{The Princess Tarot} 'Le Reclus: Elsa'

"The Hermit" card signifies the power of finding the strength in yourself. Sometimes, we need to withdraw from the world to do that. In seclusion, we can find that we are more capable and wonderful than we realize.

Elsa for me is perfect for this position in the Princess Tarot. Only when she is on the mountain by herself and coming to terms with her powers can she see how truly special and marvelous she is. She also represents the extremes that these choices can bring. In the film she literally builds walls around herself and shuts out those who are trying to help her. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be alone but it is important to not shut out those who care about you.

I wanted a very quiet feeling for the card, like the viewer was standing on the mountain with her. I also liked the idea that Elsa was continuing to build and adjust her surroundings. Her hair was probably the most challenging part because of how light it is but I also needed color and contrast to make her face stand out. I hope I found a good balance.

It is a MIRACLE that my page isn't filled to the brim with Elsa art. I should fix that...