THE FOOL

A zine from the week of June 9-June 15, based on drawing the The Fool card at the top of the week. The images that follow below are alternate designs that didn’t make it in, but were an exploration of the same prompt. There is also a video with a bit of BTS and a little singing.

I think this is one of my top cards, if not my favourite cards, from the Tarot deck. The starting point, the null, the fresh start. Trusting intuition, having faith in the process, being open and willing to learn. Asking questions, being willing to try and try again. The beginner’s mind, a little touch of beginner’s luck. An energy I aspire to keep with me throughout my life and my artistic process.

This week, I did something a little different, and mapped out the zine panels on paper first. Through that process, I stumbled upon the idea of incorporating a mindfulness/grounding exercise I’ve practiced on and off for a few years. Grab some paper and a pen. Stand in front of a mirror. Without taking your eyes off your reflection, try to draw your face, without breaking the line - once you lift your writing tool from the page, you’re done.

This is a really interesting process to do every day to see how focused you are, what things you’re paying attention to, how your mood translates into the image. Also, fun wonky drawings :)