The tarot creation problem
You have the vision. 78 cards is a lot of cards.
You've been pulling cards for years. You know exactly what deck *you* would want — the aesthetic, the symbolism, the vibe no existing deck has. But 78 illustrations is a year-long project. Commissioning an artist for the full deck costs $5,000–$15,000 and takes 6-18 months.
You've considered Midjourney, but consistency across 78 cards is almost impossible. Card 1 and card 78 need to feel like the same world. One style-drift prompt and the deck falls apart.
Pick an artist whose visual style matches your deck's energy. They hold the aesthetic across all 78 cards — majors, minors, courts, backs. One voice, one world, one deck that's unmistakably yours.
Why it works for tarot
Built for creators who know 78 cards is a system.
One artist, 78 cards
The Fool and the Ten of Pentacles feel like the same world. No style drift. No 'this card looks different' moments.
Your symbolism, your interpretation
Traditional Rider-Waite, modern minimalist, dark gothic, psychedelic cosmic — the aesthetic matches your spiritual vision.
Weeks, not years
A commissioned deck takes 12-18 months. We ship first majors in days, full deck direction in weeks.
Everything prints together
Cards, backs, box, guidebook illustrations — all from the same artist. Your deck arrives as one complete object.
The first month
From vision to a deck that exists.
Describe your deck
Open @slop. Share your vision — the aesthetic, the symbolism, decks you love, what's missing from what exists.
Artist pitches
Within days, 4–8 artists pitch their interpretation. Sample cards showing how they'd handle majors.
Lock the direction
Pick your artist. They develop 3-5 key cards to establish the visual language.
Majors batch
All 22 majors ship, each reviewed and refined to fit the system.
Full deck production
Minors, courts, backs, box, guidebook illustrations — the complete system ships.
Project shapes
From the major arcana to a complete boxed deck.
Some creators start with majors. Some want the full system. The brief flexes.
22 major arcana
The Fool through The World — the iconic cards that carry the deck's identity.
Complete 78-card system
Majors + all four suits + courts + card backs. One artist, one vision, one deck.
Deck + packaging + guidebook
Full 78 cards plus box design plus illustrated guidebook. Print-ready for production.
Custom oracle deck
Not bound to traditional tarot — your card count, your themes, your system.
The deck math
What a deck actually costs. What it could cost.
| Approach | Cost | Time | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission an artist | $5k–$15k | 12–18 months | Excellent, but expensive and slow |
| DIY Midjourney | $60/month | Months of prompting | Style drifts across 78 cards |
| Buy art packs / public domain | $100–$500 | Weeks to assemble | Never feels like one deck |
| OKSLOP deck project | Subscription — see plans | Weeks to first majors, months to full deck | One artist holds the whole system |
What ships from one direction
Complete deck system. Same world.
Major arcana (22 cards)
The Fool through The World — the iconic cards that define the deck's identity.
Minor arcana (56 cards)
All four suits, Ace through Ten plus courts. Consistent visual language across the full system.
Card backs and box
The back design, tuck box, and any packaging elements. Same artist, same world.
Guidebook illustrations
If your deck includes a companion book, the illustrations match the cards.
Tarot FAQ
Questions deck creators ask.
For comics and graphic novels
Sequential storytelling with character consistency across pages. Same one-artist approach, different format.
See comic book kickoffFor illustrated children's books
Picture books need character consistency too. Gentler palette, same workflow.
See children's book kickoffPlans & pricing
Full deck projects fit Pro or Volume plans depending on timeline and card count.
See plansMake the deck you've been pulling cards for.
Tell us about your vision. We'll match you with an artist who can hold 78 cards in one voice. First majors back in days.