MA 4.3 | The Emperor: My Father

In this third spread for The Emperor, I'm exploring the archetype through someone deeply personal—my dad. Instead of illustrating traditional ideas of authority or control, I use collage, paint, maps, oak trees, and the mountains to reflect on the qualities that shaped my experience of fatherhood: steadiness, protection, love of nature, travel, and quiet strength. This isn't a lesson in tarot meanings or a finished interpretation. It's part of my ongoing practice of studying the cards through art journaling, allowing each page to ask new questions and reveal new perspectives. Thanks for creating alongside me. #tarot #artjournal #mixedmedia #theemperor #majorarcana #collageart #creativepractice #visualjournal #artprocess #tarotstudy #mixedmediaart #collage #creativejourney #junkjournal #intuitiveart