Pamela Colman Smith: The Artist Who Brought The RWS to Life

I come across this sentiment now and again, that suggests Pamela Colman Smith (illustrator of the RWS tarot) has just been discovered. Maybe some folks are genuinely only now uncovering her name and contribution, but that doesn’t mean this information, today, is being actively suppressed. At some point throughout history, yes, she may have been relatively unknown. But, those days are long over, and the secret is no more. If you don’t know who Pamela Colman Smith is, and you read tarot, particularly a RWS deck or variant, it’s time to get on board!