Dimensions: 21-3/4"W x 44"H x 2"D

When I stumbled across a book of antique Tarot cards, a 17th-century Italian deck instantly captured my imagination and inspired me to recreate the image in steel. I wanted each piece to feel like a deck long forgotten, tucked away in the dusty basement of an old curiosity shop, only to be rediscovered centuries later.

To achieve this timeworn look, we layer techniques—painting, sanding, scuffing, rusting and buffing—to give the metal sheets a rich patina, as though they’ve traveled through history. Each card becomes a magical, symbolic image, echoing the centuries-old tradition of divination. Using acrylic paints, gels, and rusting patina, no two pieces are ever quite the same, each taking on its own character as it comes to life in the studio.

While several coats of UV protectant clear-coat and buffing wax is applied, indoor use is recommended.

About Il Sole (The Sun)

Radiant and full of vitality, The Sun is a celebration of life’s most joyful moments. It represents clarity after confusion, success after struggle, and the deep warmth of optimism that makes everything bloom. In this artwork, a large smiling sun beams warmly, raining down drops of golden light onto a field of vibrant sunflowers, their faces lifted in harmony with its glow. Above, a deep blue sky stretches endlessly, symbolizing freedom, optimism, and the promise of brighter days. The imagery captures innocence, freedom, and the thrill of possibility. This card speaks of illumination—truth revealed, creativity awakened, and the light of hope dispelling all shadows. In art, The Sun becomes an ode to abundance, happiness, and the radiant energy that fuels life itself.