The Bone Tarot Deck

The Bone Tarot is a complete 78-card deck created by independent artist Samantha Sawyer, also known as Sincerely Sam. Launched successfully on Kickstarter in 2020, the deck reimagines classic tarot archetypes through the unique lens of skeletal and bone imagery. The campaign emphasizes the beauty in bones, presenting them not as morbid symbols but as intricate, foundational structures that carry deep meaning.

Each card in the Major and Minor Arcana features detailed illustrations of bones, skulls, and skeletal figures, often intertwined with other symbolic elements. The deck includes a guide booklet and comes housed in a rigid box. Sawyer's approach aims to provide a fresh, visually distinct interpretation of tarot that maintains the integrity of traditional meanings while offering a unique aesthetic experience.

The deck's visual style combines intricate line work with a striking color scheme, making it stand out from more traditional or darkly themed bone decks. It is designed to be both a functional reading tool and a collectible art object, appealing to those who appreciate a blend of the macabre and the vibrant in their spiritual practice.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers who are drawn to gothic, anatomical, or unique macabre aesthetics but prefer a vibrant, modern twist over traditional dark imagery. It will appeal to collectors seeking a visually distinctive deck and experienced readers looking for a fresh interpretation of classic RWS symbolism. Individuals interested in themes of mortality, transformation, or the foundational structures of life will find its bone-centric focus particularly resonant.

Samantha Sawyer, known as Sincerely Sam, is an independent artist who has been creating and selling her art at comic book conventions for several years. Her passion lies in both creating and sharing art with others. The Bone Tarot is one of her significant projects, alongside publishing two books and other artistic endeavors. Her journey as an artist is driven by a desire to bring unique artistic visions to life and share them with a wider audience.