The Vision

Francis spent six and a half years studying for the Catholic priesthood. During that time, he immersed himself in the Bible, Sacred Scriptures, comparative religion, and literature. In Rome, he studied art, history, and philosophy — absorbing centuries of visual and intellectual tradition firsthand.

After leaving his studies, Francis entered the film industry — first as a writer, then as a producer, director, and special effects technician. But through every chapter, one thread remained constant: a deep love for art and its power to move the human heart.

“Beauty is a force and when combined with love, it reminds us that we are made with love and not merely animals on a planet.”

The artwork on these cards is, in essence, a visual expression of 25 years of personal spiritual study and reflection. Each suit, each figure, each composition carries the weight of that journey. Francis plans to share the specific Bible study points that motivated the design of the different suits and thematics on the free downloads page — so you can follow the thread from scripture to brushstroke.

And if nothing else — if you win a game of poker with these cards, don't forget God while you celebrate.

The style was developed by Francis - it is a unique fusion of the classic masters, especially Caravaggio and Rembrandt, among others, and a modern cinematic look to make the art more visceral and appealing to the modern experience of cinema and media. Each card is specially designed by the artist, using modern tools like photoshop and modern compositing tools. Then, yes, he uses AI to create a visual experience of classic art with the allure of modern cinematic.

Painting is storytelling. The shadows are not decorative — they are the spaces where evil often lurks and it's part of the vision. The light doesn't merely illuminate, it forces itself into the shadows. Each suit follows a theological arc, and each card within that suit carries a specific direction in the larger narrative.