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tarot who (2019)

tarot who (2019)

you're gay, girl (2024)

you're gay, girl (2024)

paris; september (2022)

paris; september (2022)

accumulate (2022)

accumulate (2022)

by a single thread (2020)

by a single thread (2020)

can we talk? (2022)

can we talk? (2022)

i'm ready now (2019)

i'm ready now (2019)

time is irrelevant (2021)

time is irrelevant (2021)

mirrors for us (2022)

mirrors for us (2022)

intimate+vast (2023)

intimate+vast (2023)

narcissus (2019)

narcissus (2019)

think+drink (2022)

think+drink (2022)

sneak-peek (2017)

sneak-peek (2017)

underdone (2022)

underdone (2022)

washington square where (2022)

washington square where (2022)

we can't settle (2020)

we can't settle (2020)

mantra (2021)

mantra (2021)

lara’s tarot

My take on the tarot deck really began as a way for me to grieve by counting my blessings; to map out my community and give them their flowers while we’re all here together. I love ritual and romance, and wanted to make the experiences that shaped me and the people who love me into something really sacred and deeply personal. As I’ve grown into my queerness, I’ve found comfort in referencing the “almost witchcraft” my babcias practiced - herbal remedies, the laying of hands, prayer card altars. I’ve found tarot to be magic because it’s an alternate way of looking at big questions - the same way I view creating artwork as an abolitionist practice because it informs dreaming of something better and more tender than what we have now. I see tarot as a tool to hold that tenderness and help guide through challenges.

I wanted my deck to be visually legible to a tarot card reader with familiar motifs and figures, but have an element of my own vulnerability. Each card references a photo of a person or event in my life that is truly significant, and deserves to be honored.

The suit of cups honors the people in my life who have nurtured some emotional part of myself, and the suit of wands honors some of the passionate and creative people in my life who nurture the imaginative part of myself.

lara's tarot: ace of wands (2025) | a new journey and all its potential takes root. bite the bullet, lar, and allow this new chapter and its energy to drive you. you don’t always needs to know the outcome to embrace it.

lara's tarot: ace of wands (2025) | a new journey and all its potential takes root. bite the bullet, lar, and allow this new chapter and its energy to drive you. you don’t always needs to know the outcome to embrace it.

lara's tarot: ii of wands (2025) | LK, whatever you’re doing, it’s going to pay off. be patient, in the choices you have one will make itself clear. your creativity thrives in collaboration, and you lean into it, connecting with others whenever possi

lara's tarot: ii of wands (2025) | LK, whatever you’re doing, it’s going to pay off. be patient, in the choices you have one will make itself clear. your creativity thrives in collaboration, and you lean into it, connecting with others whenever possible.

lara's tarot: iii of wands (2025) | god, the work you’ve put in. EW, know that fortune often favors the brave, and our little circle of stars can help you take action. what you desire is attainable, all because of you.

lara's tarot: iii of wands (2025) | god, the work you’ve put in. EW, know that fortune often favors the brave, and our little circle of stars can help you take action. what you desire is attainable, all because of you.

lara's tarot: iv of wands (2025) | what stronger foundation could i ask for than the love of old friends? AW and JV, you have taught me to go for it, to remain steady, that there is deep love in laying down roots. coming back to you is always coming

lara's tarot: iv of wands (2025) | what stronger foundation could i ask for than the love of old friends? AW and JV, you have taught me to go for it, to remain steady, that there is deep love in laying down roots. coming back to you is always coming home.

lara's tarot: v of wands (2025) | what would happen if you rose to your own challenge, lar? make the time to really feel it out, or repeat the same cycles for months and years again, and again. there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself what you want

lara's tarot: v of wands (2025) | what would happen if you rose to your own challenge, lar? make the time to really feel it out, or repeat the same cycles for months and years again, and again. there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself what you want, at long last.

lara's tarot: vi of wands (2025) | in case it wasn’t clear, AH, you always win when you open your heart. be assured we can see the difference, the change in you, the sweetest in the victory of the self. bask in the sun, we see your heart.

lara's tarot: vi of wands (2025) | in case it wasn’t clear, AH, you always win when you open your heart. be assured we can see the difference, the change in you, the sweetest in the victory of the self. bask in the sun, we see your heart.

