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Published: 2007-11-26 02:12:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 5583; Favourites: 148; Downloads: 99
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Description The Fool

"I'm gonna be king of the pirates!" Monkey D. Luffy charges gleefully forward towards his future with the symbol of his dreams over one shoulder and the symbol of his aspirations held tight in the other. Luffy travels light, holds few preconcieved notions, and is prepared to face anything at a moment's notice. Behind him Chopper warns of the danger of walking forward too blindly. In the distance are portents of Luffy's future - his ship, carrying him from adventure to adventure, and a Sea King, just one of the hazards he may encounter along the way.

Meanings at a glance: A fresh start, stepping out into new paths, leaping without looking. Choices to make without enough information. Following instinct. New adventure ahead.

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After learning so much from the last picture I did, I felt confident enough to start on a project I've had in mind for a long time. This is the first card in what will hopefully eventually be a full tarot deck - the Otaku Tarot.

The characters, of course, are Monkey D. Luffy and Chopper from "One Piece", which is a good show if you ignore the 4Kids dub. >_<

Luffy just seemed like such a perfect fit here...
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Comments: 21

KaptainJay [2019-08-04 07:07:26 +0000 UTC]

I think Luffy may be the dumbest hero in anime/manga. That is why we love him.

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moonlitinuyasha1985 [2018-10-16 12:47:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh, spit!

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theblock [2015-12-08 00:22:21 +0000 UTC]

Awe, I would have also imagined the Fool Tarot represented by Radical Edward and of course, Ein barking at her in the distance cause she's reaching for a mushroom ....but then I just love Cowboy Beebop. I'm a bit lost on One Piece but I get the connection with Luffy too. Great job

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llumix [2010-04-08 17:56:09 +0000 UTC]

super nize

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PirateFire [2009-01-29 22:21:52 +0000 UTC]

this is pretty awesome

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thxprincess [2008-07-24 04:49:17 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome. XD

I love Luffy so much it hurts sometimes...

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cgaussie [2008-05-27 00:25:59 +0000 UTC]

Luffy makes the perfect Fool in a tarot set. Wonderful symbolism!

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eyesofburningpassion [2008-05-24 11:41:47 +0000 UTC]

this is so amazin *i must have your autograph* (Jun) "dont be stupid Hajime" LOOOL but ykno how did you createdthis picture its reli amazing ^^

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DeniseSJones In reply to eyesofburningpassion [2008-05-24 15:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it! It was done completely in Photoshop, from the initial sketch to all the colouring. With lots of One Piece reference, of course.

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eyesofburningpassion In reply to DeniseSJones [2008-05-26 10:45:37 +0000 UTC]

~ dnt kno how to use photoshop T-T

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laurbits [2008-03-11 01:15:38 +0000 UTC]

I just browsed through your gallery and I'm already liking your selections for the Major Arcana!

Luffy is excellent for the Fool! Gorgeous perspective here, excellent colors and you even included the ship in the background! Absolutely awesome.

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SourceSizeShenanigan [2007-12-07 20:20:27 +0000 UTC]

Yay for Luffy!

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RedRoseKitsune [2007-12-04 02:01:04 +0000 UTC]

definitely a perfect fit! you did a great job! ^-^

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thx4everything [2007-12-03 20:33:34 +0000 UTC]

It's really amazing how you've even got the perfect "loyal dog" at his heels! These cards are just great! <3

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DeniseSJones In reply to thx4everything [2007-12-03 21:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! A lot of thought is going into them, so I hope the associations continue to work as well.

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mashimarogurl [2007-11-27 14:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Why has this received so little attention?! I absolutely love the colouring and shading.

Lol at Luffy being the fool, too. He's definitely deserving of that title.

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Chibrax [2007-11-26 11:36:46 +0000 UTC]

Sweeeeeeeeet !

Nice idea

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Uftaki [2007-11-26 05:55:38 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh, very nice! This looks like it'll be an interesting project!

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Emchromatic [2007-11-26 03:09:14 +0000 UTC]

That is some damn awesome One Piece fanart!

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DeniseSJones In reply to Emchromatic [2007-11-26 03:39:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm planning (at least, at the moment) to have at least a couple other characters from One Piece featured in the Otaku Tarot. But I'm not saying just who or what cards yet.

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Emchromatic In reply to DeniseSJones [2007-11-26 04:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, exciting.

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