I enjoy the style of artists like Justin Sweet, Nils Hamm, and Seb McKinnon. I wouldn't want to see a whole mtg set by them, but I enjoy the variety they provide with their style.
With Theros spoilers in full swing (and I'm loving the art so far) it's time to visit another classic mtg artist. Douglas Shuler.
His art appeared in early sets including Alpha. He even did a couple of pieces for Kamigawa block, which I could not have told you without clicking the link. Speaking of which...
I love the original Serra Angel art, and it is so iconic at this point, isn't it? Why they don't just pony up the cash to get the rights to it again and then use it is beyond me!
I always thought his Force of Nature looked like the predator. This was not a bad thing for 16 year old me.
Thou shalt not have others of the same Legendary before me Thou shalt not frame images with the modern card face Thou shalt not change rules in vain Remember the Reserved List to keep it holy Honor thy Slivers and the symmetry of their abilities Thou shalt not kill mana burn Thou shalt not sacrifice depth for accessibility Thou shalt not steal combat damage from the stack Thou shalt tell a story through thy cards All must be one
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
To be honest, I'm not really a fan of his art, and I haven't played Magic since those days to be nostalgic about any of his pieces, but amongst his artworks, Chandler stands out for me - I like how realistic he portrays the character.
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
Thou shalt not have others of the same Legendary before me Thou shalt not frame images with the modern card face Thou shalt not change rules in vain Remember the Reserved List to keep it holy Honor thy Slivers and the symmetry of their abilities Thou shalt not kill mana burn Thou shalt not sacrifice depth for accessibility Thou shalt not steal combat damage from the stack Thou shalt tell a story through thy cards All must be one
My vote goes to Bane of the Living.
Honorable mentions go to
Eternal Dragon
Dragonsoul Knight
Arcanis the Omnipotent
I don't always post about Rafiq of the Many, but when I do, I cardlink to the original artwork, and not the supplementary product version.
"I trust myself to do my duty, even unto death. It's what comes after that I'm afraid of."
"Just fight without fear. Your soul is protected by the hand of Avacyn and will never submit to evil."
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HM to 284th Plains from Time Spiral - love TS plains in general
I enjoy the style of artists like Justin Sweet, Nils Hamm, and Seb McKinnon. I wouldn't want to see a whole mtg set by them, but I enjoy the variety they provide with their style.
Ethereal is the word I would use.
His art appeared in early sets including Alpha. He even did a couple of pieces for Kamigawa block, which I could not have told you without clicking the link. Speaking of which...
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HM to Force of Nature and Hypnotic Specter.
HMs:
Force of Nature
Joven
Orcish Conscripts
Portal Plains 216
Reparations
River Merfolk
Serra Angel
Talas Explorer
I don't always post about Rafiq of the Many, but when I do, I cardlink to the original artwork, and not the supplementary product version.
"I trust myself to do my duty, even unto death. It's what comes after that I'm afraid of."
"Just fight without fear. Your soul is protected by the hand of Avacyn and will never submit to evil."
I always thought his Force of Nature looked like the predator. This was not a bad thing for 16 year old me.
How To Keep Your FOIL Cards From Curling: http://youtu.be/QTmubrS8VnI
The Best Deck Boxes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEwgLph_Pjk
The Best Binders: http://youtu.be/H5IauASYWjk
Nods to Prodigal Sorcerer for fantastic mutton-chops, Mending Hands has always been a favourite of mine, Old Spice Guy, Bruce Campbell . . . and Whippoorwill for being the chubbiest non-flying bird ever. (Changelings don't count!)
HMs:
B.F.M.
Clockwork Gnomes
Force of Nature
Greater Good
Homarid Warrior
Null Chamber
Serra Angel
Shadowbane
Tranquility
Yavimaya Hollow
Thou shalt not frame images with the modern card face
Thou shalt not change rules in vain
Remember the Reserved List to keep it holy
Honor thy Slivers and the symmetry of their abilities
Thou shalt not kill mana burn
Thou shalt not sacrifice depth for accessibility
Thou shalt not steal combat damage from the stack
Thou shalt tell a story through thy cards
All must be one
His lands in Portal were so great too and I remember collecting these when the big mana symbol on lands made a debut.
HM to
Serra Angel
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
Edit: HM to Mirage Island #300. The thing has just blown my mind.
HM
Shelkin Brownie
Serra Angel
Freyalise Supplicant
I'd like to see Anson Maddocks voted on.
I'll edit my vote for the overall tally so as not to have three posts by myself in a row. The winner, based on HMs is that striking Mirage Island
With Theros spoilers still going on, another old-time artist sounds like a good idea. Anson Maddocks it is!
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I vote for Elvish Archers, with an HM to Dancing Scimitar
Gaze of Pain look at those slashed eyes and irises staring through them.
HM: Stromgald Cabal, Lurker, Maze of Ith (writhing in intestines), Serendib Djinn
Jeff A. Menges next?
HM to
Disintegrate
Wall of Bone
Pit Trap
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
HM to:
Vampiric Spirit
HMs:
Carapace
Dragon Engine
Hurloon Minotaur
Living Armor
Living Wall
Lord of Tresserhorn
Sengir Vampire
Spinal Villain
Transmute Artifact
Urza's Mine
Thou shalt not frame images with the modern card face
Thou shalt not change rules in vain
Remember the Reserved List to keep it holy
Honor thy Slivers and the symmetry of their abilities
Thou shalt not kill mana burn
Thou shalt not sacrifice depth for accessibility
Thou shalt not steal combat damage from the stack
Thou shalt tell a story through thy cards
All must be one
HM to Fallen Ideal
Soldevi Golem, mostly because the golem and I go way back.
HM
Gaze of Pain
Infernal Medusa
Pit Trap
Derelor
...and several more...