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DRACO NOUVEAU TAROT

Created by Drawn to Dragons

A fantastical Tarot card deck filled with ethereal art by Kaitlund Zupanic exploring the emotions of the human condition through Dragons, Unicorns, and other fantastical creatures. 78 Cards 4 Artists Cards possible 5 Commissioned cards possible

Latest Updates from Our Project:

The Final Cards
5 months ago – Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 01:01:03 PM

Happy New Year's, everyone,

The cards are finally done!

While this campaign started in May, this project has been something I have wanted to create since I was in junior high.

It means so much to me that all of you have been along for the ride with my husband and I. We are eternally grateful not only for your support but also for your kind words as we both worked to bring this project to life.

With all of my creative projects, this took longer than planned. I appreciate your patience as I worked to wrangle my inspiration and creativity.

As the deck needed some TLC, the Coloring book ended up going on the back burner; however, I am halfway done compiling it. Expect that digital reward soon.

The artwork is awaiting a final pass by Misha and Jennie to see if there are any issues. Feel free to take a look here. If all goes well, they will begin shipping in February.  

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

- Kaitlund & Charles



First round of card proofing and Dragonsteel Nexus - Painting a Brandon Sanderson Drawing
6 months ago – Mon, Dec 08, 2025 at 03:48:22 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm happy to announce that the first round of card proofs arrived during Dragonsteel Nexus last week.


While it is a step in the right direction, a few things need to shift with the art. I will be trying hurriedly to finish all the needed changes over the next two weeks. 

Jennie Stevens did the first shuffle and card pull. I'm happy to say she pulled the Star as the first card TWICE when she read my cards. 

Your support and patience means the world to me as I get this deck completed and looking its best. As always let me know if you have questions. 

 

VIDEO OF SHUFFLE AND FIRST CARD DRAW

You can see the first shuffle and card draw here .  Jennie was able to do a few other card draws for Misha, herself and a few attendee's at Dragonsteel Nexus. 


DRAGONSTEEL NEXUS 2025

What a whirlwind of amazing people. Lots of new and old friends, amazing volunteers and employees. 
Special thanks to Jane and Emily with the Lightweaver Foundation and many others who helped us get set up for the live painting. 

Thank you Howard, Esther, Steve, Kari, Carly, Dan, Donato for having me join you on stage painting. It was the perfect event to end Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. Thank you Isaac for interviewing us artists and being an all around amazing person and artist.

Drawing by Brandon Sanderson, painting by yours truly. Ugin the Spirit Dragon is on auction with the proceeds going to the Lightweaver Foundation.

See everyones paintings and bid on them here

See the video of us on stage here

I look forward to painting some fan art of Starling after the Tarot deck and Anthology are completed. She is my new favorite Cosmere character, but you all knew that already I'm sure. 

Now, onwards to finishing the final touches on the Tarot Deck and celebrating the past year. Thank you, everyone who purchased from me this year. It has been another one for the record books.

Cheers! 






Card Progress, Surveys, and Open Studio.
7 months ago – Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 12:29:09 PM

Hello everyone!

The time is near! I am getting my first print sample of the full deck. Earlier this morning, the printer received the files. Currently, they will try to get them shipped this week, but it is a Holiday so that maybe next week.

After receiving the files, I can truly compare and contrast the detail level and colors of each card. A few still need tweaking, but I'm thrilled with the outcome so far.

I will keep you posted as soon as they arrive.

AROUND THE STUDO

There will be an open studio this Saturday at Drawn to Dragons @ Provo Towne Centre in Utah. My Gallery and Studio from 1pm to 6pm. There is also a holiday sale going from Nov 28th - Dec 3rd. If you are in the area come and check it out. 


SURVEYS and PAYMENTS

There are still quite a few of you who have not updated your card and or finished your survey.

I cannot ship your copy of Draco Nouveau Tarot until you complete it. Please make sure that you have. 

For those of you who have, please make sure your addresses and orders are correct as we are nearing the finish line. 

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday with family and friends this week.


DRAGONSTEEL NEXUS

Dragonsteel is almost upon us! I'm happy to announce that I will be vending and partnering with Lightweaver again this year with some amazing illustrators to paint live Saturday evening on the main stage. The artists are Donato, Howard Lyon, Dan Dos Santos, Steve Argyle, Kari Christiansen, Carly Milligan, and many more. 

Brandon Sanderson sketched what we will paint on his Halloween stream last month, and I can't wait to get to paint it. You can see that video here, Howard was kind enough to name drop Draco Nouveau in the video. You can skip to the 2nd hour of the video to see the magic. 

You will also be able to find Drawn to Dragons vending in the Breathmarket in exhibitor hall booth B-24. 

Cheers! 

Enjoy the artwork. 





The Cards Progress
7 months ago – Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 06:02:39 PM



Kaitlund here,

I'm happy to say that the deck really is almost done. It is taking longer than expected, per usual, as all artistic endeavors that involve Dragons go, but I'm thrilled with the progress. Creativity on a project of this scale that taps into the intuitive world can be tricky and taxing mentally, and I appreciate your patience as I navigate creating the artwork

There have been a few changes with the booklet and its creator, but the card descriptions are now done and going into the first set of revisions.

Originally, Jennie Stevens was going to do card layouts and the booklet; however, Jennie, being the amazing woman that she is, has had to pull back to focus on other things. However, she was able to get three card spreads put together, and they look amazing.

The Goddess : Energy and its flow
The Unicorn : Guidance
The Dragon :  Connection

My amazing friend Misha Brackeen is taking over the card descriptions, and our creative flow matches one another very well. Instantly she attuned to the artwork and the vision I was creating with very little input needed to begin writing the descriptions.   

While most cards stick to the Rider-Waite deck, a few have diverged. My creativity is about tapping into certain energy flows while illustrating, and a few cards had their own way they wanted to be portrayed. Dragons can be strong willed even with the Unicorns at their side, and this deck rings true to that. 

As you read for yourself or others, you are welcome to embrace the new or keep to traditions. The goal is to tap into your own intuition, as I did while creating the cards.

This deck has leaned heavily into the feminine energy, specifically the Divine Feminine and its resurgence into modern society.

As always, let me know if you have questions. Thank you for your support; I couldn't do this without you. 

- Kaitlund


Shipping and Add Ons - Cards being charged
9 months ago – Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 04:30:25 PM

Hello everyone!

Kaitlund here. I wanted to let you know that your order, shipping and any extra addons are going to be charged to your cards this Friday

We are getting ever closer to when the decks will ship! Thank you for your patience. 

If you have any questions, as always reach out to [email protected]

Have a wonderful week.