This bright blue pulls you in and the sheen makes you happy. There's a lot to look at here: this piece was inspired by walking through a bog and looking down into the water and the growth and wondering what was in there, and how mysterious it appeared. I added a chalice to the scene because I could imagined witches meeting there, and the chalice is a powerful magical object. A woman appeared on the chalice as I painted it. She seemed like a benevolent force, so I named the painting after her - and I hope that you see her as a power for good.

The Queen of Cups is a beautiful, introspective woman who sits on a throne at the edge of the sea. In her hands, she holds a golden, cup adorned with handles shaped like angels. Unlike most of the cups in the Suit of Cups cards, this cup is closed – showing that the Queen’s thoughts and feelings come from her subconscious mind and the depths of her soul.