The Sword

Sadly The Sword has no definition at the moment.  I will update with that as soon as I have it.

My first 100!

Yesterday I woke up to an amazing surprise.  Friends of mine actually donated 100 dollars to my gofundme!  I almost choked on my cereal when I read the email.  As it is, that is enough for 200 cards and colored ink for the printer!  100 down 150 to go!  But, if there's more then brilliant!  That means some special edged cards as well!

Sooooo....... donate!  Or pass the word!  Please!  Go Fund Me! Please!

The Dragon

The Dragon

The Dragon is a beast of unimaginable depth and power.  The Dragon, if you are able to connect with the beast, lends strength, knowledge, and courage to face what may come.  They are teachers, guardians, and guides.  They will not tell you straight up what you want to know, they will lead you to discover what you need to know before leading you to what you want to know. 

Ruler of all the elements these creatures hold power over fire, earth, air and water.  They know and connect to the world around them because they are as old as the elements. They use their instincts to restore themselves and in turn restore you through the use of the elements.  If you’re in a creative funk their guidance may help push you toward the path you should be going to get yourself out of it.

In essence, The Dragon will guide you, guard you, and inspire you.  Keep them close and they may be able to show you things you’ve never noticed before.

 When the card is reversed you have lost the guidance that had been with you, you have shunned the one that would protect you.  You’ve withdrawn yourself from the connection and in a slump.  The world around you is less vibrant and things are hidden from you that if you had your guide you would have noticed.


If you would like this card as a print I do have some at my store EJCrouse.  Please, check it out!

Card Example 6

Info here to what exactly this card is and what I need from you guys.  The Curls Creatures set of my art was a very cathartic when I was making them.  They not only come in black but I can make them in any color anyone wants.  They are very simple and elegant.

If the greeting cards do well I would really like to be able to set up a small studio at some point where I can screen print several prints of these.

Card Example #5

Info here to what exactly this card is and what I need from you guys.  This is the Fifth example I finished and test printed.  It is quite lovely printed!  I just need you guys to help either spread the word or donate!  You can see more prints like this and better prints to come!

Another one for the Unitarian Universalist Church.  I just felt like they didn't have a lot of art for them and decided to try my hand.  I may not be part of their church but I do like their beliefs and what they stand for.  For those of you out there who are part of the UU please, tell me what you think and throw out ideas to me.  I love suggestions!

Card Example #4

Info here to what exactly this card is and what I need from you guys.  This is the fourth example I finished and test printed.  It is quite lovely printed!  I just need you guys to help either spread the word or donate!  You can see more prints like this and better prints to come!

Card Example three

Info here to what exactly this card is and what I need from you guys.  This is the third example I finished and test printed.  It is quite lovely printed!  I just need you guys to help either spread the word or donate!  You can see more prints like this and better prints to come!

Another one for the Unitarian Universalist Church.  I just felt like they didn't have a lot of art for them and decided to try my hand.  I may not be part of their church but I do like their beliefs and what they stand for.  For those of you out there who are part of the UU please, tell me what you think and throw out ideas to me.  I love suggestions!

Card Example #2!

Info here to what exactly this card is and what I need from you guys.  This is the second example I finished and test printed.  It is quite lovely printed!  I just need you guys to help either spread the word or donate!  You can see more prints like this and better prints to come!

This one is for the Unitarian Universalist Church.  I just felt like they didn't have a lot of art for them and decided to try my hand.  I may not be part of their church but I do like their beliefs and what they stand for.  For those of you out there who are part of the UU please, tell me what you think and throw out ideas to me.  I love suggestions!

Card Example 1

Info here to what exactly this card is and what I need from you guys.  This is the first example I finished and test printed.  It's amazing!  I just need you guys to help either spread the word or donate!  You can see more prints like this and better prints to come!

GoFundme! Pass it on!

One day my brilliant partner and muse came up with the suggestion of actually creating blank greeting cards with some of my artwork.  Thought about it and thought about it and took it to heart and figured, why the hell not!

