Braiiinz! Publishing

twisted dolls - 2023

Each card is a representation of trauma or recovery. These three are my own.

Illustration of a cracked doll face with various detached limbs, surrounded by leaves and a bird skull. A golden circle encompasses the head, with a keyhole on the forehead. Artistic style with a surreal and eerie theme.

A Box of Broken Parts

A representation of trauma from childhood abandonment. This type of trauma lingers into adulthood. For many, it is simply too difficult to let it go, like a dusty old box of trinkets you never intend to do anything with, but tuck away again, and again, and again.

Illustration of a woman with long hair and roses, crying red tears, holding a needle through a butterfly, with a hollow chest revealing a spiderweb and moth. Surrounded by butterflies and petals, against a red background.

Pinning Butterflies

The inability to feel joy for oneself or others while caught in a depressive episode stems from the inability to see beyond our pain. We are consumed by emptiness even when surrounded by beauty.

An artistic depiction of a serene figure surrounded by orange roses, butterflies, and golden elements. The figure, with a keyhole on their chest, holds a cracked bowl, displaying themes of regrowth and healing. The composition includes vines and leaves, creating a nature-inspired motif in soft, harmonious colors.

A Broken Heart Blooms Again

Healing from trauma is a spiritual journey that connects mind, body, and soul. It is often a difficult and never ending process as we must shed all parts of who we were and embrace who we are meant to be. These tears are not for grief, but gratitude, which nourishes continued growth.

mystica tarot: minor arcana - 2022

Knight of Swords: Illustration of a pink haired woman stabbing her sword into the dragon's jaw above her, surrounded by yellow butterflies. She wears a yellow outfit with a key pendant. Artistic and fantasy-themed design.
Illustration of a woman with turquoise hair and jewelry, eyes closed, with three swords piercing a red heart on her chest. She has tears on her cheeks and a serene expression. The background features a golden halo and cloudy skies. Three of Swords.
Illustration of a mystical woman wearing a teal and gold outfit, with a hood covering her eyes, holding seven golden chalices in various positions. The background features ornate and abstract designs.
Illustration of a woman with purple hair adorned with flowers, wearing a colorful outfit, holding three wands. She stands against a background of mountains and sky, with petals floating around her. Art by Samantha Johnson.

✦ Tarot Sized Sketch Cards

Illustration of a woman in a turquoise cloak with flowing golden hair surrounded by ornate gold designs and a starry night sky. She stands behind a pyramid of golden cups, with a pink rose in a glass vase nearby. Eight of Cups Tarot.
Illustration of the Queen of Cups tarot card featuring a woman with blue hair immersed in water, wearing a crescent moon headpiece, with a golden cup above her head. The background includes mountains and a starry sky.
Knight of Wands tarot card illustration featuring a fiery rider on a flaming unicorn, holding a wand. The card has ornate decorative elements.

beauty & the myth - 2014

Illustration of an elf warrior with tattoos kneeling over a defeated dragon, holding a bloodied sword, set against a decorative, colorful background.
Illustration of a determined girl in a school uniform climbing a large stone giant with spiral patterns in an urban setting.
A fantasy illustration depicting a woman with intricate jewelry and tattoos, surrounded by flames and a large, fiery bird resembling a phoenix. She has a determined expression and gestures with both hands as if controlling the fire. The background is filled with swirling flames and vibrant colors, emphasizing a magical and mystical theme.
Artistic image of a woman with long hair and minimal clothing surrounded by tentacles, holding a small dagger, with a large eye in the background.
A mystical illustration of a mermaid riding a seahorse-like creature with a long tail, surrounded by seaweed. The image has a green and blue color palette, giving it an underwater feel.
Illustration of a woman in a blue cloak with red accents and a large griffin-like creature with ornate armor. The art style is detailed and colorful.
Artistic illustration of a nude elf-like woman sitting beside a unicorn, with butterflies around them in a fantasy landscape.
A young woman in a pink dress gently touches the face of a chained gargoyle-like creature with large wings. The scene is emotional, depicting a moment of connection in a stone-walled setting. The creature has horns and a sorrowful expression.
Fantasy artwork of a nude mythical Aztec woman with a colorful feather headdress sitting beside a dragon, featuring vivid colors and intricate details.
A monstrous creature with sharp teeth and wild orange mane attacks a woman wearing purple robes and ornate jewelry. The woman appears to defend herself with a knife. Art by Samantha Johnson, 2015.
Artwork depicting a woman with long blonde hair, holding a spear, standing in front of three sea serpent-like women with human upper bodies and snake-like lower bodies. The scene is set against a decorative background, featuring a mystical, fantasy theme.