lara's tarot: vii of wands (2025) | i know your heart grows heavy, and know you will succeed. LA, the community you cultivate, the passion, the spirit you pour into it, will return to you tenfold. it always has to when you put so much of yourself and

lara's tarot: vii of wands (2025) | i know your heart grows heavy, and know you will succeed. LA, the community you cultivate, the passion, the spirit you pour into it, will return to you tenfold. it always has to when you put so much of yourself and what you believe.

lara's tarot: viii of wands (2025) | move quickly, it’s time to try something new, and release what keeps you stuck. after all, honesty is a form of love, and the highest form of love to yourself

lara's tarot: viii of wands (2025) | move quickly, it’s time to try something new, and release what keeps you stuck. after all, honesty is a form of love, and the highest form of love to yourself

lara's tarot: ix of wands (2025) | it can feel like it never ends, the ouroboros of adversity and problems to overcome. JV, it is so near. you’ve overcome so many challenges, you are much closer to what you seek than you might think.

lara's tarot: ix of wands (2025) | it can feel like it never ends, the ouroboros of adversity and problems to overcome. JV, it is so near. you’ve overcome so many challenges, you are much closer to what you seek than you might think.

lara's tarot: x of wands (2025) | JL, you carry such a weight, never letting it slip just how heavy it is. you can share the burden. what if in this cycle, you shift what you carry so it’s not weighing you down? your goals are important, but not more

lara's tarot: x of wands (2025) | JL, you carry such a weight, never letting it slip just how heavy it is. you can share the burden. what if in this cycle, you shift what you carry so it’s not weighing you down? your goals are important, but not more than your joy.

lara's tarot: page of wands (2025) | JV, we were students in life together, seeking answers without quite understanding what we were looking for. those creative seeds we planted have grown into deep passion for what we care about, and the energy of y

lara's tarot: page of wands (2025) | JV, we were students in life together, seeking answers without quite understanding what we were looking for. those creative seeds we planted have grown into deep passion for what we care about, and the energy of youth still imbibes it. The returns from that have sustained my heart alone.

lara's tarot: knight of wands (2025) | oh beloved, the synchronicities are screaming at you. lar, the journey has given you answers before you thought to ask the questions, take note and continue. question why you can’t seem to allow yourself to wish

lara's tarot: knight of wands (2025) | oh beloved, the synchronicities are screaming at you. lar, the journey has given you answers before you thought to ask the questions, take note and continue. question why you can’t seem to allow yourself to wish for the best possible outcome - do you really think you don’t deserve it?

lara's tarot: queen of wands (2025) | Ade, you have always carried with you the knowledge of the stars. You whisper to them, and they shout back at you. Enjoy the duality of all - the journey of creating, of being a mouthpiece for the heavens, of bec

lara's tarot: queen of wands (2025) | Ade, you have always carried with you the knowledge of the stars. You whisper to them, and they shout back at you. Enjoy the duality of all - the journey of creating, of being a mouthpiece for the heavens, of becoming you. In your cosmic wisdom, in your momentum, remember the processes of creating and analyzing are two separate pieces.

lara's tarot: king of wands (2025) | you have always gotten things done, JM, with an energy that propels you to success. your motivation and confidence impacts more people than you think. remember not to rush too far too fast, we are not on this eart

lara's tarot: king of wands (2025) | you have always gotten things done, JM, with an energy that propels you to success. your motivation and confidence impacts more people than you think. remember not to rush too far too fast, we are not on this earth for terribly long.

lara's tarot: ace of cups (2024) | lar, too long you have avoided your heart. the love you have extends to your community; why would you ever think you must water it down? any love you give is theirs to keep; delight in the knowledge that grief is pr

lara's tarot: ace of cups (2024) | lar, too long you have avoided your heart. the love you have extends to your community; why would you ever think you must water it down? any love you give is theirs to keep; delight in the knowledge that grief is proof you loved well.

lara's tarot: ii of cups (2024) | when your cup is empty, i pour from mine to replenish yours. BH, our bond spans years, eras of our lives. a partner in all, it is a joy to intertwine my life with yours, and you with mine.

lara's tarot: ii of cups (2024) | when your cup is empty, i pour from mine to replenish yours. BH, our bond spans years, eras of our lives. a partner in all, it is a joy to intertwine my life with yours, and you with mine.

lara's tarot: iii of cups (2024) | my life is full of queer joy! AO & IS, every gathering together is a holiday, a cause for celebration, an invention of a space to live and thrive. i am always in good company.

