Veronica Collins was born and raised in Massachusetts where she lives with her husband and their dearly beloved black cat, Barnabas. Her hand is the creative force behind the works of Dark Solis. The influences that guide her creativity are born from her lifelong interest in history, fantasy, occultism and mysticism. Growing up in New England enriched her interest in history and folklore and she takes great inspiration from her surroundings. Veronica's illustrations come from a place of her own spiritualism as it guides her musings and markings, her vision manifesting through her hands onto paper. The technique in which she is most proficient focuses on expressive line work and has gathered a reputation for being reminiscent of old woodcuts and etchings. Her work is constantly paying homage to the craft of artists such as Aubrey Beardsley, Hans Holbein, Arthur Rackham, Alphonse Mucha, Rockwell Kent and Albrecht Dürer. Veronica's work makes nods to different eras of the past. She strives to capture the feeling of the old ways of a bygone age with a contemporary twist that is all her own.
Veronica has a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Illustration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Among her freelance work, she runs her own online shop selling her work in various forms under the name of Dark Solis.
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Helen Masters give her review of Fiona Horne's latest release Lost Oracle. The review of the Lost Oracle card deck is generally positive, highlighting its soothing, harmonious design and focus on personal growth.
The Spirit Element blog brings us a daily oracle pull, from Fiona Horne's deck, Lost Oracle Man the cards are really pushing this week. Nearly every card is about motivating yourself to change your life.
Finding Peace with the Lost Oracle: A Guide to Healing and Clarity Rockpool Publishing sent over the Lost Oracle. I fell in love with it instantly. Just look at this color palette.
This deck is autumn, Samhain and Scorpio all wrapped into one. Written By: Fiona Horne Artist: Veronica Collins Publisher: Rockpool Publishing Number of cards: 36 Card size: 5 x 3.5 in Box size: 5.5 x 4 x 1 in Guidebook pages: 124 Purchased or gifted?: Gifted for review by Rockpool Publishing Absolute favorite card: The Stang Other favorites: Power might, Found, Stardust soul, Raconteur, Nascent, Papillon, Harvest Ritual, Elixir, Los, The Crone, Disenchant Notable detail: black edges and minimal color palette Season: Autumn Sabbat: Samhain Sign: Scorpio Element: Earth Tarot Deck compliment: Ophidia Rosa Tarot First Impressions I love this deck so much.
Mind Body Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: Lost Oracle Ancient wisdom to find your way in a modern world by Fiona Horne. Boxed set of 36 cards and full-colour guidebook.