yoshitaka amano

8 of Swords - Minor Arcana

Eight of Swords; self-imposed restriction, negative thoughts, inner critic

A long flowing cloth emerges from their headpiece; it constricts their arms behind their back and wraps around their body before the excess pools at their feet, symbolizing that constraint comes from their own head. Their headpiece covers their real eyes but many are carved upon the metal; they are attentive to all the wrong things and blind to reality. Sharp teeth emerge from their lower helmet but their edge is pointed inward, for they are their worst critic towards themselves.
Any of their swords could cut them free but they too are wrapped in the visual representation of overthinking. Even the swords themselves seem to cage them in. The cloth around their arms is loose, however, signifying they can still move.

Yoshitaka Amano

TERRA BRANFORD — FINAL FANTASY VI (1994)
Art Works by Yoshitaka Amano

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“Imagine” Yoshitaka Amano 1987

My coasters for the 8th annual “Salut!” coaster show at Nucleus Portland! The show runs from June 11th to July 1st.

Tried a little something different and played around with colored pencils. Enjoyed the color blending and how the paper texture shows through.

If you aren’t able to make it to the show in person, you can view the show online here and see any pieces I have available at the gallery here.

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