lara's tarot: iii of cups (2024) | my life is full of queer joy! AO & IS, every gathering together is a holiday, a cause for celebration, an invention of a space to live and thrive. i am always in good company.

lara's tarot: iv of cups (2024) | a wake up call, Lar, you need to take a second look. your apathy has clouded your ability to feel gratitude. maybe this is more than a passing mood? why do you always think you must process the violence as it happens

lara's tarot: iv of cups (2024) | a wake up call, Lar, you need to take a second look. your apathy has clouded your ability to feel gratitude. maybe this is more than a passing mood? why do you always think you must process the violence as it happens to you? you cannot reflect if you do not survive.

lara's tarot: v of cups (2023) | pick up the pieces, and move forward. LK, what is done is done. there is sureness in finality. opportunities are always above; but every open bottle is not yours to drink from. your cup runneth over with all that is t

lara's tarot: v of cups (2023) | pick up the pieces, and move forward. LK, what is done is done. there is sureness in finality. opportunities are always above; but every open bottle is not yours to drink from. your cup runneth over with all that is to come.

lara's tarot: vi of cups (2024) | when you came home, BH, it was a dream coming full circle. nostalgia for the past put you right where you were meant to be - within arm’s reach. there is warmth and safety in the familiar, but don’t get caught up in

lara's tarot: vi of cups (2024) | when you came home, BH, it was a dream coming full circle. nostalgia for the past put you right where you were meant to be - within arm’s reach. there is warmth and safety in the familiar, but don’t get caught up in the past.

lara's tarot: vii of cups (2024) | OB, take care in making your choices. you have options, but weigh your dreams against reality in your search for purpose. your search for purpose could be right under your nose; seek guidance from those who listen

lara's tarot: vii of cups (2024) | OB, take care in making your choices. you have options, but weigh your dreams against reality in your search for purpose. your search for purpose could be right under your nose; seek guidance from those who listen but don’t speak.

lara's tarot: viii of cups (2024) | you choose to turn away from what no longer serves you, of your own volition. AB, it is never easy, i wish it was. i promise the release will lead you in the right direction - stepping away from the familiar will s

lara's tarot: viii of cups (2024) | you choose to turn away from what no longer serves you, of your own volition. AB, it is never easy, i wish it was. i promise the release will lead you in the right direction - stepping away from the familiar will serve you well.

lara's tarot: ix of cups (2024) | let yourself desire! Lar, detach an expectation of the outcome from the desire and just enjoy the pleasure. indulge, but don’t overdo it. the wish you have is granted.

lara's tarot: ix of cups (2024) | let yourself desire! Lar, detach an expectation of the outcome from the desire and just enjoy the pleasure. indulge, but don’t overdo it. the wish you have is granted.

lara's tarot: x of cups (2024) | i’ve been choosing my family my whole life - NL, AO, RD, BC, how safe and protected i am in your embrace, under your guidance.

lara's tarot: x of cups (2024) | i’ve been choosing my family my whole life - NL, AO, RD, BC, how safe and protected i am in your embrace, under your guidance.

lara's tarot: page of cups (2024) | something new enters into your life. JL, your ambition knows no bounds. align your goals with your values - you finish what others start, but what do you want to start? you make everything seem possible.

lara's tarot: page of cups (2024) | something new enters into your life. JL, your ambition knows no bounds. align your goals with your values - you finish what others start, but what do you want to start? you make everything seem possible.

lara's tarot: knight of cups (2024) | LW, god made the sun to shine upon your skin. a hopeful romantic, you must lead with your heart - everyone you meet is captivated by your grace. you love like it’s worth the risk; with me, it always is.

lara's tarot: knight of cups (2024) | LW, god made the sun to shine upon your skin. a hopeful romantic, you must lead with your heart - everyone you meet is captivated by your grace. you love like it’s worth the risk; with me, it always is.

lara's tarot: queen of cups (2024) | one of the greatest comforts is to be loved by you. AB, you nurture those around you with a compassion and tenderness that could replenish anyone. remember to let yourself receive that tenderness in turn.

lara's tarot: queen of cups (2024) | one of the greatest comforts is to be loved by you. AB, you nurture those around you with a compassion and tenderness that could replenish anyone. remember to let yourself receive that tenderness in turn.

