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GreenApe Studio

Welcome to the online home of GreenApe Illustration & Design Studio

Along with the Tarot project, there will also be posts of other works that I create both in digital and traditional media. Above is an ink drawing I did from a photo I took of a heron while on vacation in 2022.

What’s this all about then?

As a lifelong creative, I’ve been drawing, painting, sculpting, wood carving and crafting for as long as I can remember. My current focus is on illustrating a full set of Tarot cards. Having found massive inspiration and plenty of practical help online, I have decided to share the project and some of my process on this page in the hope that I may provide the kind of inspiration and help that I have received from so many.

GreenApe Tarot Project

Many years ago, I worked in a used book store called Browser’s Books and Things. Back then the “New Age” movement was gaining traction and with time, the “Things” part of the name included crystal balls, semi-precious gems, books on magic and witchcraft and of course, Tarot cards. I’ve never really bought into the whole fortune-telling side of them. At the same time, I have always been fascinated by the imagery and symbolism of the cards. Specifically, the classic Rider-Waite deck illustrated by Pamela Coleman Smith.

Over the years, as I developed my own style as an illustrator I often thought that one day I might like to create my own set of Tarot card designs. After putting it off for some time (okay, quite a lot of time) I finally feel that I am at a point where I can do justice to the idea.

Three of Swords from the GreenApe Studio Tarot Deck.

What does a Green Ape do?

  • This is the style of art which has always fascinated me. As a result, my work has always been illustrative in nature. Which is why I have chosen to illustrate my own Tarot project.

  • This is mostly a side activity which has spun off from the illustration. My work has ranged from logo and business card design to brochure and advertising layouts.

  • With time, this page will host a number of time lapse videos to give an idea of the process I follow in creating some of my work.