work, I learned that everyday people could make art. So I began as a child drawing and painting.
And I've continued all my life working in different media--painting, drawing, printmaking and fibre arts. Looking back, and, indeed, up to the present I believe creating art has helped sustain my spirit. I like to work as spontaneously as possible in much of my work. This allows me to experiment and keeps me engaged. However, when I've done work that requires a lot of planning--for example, in the card decks I've made--I like to bring in elements of spontaneity to keep the work lively.
I opened Arts of May on Etsy to show some of the work I've done to an audience beyond borders. I'm always happy to receive your comments or questions and I thank you for your interest.
Lily S. May
Toronto, Canada
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