Freebie Challenge September 2026 - The Tarot Challenge - Main Thread
Tarot cards are an ancient deck of cards that can be used for divination. They are beautifully illustrated and have intriguing titles full of meaning. The Magician, Death, The Lovers, The Hanged Man, and The Fool are only some of the most iconic Tarot cards.
The most well known Tarot deck is the Rider-Waite deck, first published in 1909 and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith. Click here to see all the cards of this Tarot deck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider–Waite_Tarot
But beyond the Rider-Waite deck there are so many more Tarot decks, both ancient and brand new. There's no reason why we in the DAZ community can't render up our own Tarot deck!
For the September 2026 Freebie Challenge, pick a Tarot card that you feel drawn to, then render your own interpretation of that card. Your version can hew close to the original, or it can be a completely different interpretation of the same theme.
I think it would be neat if the format of your render is vertical, like a real Tarot card! But I won't be a stickler about it.
I foresee great riches (bestowed, as always, by Kindred Arts) for those who render the most beautiful entries! I can't wait to see what everybody comes up with!
Some useful links for the Contest
The KindredArts Free Resource Repo Here are the KindredsArt freebies and a rich list of sites that host freebies
Free 3D Models Link to DAZ's bi-weekly freebies
Limited Time Freebies Discussion Thread A thread under the Commons section of the forum, where DAZ's biweekly freebies are announced and, recently, even listed. It's useful for remembering which freebies were added and when.
The rules of the contest are:
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Your entry must be a new render, especially made for this challenge.
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Your entry must follow the DAZ TOS.
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You may enter a maximum of 4 entries.
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A minimum of five (5) Freebies must be included in your image
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All Daz Bi-Weekly Freebies are allowed throughout the entire month in which they are free, as well as the following month (for a total of 2 months).
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You may use a maximum of 5 paid items.
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Base figures (Genesis 9, Genesis 8, etc.) as well as their basic morph packs may be used as needed. They do not count as either paid items or freebies.
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DAZ Studio, Poser, Bryce, Carrara, Hexagon, and Blender are allowed.
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DAZ AI Studio is not allowed. The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, etc.) is not allowed in any form.
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Postwork is allowed. You must also include the raw render (before postwork) of your entry.
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For a more detailed version of the rules see the PDF attached to this post; or ask your question in this thread, we're always happy to clarify!
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Let's have fun and be creative with all the amazing resources that are available for free!
This contest ends on September 30st 2026.
Post your images and freebie links in this thread for link verification.
Once the links are verified, you can post your image and links in Entries Thread for judging.
First Place: $15 store credit from KindredArts
Second Place: $10 store credit from KindredArts
Third Place: $5 store credit from KindredArts
Past Freebie Contests:
January 2022 - Around and around and around...
February 2022 - Mysteries of the heart
March 2022- Luck Of The Draw
April 2022 - New Beginnings
May 2022 - Cozy Corner
June/July 2022 - The Secret Life Of...
August 2022- Sniff, sniff... what's that smell?
September 2022-Cars Cars and More Cars
October 2022 - Horror Movies
November 2022 - Thieves, Robbers, and Fraudsters all around!
December 2022 - The Night is Darkest...
January 2023 Speed Demons and Slowpokes
February 2023- I See Red
March / April 2023 Magical
May 2023 - Sweet Music
June/July 2023 Holes, Gaps, Caves, Tunnels
August 2023 Fabulous Pink
September 2023 Gardening
October 2023 Hallowed Night
November 2023 Wobble, jiggle, sway, and shake
December 2023 / January 2024 Driving Home For...
February 2024 The Glow Up
March 2024 Power Source
April/Mai 2024 Soft as Plush, Smooth as Silk
June 2024 An Octopus' Garden
July/August 2024 Take A Break
September 2024 Fake Smiles and Real Joy
October 2024 "Monster Mash '24!"
November 2024 - Dreams
December 2024 - A Curious Christmas
January 2025 - Thank you, Saphirewild!
February 2025 - My Hallowed Valentine
March 2025 - Pride, Prejudice and other Shenanigans
April 2025 - The Little Ball of Calm
May 2025 - To Be Beautiful
June 2025 - Summer and Piracy
July 2025 - Design a Book Cover
August 2025 - Pure Cinema
September 2025 - Holiday Memories
October 2025 - Monster Mash!
November 2025 - The Winter Witch
December 2025 - Christmas!
January 2026 - When One Door Closes, Another Opens
February 2026 - Stronger Than You Think
March 2026 - The big blue
April 2026 - Free for All
May 2026 - Lies and Truth
June 2026 - Invasion
July 2026 - Summer Holidays
August 2026 - Plastique Fantastique
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Comments
Well now, something I can identify with. Look forward to the new banner for signatures as well.
