
Shawn Coss Tarot Deck
by Shawn & Michael
Theme: Dark and creepy interpretations of traditional tarot
Medium: pencil ink
A full 78-card tarot deck by Shawn Coss, known for his distinctive creepy art style. The deck was developed over four years and successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2022.
About This Deck
The Shawn Coss Tarot Deck is a complete 78-card set, meticulously hand-drawn by artist Shawn Coss over a period of four years. Known for his unique 'creepy style,' Coss brings his signature aesthetic to the traditional tarot structure. The deck was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2022, raising $198,425 from 2,204 backers.
The campaign emphasized the deck's artistic integrity, highlighting the extensive time and effort invested in its creation. While specific details about the card stock or packaging are not provided in the main campaign story, reward tiers mention an 8.5x11 print on 100 lb cardstock, suggesting a commitment to quality materials for associated products. The deck is intended to offer a distinct visual experience for tarot readers who appreciate a darker, more unsettling artistic approach.
Beyond the cards themselves, the campaign offered various supplementary items, including a tarot card mat, an exclusive T-shirt, and an 8.5x11 print of a chosen tarot design, hand-signed by Shawn Coss. A companion video by Shawn Coss was also included with the deck, likely offering insights into his artistic process or interpretations of the cards. This comprehensive offering suggests a product designed for both dedicated tarot practitioners and collectors of Shawn Coss's art.
Key Features
- Full 78-card tarot deck, hand-drawn by Shawn Coss
- Features Shawn Coss's distinctive 'creepy style'
- Developed over four years
- Includes a companion video by Shawn Coss
- Successfully funded on Kickstarter with $198,425 raised by 2,204 backers
Who It's For
This deck is ideal for tarot readers who are drawn to dark, gothic, or horror aesthetics and appreciate art with a 'creepy' or unsettling tone. It will appeal to collectors of Shawn Coss's work and those seeking a tarot deck that offers a unique, non-traditional visual interpretation of the Major and Minor Arcana. Experienced readers looking for a deck with a strong, distinctive artistic voice will find this particularly engaging.
The Story Behind This Deck
Shawn Coss is an artist known for his distinctive art style, often described as 'creepy' or dark, and is associated with the clothing and art brand Any Means Necessary. The Shawn Coss Tarot Deck represents a significant artistic undertaking, having been in development for four years. This project allowed Coss to apply his unique visual language to the established framework of the tarot, bringing his characteristic blend of unsettling imagery and psychological depth to each card.
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Campaign Stats
Raised
$198K
Backers
2.2K
Funded
3969%
Launched
Sep 2022
Platform: Kickstarter
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