I reviewed Eric Maille’s Ink Witch Tarot again in 2021. Maille has now launched a Second Version, which is considerably improved many options from the First Version. You may click here for a walk-through and review of the Ink Witch First Edition.
This put up will deal with the variations between the First and Second, and showcasing the extra choices and alternates from the growth packs.
The Second Version is available in a sturdy magnetic flap field, in comparison with the primary version cardboard tuck field. Additionally, the above photograph exhibits the distinction in deck sizes. You’re getting so much with this Second Version pack!
As an alternative of 78, we now have an growth pack of 84 playing cards in whole, together with distinctive playing cards equivalent to The Witch. For a deck titled the Ink Witch Tarot, I’m loving this bonus. I like utilizing this card because the significator, and that use aligns with the creator’s intentions– per the guidebook, “This card represents you— and anybody else who may use this deck.”
The Witch card signifies private energy and selecting one’s personal destiny. It depicts two fingers wielding a deck with a card again design simply considerably paying homage to the Ink Witch Tarot’s card again, and is the design featured on the Second Version field cowl.
Ink Witch first took place in 2020 after three years of devoted work on the artwork. The artwork is finished in ink and watercolor, in subdued ink washes with the occasional burst of vivid colour. Symbolism is primarily drawn from Norse and Greek mythology, Arthurian legend, fairytales, and paganism.
The Ink Witch First Enlargement pack consists of 14 playing cards for alternate art work. The Second Enlargement pack consists of a further 14 playing cards the place various names are offered in lieu of the normal key titles. You may swap in any of those playing cards for a personalized Ink Witch Tarot deck, one which most closely fits you.
I really like that Maille didn’t take away from the primary version and substitute; however reasonably, added to the primary version to provide an augmented Second Version. You get every thing from the primary version after which some, and that’s what the Second Version is.
The highest row within the above photograph is the Second Version of Ink Witch Tarot. The second row options the equal card from the First Enlargement pack, and the third backside row options the equal card from the Second Enlargement pack.
Right here you see two totally different illustration choices for The Excessive Priestess, and two totally different card titles, The Excessive Priestess or The Seer. The Second Enlargement pack additionally gives the Empress and Emperor with the titles Cultivation and Construction respectively.
Right here, although, observe how The Empress card from this Second Version is a mirror reflection of The Empress card from the first edition.
Ooh, and identical for The Emperor!
The Second Version encompasses a whole of 4 totally different Lovers card choices, and observe the alternate Key 5 card title possibility, i.e. The Hierophant or The Trainer.
I hope the above {photograph} exhibits what you’ll be capable to see in-person. The First Version printing was only a contact fuzzier, whereas the road work within the Second Version is crisp and far clearer. You too can see a slight distinction within the hue saturation.
The above {photograph} exhibits the totally different extra choices and alternate playing cards from the deck itself and the growth packs. The First Version Tower card depicted an atomic explosion, whereas the brand new Tower card footage a watchtower struck by lightning. Hmm, I actually like each, and may’t determine which I like higher.
I really like the 4 Satan choices with imagery that run parallel to the 4 Lovers card choices. The Second Version up to date illustrations are in cooler tones than the First Version.
The Ink Witch Tarot lends itself properly as a contemporary workhorse deck. It reads fantastically and with all of the customization choices, you possibly can tailor it to your excellent deck, one which you recognize will resonate with you and your querents.
Persevering with on, let’s evaluate the Second Version to the First Enlargement pack alternates within the Cups:
And the Second Version 4 of Cups is new. Under you possibly can see it in contrast aspect by aspect with the First Version 4 of Cups.
The under aspect by aspect comparability of the First Version (left) and Second Version (proper) highlights the saturation and brightness distinction between the 2 editions:
When you have the First Version Ink Witch and love this as a workhorse deck, I’d advocate retiring your copy as it’s a collectible now and getting the Second Version. It’s brighter, clearer, and I actually love you could completely customise your individual Ink Witch deck with the growth packs.
The highest row above characteristic the playing cards from the Second Version tarot pack; the second row options alternate card choices; and the third row options the playing cards with alternate titles, i.e., Queens and Kings are renamed to Guardians and Sovereigns respectively.
I’m actually liking the alternate possibility of Guardian and Sovereign for the Queen and King courts.
Above you see the brand new Guardian of Swords (Queen of Swords) alternate and a brand new Sovereign of Swords, with a complete of three totally different possibility in your King of Swords card.
I really like the 2 illustration choices for the Seven of Pentacles– one of many girl embroidering on her lap, third individual perspective, and the opposite in a primary individual perspective.
I hope you’ll again the Kickstarter Campaign for the Second Edition of the Ink Witch, linked here.
The commerce paperback measurement guidebook that comes with the Second Version is incredible. I really like guidebooks. I need guidebooks. Maille’s intention for Ink Witch was that it capabilities completely properly and not using a guidebook, as his deck stays near the RWS custom. But what I really like about this guidebook is the perception into the artist’s thoughts.
This Second Version providing is a testomony to the First Version’s wild success, and you’ll already see how liked this deck is by the neighborhood– in the future in and Maille is already near being absolutely funded.
That is positively a brand new and improved model of a flexible generalist deck that was already nice. Right here’s to wishing Eric all of the success with this Second Version!
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FTC Disclosure: In accordance with Title 16 of the U.S. Code of Federal Rules Half 255, “Guides Regarding Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Promoting,” I acquired The Ink Witch Tarot Second Version from the creator to assist help and promote the Second Version crowdfunding marketing campaign. Every part I’ve stated right here is honest and precisely displays my opinion of the deck.
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