lara's tarot: king of cups (2024) | accepting of your emotions, JV, i drink from the cup of your wisdom. balance logic with the romance you seek - you’ve taught me as much. you hold all the answers within; no matter how hard you must work, make sure

lara's tarot: king of cups (2024) | accepting of your emotions, JV, i drink from the cup of your wisdom. balance logic with the romance you seek - you’ve taught me as much. you hold all the answers within; no matter how hard you must work, make sure it is for something you love.

lara's tarot: the lovers (2023) | be secure in the knowledge that the choice you made was right. AB, you are my gemini; a glass of wine, a perfectly ripe strawberry. in a past life, we would have been lovers, resigned to the daily heartbeat of conten

lara's tarot: the lovers (2023) | be secure in the knowledge that the choice you made was right. AB, you are my gemini; a glass of wine, a perfectly ripe strawberry. in a past life, we would have been lovers, resigned to the daily heartbeat of contented domesticity.

lara's tarot: temperance (2023) | you will encounter what it is you need at precisely the time you need it. negotiate to get what you deserve without surrendering to the desires of others. you can find harmony, you have found it. you will find it aga

lara's tarot: temperance (2023) | you will encounter what it is you need at precisely the time you need it. negotiate to get what you deserve without surrendering to the desires of others. you can find harmony, you have found it. you will find it again.

lara's tarot: the empress (2023) | nurture all that you are, so you will become all that you are meant to be. Lar, you govern your own world. your life overflows with abundance. you nurture all around you. what if you let someone else be your sanctua

lara's tarot: the empress (2023) | nurture all that you are, so you will become all that you are meant to be. Lar, you govern your own world. your life overflows with abundance. you nurture all around you. what if you let someone else be your sanctuary?

lara's tarot: the tower (2023) | change, no matter how abrupt, will bring you new opportunities and a fresh start. the choices you made were necessary, if not...volatile. things must fall apart in order to fall back together. weather you feel ready o

lara's tarot: the tower (2023) | change, no matter how abrupt, will bring you new opportunities and a fresh start. the choices you made were necessary, if not...volatile. things must fall apart in order to fall back together. weather you feel ready or not.

lara's tarot: the world (2023) | what if the journey itself is actually the goal? what if all this time, you have always been moving closer to who you really are? what if you have overcome your limits? what if it all works out? find the sweetness of

lara's tarot: the world (2023) | what if the journey itself is actually the goal? what if all this time, you have always been moving closer to who you really are? what if you have overcome your limits? what if it all works out? find the sweetness of victory - taste the ripened melon, dip your feet in the sea.

lara's tarot: the magician (2023) | you have the power, the very magic to change your life within you. M, mercury itself glides through you. listen to the wisdom of your body, your dreams are within reach, just as the squash rises from the earth to t

lara's tarot: the magician (2023) | you have the power, the very magic to change your life within you. M, mercury itself glides through you. listen to the wisdom of your body, your dreams are within reach, just as the squash rises from the earth to touch the sun. you are made of magic.

lara's tarot: the emperor (2024) | ever drawn to order, OB, you make it all make sense. you create opportunity everywhere you go, basking in the benefits that are well deserved. go after what you want, you already know what it is.

lara's tarot: the emperor (2024) | ever drawn to order, OB, you make it all make sense. you create opportunity everywhere you go, basking in the benefits that are well deserved. go after what you want, you already know what it is.

lara's tarot: the fool (2024) | MM, meeting you was my fresh start. you teach me to be a fool more frequently, that feeling the sorrow leads to more joy, that life is a foolish, senseless journey, but made worth living by sharing joy. a sorrow shared

lara's tarot: the fool (2024) | MM, meeting you was my fresh start. you teach me to be a fool more frequently, that feeling the sorrow leads to more joy, that life is a foolish, senseless journey, but made worth living by sharing joy. a sorrow shared is half the sorrow, but joy shared is double the joy.

lara's tarot: the sun (2024) | the warmth with you is palpable, RB. you are the sun on my back after a long winter, the heat of the sand beneath my feet, the rays filtering through the sky at dusk. your warmth is a portal, a space to enhance and welc

lara's tarot: the sun (2024) | the warmth with you is palpable, RB. you are the sun on my back after a long winter, the heat of the sand beneath my feet, the rays filtering through the sky at dusk. your warmth is a portal, a space to enhance and welcome love in with open arms.

Commissions

for AH - 27 pages (2025)

emily + ian (2023)

three of swords, reversed (2023)