David Palladini is an American illustrator, best known for his Aquarian Tarot decks and illustrations of children's books, especially The Girl Who Cried Flowers and other tales by Jane Yolen (T. Y. Crowell, 1973). His style is reminiscent of the Art Nouveau illustrations of Alfons Mucha and Aubrey Beardsley.Palladini was born in Italy and emigrated to America as a child. His dual cultural background is expressed in the lush creativity of his work.