James R. Eads (b. 1989, Los Angeles) is an artist whose work moves fluidly between fine art, music culture, immersive technology, and divination.
After studying printmaking, painting, and graphic design in New York, James returned to Los Angeles and began creating gig posters for artists such as Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, and Jerry Garcia, along with major festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. His distinctive, dreamlike style quickly gained recognition.
In 2013, he created his first tarot deck — a turning point that led to the founding of Prisma Visions and the creation of nearly a dozen visionary tarot and oracle decks beloved by collectors worldwide.
Across mediums, his work carries a post-impressionistic, otherworldly quality — often feeling like maps to unseen dimensions. The Oracle of Many Paths, developed over more than three years, reflects his fascination with nonlinear storytelling, open-world exploration, and the infinite branching of possibility.
Today, James runs an art studio in downtown Los Angeles, home to Prisma Visions and a hub for ongoing creative exploration.
At TarotArts, we are honored to feature and support artists like James who continue to expand the visual and imaginative language of tarot and oracle.