So, with a few designs, a few estimations and a bit of testing.  I think I finally have things down to the basics to try this out!  They are going to be wide and varied sources, probably mostly nature and fantasy, with a bit of fan art if the moment is right.  There will also be some UU cards as well seeing as there seems to be a large lacking of cards for the church out there.  And while I may not be part of the church, I would like to give something to them in the form of some art and cards that aren't out there for them.

The cards will start out as blank cards, the only text, if any will be on the outside of the card and part of the art work. Further down the like I'd like to incorporate text into the inside but that's going to be a little while coming.

The estimated 250 dollars is the cost covering 400 cards to start out, ink for my poor, poor printer which is running excruciatingly low, shipping and product packaging.  If I raise more then it also goes to a printer that will be strictly for printing cards only.  If I get even more then I can branch out into cards with pre-colored edging!  Which to me is very exciting!

The cards are the typical 5" x 6 7-8" and come with envelopes. Fluorescent White or Ivory.  I can work with the announcement sized cards as well which are 3 1/2" x 4 7/8".  The paper is a very nice, rigid, 80lb paper that has a wonderful feel to it.  I've run several test prints and the colors are amazing.

So, please look into it and if you don't donate at least pass the link on!  It would be a great help!

gofundme! Please!

Air Mother

Wind Mother

The Wind Mother is one that doesn’t seem to quit talking.  She is the hub of communication and always aware of everything and everyone around her.  She seems to know everything that’s going on whether she’s seen it herself or knows of it somehow that people aren’t quite sure of.

She’s the essence of purity of the spirit.  Of wisdom.  Of intuition. When talking to the Wind Mother all your cares seem to flow away.  She seems to know exactly what to say to easy your worries and fears.  She knows if you hold onto the negative that it can bring you much unhappiness and weigh your soul down.  So speaking to her is like a breath of fresh air and allows you to understand what you’ve been missing.  The bigger picture and not just the details that often hide what’s there.

Though she is a care free type Mother you have to be wary of the Wind Mother.  She can be as light and carefree one second and then as violent as a tornado the next and then in the next second as sweet as can be again.  So be careful what you say or even do.  They know and will tell you exactly how they feel about it.

In essence, be wary of the Wind Mother.  While she’s intuitive she can be flighty.  While she’s good at communicating she can easily stick her foot in it and mess a few things up but easily fix them.  But she is one of the only Mother’s to be very flexible.

Water Mother

Water Mother

The Water Mother is the essence of purity and fertility.  She works well with the Mother of Earth because they often share the common traits of wisdom, life, transformation.   But one has to watch the Water Mother for she is the embodiment of emotion, empathy, intuitiveness, and the seat of the nurturing of the elements.  Her imagination has no comparison seeing as, even though she’s a nurturing element, piss her off and she can be just as negatively moody and cold. 

The Water Mother is able to find the balance in her home life and work, between nurturing her family and her friends she’s able to be fulfilled in her knowledge that she’s able to help so many.    Her still waters comfort those around her and with that also connect us with a deeper connection. 

The Water Mother can be one though that has many tempers.  Warm and inviting when sick, allowing you to breathe easier.  Nurturing and quenching when you need that relief that only water can provide.  Chilling and slightly terrifying when angered, so much so they could destroy something or someone with words or actions alone.

Stay well on this Mother’s good side, for if you do, cookies, cuddles, and comfort is a bound.  Anger her and you will regret it with every fiber of your being.

Fire Mother

Fire Mother

The Mother of Fire is the essence of passion.  They can either be passionately loving, extroverted, brave, or passionately pissed off, uncontrollable, and furious.  You have to tread carefully around someone of the fire element.  Choose your words carefully because this epitome of a warrior will either stand beside you or take you down.

This element is quick to change moods, as wild and untamed as the flames that spring forth during the dry season in a wild fire or the flames of a forest fire.  Though you can tame the flames enough to reside in a hearth in the home, you must always be respectful.  The fire is quick to burn and quick to spread, to destroy.

But just as quick as it is to destroy the flames of Mother Fire can inspire and cleanse.  She knows when change is needed but you need to keep her in check or she’ll overdo it.  Follow her guidance carefully and she may help you when you are at your lowest to inspire you with a much needed boost of inspiration.

But underestimating this mother is not wise for even while passionate to inspire, anger her and she’ll destroy you just as fast.