Secret Society of The Morbidly Adorable Tarot!

The Secret Society of The Morbidly Adorable Tarot is a 78-card deck conceptualized by artist Misty Benson, known as gossamerfaery. The deck aims to interpret traditional tarot through Benson's distinctive 'Morbidly Adorable' aesthetic, which combines elements of dark whimsy, big-eyed faeries, and Day of the Dead skeletons. This artistic vision is rooted in a world where the strange is beautiful, and the enchanted coexists with the haunted.

Benson's artistic style, developed from her studio 'Gossamerfaery's Attic,' has been featured in various publications and products, including her solo book, "The Morbidly Adorable Skelly." The tarot deck was intended to extend this unique universe into a functional divination tool, offering a full Major and Minor Arcana rendered in her signature style. The campaign narrative emphasizes a playful yet spooky tone, inviting participants into a world where imagination and the macabre intertwine.

The deck's development was presented as an ongoing artistic journey, with Benson painting and writing the cards as the project progressed. Although the 2011 Kickstarter campaign did not reach its funding goal, the concept promised a tarot experience that would appeal to those who appreciate a blend of cute and creepy, offering a fresh, unconventional take on traditional tarot imagery.

This deck would appeal to tarot readers and collectors who are drawn to unique, whimsical, and slightly dark aesthetics. It is particularly suited for those who appreciate 'big-eye' art, Day of the Dead themes, or gothic-cute styles. Readers looking for a non-traditional, character-driven tarot experience that blends the adorable with the macabre would find this deck engaging. It is also for fans of Misty Benson's existing 'Morbidly Adorable' creations.

Misty Benson, also known as gossamerfaery, is an artist based in Idaho who creates 'Morbidly Adorable Creations' from her studio, 'Gossamerfaery’s Attic.' Her work, which includes paintings and sculptures of big-eyed faeries and Day of the Dead skeletons, has been featured in various magazines and books, including "500 Fairy Motifs" and "The Morbidly Adorable Skelly." Benson describes her creative world as one where beauty borders on strange, and life is both haunted and enchanted, with Halloween being a significant source of inspiration.