The Fool
Free
VFox Chloe for Genesis 8 Female (October Gift): https://www.renderhub.com/vfoxgames/vfox-chloe-for-genesis-8-female
Side Swept ROse Hair (G3F , G8F) Part 1&2: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-1/79533
https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/side-swept-rose-hair-g3f-g8f-part-2/79534
Claire Redfield for G8F (outfit): https://www.patreon.com/posts/claire-redfield-39265268
Ellie for G8F and G8.1F (backpack): https://www.patreon.com/posts/52523896
Jungle Bridge for DAZ: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98307/jungle-bridge-for-daz
Paid
Chihuahua for Daz Dog 8: Brutus: https://www.daz3d.com/chihuahua-for-daz-dog-8-brutus
Postwork in GIMP
I modelled up some weird & wacky tarot symbols in Carrara today if anyone finds a use for them.
more....Wacky Modelling ~ In Carrara ~ - Page 70 - Daz 3D Forums
the nine files are in car format for Carrara but if anyone would like obj files let me know.
I can convert them to obj ( untextured )
very cool, thank you so much!
Daz Dog 8 probably also needs to be listed amongst the paid items, right?
In any case:
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
The Star
In faerie lore The Star invites you to look past everyday illusions, quiet your doubts, and tap into the eternal sparkling starlight of your own soul.
The Star arrives as a soothing, quiet breath of fresh air. It promises that the worst is behind you and that a peaceful dawn is arriving.
Renderhub Free Items
Dress https://www.renderhub.com/wildthing/wt-holiday-dress-for-g9f
Belle https://www.renderhub.com/vfoxgames/vfox-belle-for-genesis-9
Renderosity Free Items
WaterSplash https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98515/liquid-vol-2
Chalice https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90981/ponce-de-leons-chalices
Hair https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79641/side-swept-rose-hair-g3fg8f-update
Makeup https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/91641/dark-makeup-2
Daz3d Paid
Wings https://www.daz3d.com/pixiedust-outfit-wings-for-genesis-8-females
Sanctuary https://www.daz3d.com/contemplation-pool
Shader https://www.daz3d.com/mosaic-tiles--iray-shaders
Fonts https://www.daz3d.com/3d-letters-wizard
No count
Star Cannot find anymore was by CG Boss, Zai by Design https://posercontent.com/christmas-props-and-poses-for-genesis-8-male-female
Rendered in Daz Studio 6
No AI
Brought into Photoshop for border and brightening
It's listed as a required product, but I don't own Daz Dog 8, so it's not really necessary
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
The Daz Lover
The card that ought to come up for me if someone were to read my cards...
No count:
G8F
Blossom Crush - Lite by LchBch, (the sheet) freebie not available anymore (modified by me adding the writing on the texture).
Paid:
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/170912/smart-devices-essentials-i
Free:
https://polyhaven.com/a/kiara_3_morning (light)
https://www.renderhub.com/cozyhell/sorceresss-bedroom
https://www.renderhub.com/elvaaj/eaj-sunny-for-genesis-8-female
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96680/starry-night-sky-backgrounds
https://www.deviantart.com/hemi-426/art/25-Beach-Photoshooting-Poses-774842043
https://www.renderhub.com/checkertoo/free-ana-hair-for-g8f
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88242/holo-torc-and-visor-for-daz-studio-iray-g8f-g8m
https://www.deviantart.com/amyaimei/art/Low-Cut-Ankle-Socks-for-Genesis-8-Female-884581787
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88849/colorful-socks
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98913/pajamas-for-g8f
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!
Carrara Freebies
The Ankh Staff
more....Wacky Modelling ~ In Carrara ~ - Page 6 - Daz 3D Forums
6 of 9 Tarot Symbols
more....Wacky Modelling ~ In Carrara ~ - Page 70 - Daz 3D Forums
Tarot Card PNG Background
more....Wacky Modelling ~ In Carrara ~ - Page 71 - Daz 3D Forums
PAID
Carrara 8.5 Pro
Ron's Light Fusion Brushes
Models Created in Carrara Available Free upon request
Catweazle
edited to reinsert the working image files that the forum decided to eat up!
Hey Stezza! the team had a short discussion about your entry. The challenge asks for 5 freebies, and you listed only 3. however, the 2nd freebie contains several symbols, which you could have just as well uploaded and counted separately. We decided that it would be silly to disqualify your entry just because you decided to bundle the symbols as one freebie, instead of offering them each separately. I'm explaining all this in order to keep things transparent for all other contestants. So, with the explanation out of the way:
Entry approved, please move to entries thread!