Goldie the magical Christmas elf is a beloved character in the enchanting world of Christmas tales. This lively and mischievous little elf is known for his love of spreading joy and magic during the festive season. Goldie, with his bright green attire and pointed hat, is a symbol of the Christmas spirit and the magic it brings. He is known to reside in Santa's workshop, working alongside the other elves to prepare gifts for children all over the world. What sets Goldie apart from other elves is his magical powers. He can make toys come to life, sprinkle glittering dust that turns ordinary objects into enchanting Christmas decorations, and even control the weather to ensure a white Christmas for everyone.
Maille does not shy away from challenging imagery, and that’s most prominent here in the suit of Swords. That Eight of Swords is so clever, though, isn’t it? It brilliantly conveys the sense of being stuck, restrained in place, but it’s illusory, and there is a way out, if you apply reason. It’s been a while since I’ve seen such ingenuity in interpreting the Swords suit as we see here in the Ink Witch Tarot.
By the way, check out Maille s online art portfolio, especially the page of his full-color bird illustrations , where each work is titled after a deity, like Icarus, Prometheus, Pandora, Medusa, Ariadne. Maille s Etsy shop describes his work as witchy and queer-friendly art, to which I d also add covers an eclectic range of cultural iconic references.
He can make toys come to life, sprinkle glittering dust that turns ordinary objects into enchanting Christmas decorations, and even control the weather to ensure a white Christmas for everyone. This makes him a valuable member of Santa's team, as his magic adds an extra touch of wonder to the holiday season. However, Goldie's mischievous nature often gets him into trouble.
Ink witch taror
It's that time of the year when you might be looking to buy someone special a tarot deck or to treat yourself. So I wanted to review an independent deck that's still available and that hasn't been easy to find! However, thankfully the Wootique are still carrying this little gem. So here we have The Ink Witch Tarot. Just to be clear up front, this isn't a witchy deck. I don't know if the name refers to a nickname for the artist or not but although you'll find a cauldron, some magic wands and such like in this deck, you won't find anyone wearing a witches hat. It still has a magical quality though. And that comes in it's ability to enable you to become a storyteller extraordinaire.
This is a fully illustrated deck but it isn't an RWS clone. The art work is kind of hard to describe, it's not cartoony but it's not too grown-up either. Maybe a little bit fairytale but with some gentle reality thrown in. The colour palette for the deck stands out in its muted tones. It's all pale blues, browns, beiges, black and white and as such has quite a calm and together feel. It's not too sparse but there's lots of space to enable you to see what's going on.
The card stock is good quality, smooth playing card stock. So it's easy to overhand shuffle as well as to riffle and bridge. As you can see the images are borderless, with the exception of the footer at the bottom and the font is very easy to read. The traditional suits and titles have been retained with Strength at VIII and Justice at XI. For those of you who like absolute symmetry, do be aware that the footers are of different depths and shades.
The cards come in a standard tuck box without any guide book. There is a guide book available for purchase, I believe in the U.S. but if you're in the UK, you can download a PDF copy from the artists website www.ericmaille.com/downloads
I would recommend downloading it as there is some excellent information about why the artist chose to represent the images in a different way to the traditional decks.
There is diversity in age, sex and sexual orientation but not in skin-colour or culture. There are animals real and imagined. Its strength doesn't lie in its diversity. It's key point of interest is it's storytelling ability. It will transfer you to magical lands or just a slightly magical version of this land and spark your intuitive readings. While all the time blending nicely with your furniture, no doubt. Quite a remarkable little deck.
A while back I reviewed the book The Cards: The Evolution and Power of Tarot by Prof. Patrick Maille. Eric Maille is his son, an artist, and the creator of the Ink Witch Tarot. Maille is an Oklahoma-based artist and illustrator whose works explore “the irony that we as humans often feel poorly equipped to live out that experience, struggling against our environments, the people around us, and our own emotions” (per his artist statement). And you’re going to find that theme at the heart of these beautiful illustrations.
He loves playing pranks on his fellow elves, leaving surprises under their pillows or swapping their tools. Although this may cause a bit of chaos in the workshop, it always brings laughter and light-heartedness to the hardworking elves. Goldie is also known for his kindness towards children. He secretly sneaks into houses on Christmas Eve to leave small gifts and notes for deserving children. Sometimes, he even listens to their whispered wishes and grants them, all without the child even knowing he was there. This secret act of kindness brings immense joy to both Goldie and the fortunate recipients. Children all around the world eagerly await the arrival of Goldie during the holiday season. They hang up stockings, hoping to catch a glimpse of him or maybe even receive a special gift. Goldie's presence brings excitement and wonder, reminding everyone of the magic and joy that fills the air during Christmas. In conclusion, Goldie the magical Christmas elf is a lovable and mischievous character who adds an extra sprinkle of magic and joy to the holiday season. With his magical powers and playful nature, he brings laughter and excitement to both children and adults alike. Goldie reminds us all to embrace the Christmas spirit and believe in the magic that this special holiday brings..
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