FINAL Artist Proofs for FOUR Cards at Gen Con!

Four of my Magic the Gathering artist proofs have three or fewer remaining. I have added color art to their backs, and these eleven cards will be available at Gen Con 2026 at Art Show table 86! If you have been wanting a copy of the Ancient Carp, Shifting Shadow (first print), Breaching Hippocamp, or FOIL Coverted Peacock, this will be your last chance to get one. Below are images of the art!

Be sure to grab one of these remaining Magic the Gathering Artist Proofs before they are gone forever!

TWO Ancient Carp proofs remain!

Ancient Carp and Ancient Magikarp!

THREE Shifting Shadow proofs remain!

Shifting Shadow, Rejected Thumbnail Shifting Shadow, and Charmander! 

THREE Breaching Hippocamp proofs remain!

Breaching Hippocamp, Breaching Twight Sparkle, and Gyarados! 

THREE Coveted Peacock FOIL proofs remain!

Coveted Peacock, Articuno, and Ho-Oh! 

 

Make sure you come find me at Art Show booth 86!

That is all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Recent Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have a recent Magic the Gathering artist proof that I added art to its back. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. This one is from May, and it had a long journey to the UK. If you are in the UK or EU and would like an artist proof, please reach out to me, and I will be more than happy to work out the shipping for you.

The ever-popular Stinging Lionfish!

That's all for another exciting Monday on the blog. See you back here on Wednesday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Penscon MtG Artist Proofs Now Available!

Things were crazy leading up to Pensacon last week. Days before the convention, I sold some of the Magic the Gathering artist proofs that had color art on their backs that I was planning to take to the convention. Now, with a lot less inventory to show, I had to squeeze in some time to make some replacements. As I have been asked to draw a lot of Pokémon lately, I thought it would be fun to create some more Pokémon-themed artist proofs. While some cards did sell at the show, I have the remaining cards now available on my store!

Bulbasaur on the back of an Egg Token

Available 

Marker, ink, acrylic 

Psyduck on the back of an Egg Token

Available 

Marker, ink, acrylic 

Chansey and Happiny on the back of an Egg Token

Available 

Marker, ink, acrylic 

Festering Mummy on the back of a Festering Mummy

SOLD 

Marker, ink, acrylic 

That is all for another exciting week on the blog. See you back here next week! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Recent Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have two recent Magic the Gathering artist proofs that I added art to their backs. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. These are from January and feature one of my favorite topics, if not THE favorite topic, of my artist proofs, and that being Pokémon! Several of my cards can have Pokémon swapped out and still continue the vibe of the card art. Feel free to reach out for all your Pokémon needs!

A Quagsire and Wopper!

A grumpy Qwilfish!

 That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Recent Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have a recent Magic the Gathering artist proof that I added art to its back. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. This one is from January and is one of the very few Ancient Carp proofs. This has always been a popular card for me, maybe the most popular of my cards.

The ever-popular Ancient Carp!

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show, Now LIVE!

The Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show, taking place at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA, IS NOW LIVE! The show runs from January 31, 2026, to February 15, 2026, and is a collection of Magic the Gathering artist proofs adorned with drawings and paintings on their back will be on display. There is a show page for the gallery that has all the information, previews, details, and artist list. Each artist was limited to three proofs this year, and there are over 300 proofs celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Magic the Gathering. This time around, I had some fun, let the marks guide me, tried some new techniques, and came away with some pieces I greatly enjoyed making. Of the 333 cards, I am told that 214 of them have already sold! Mine are still currently available! Here are the cards I will have in the show! 

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III

Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA.

January 31, 2026 - February 15, 2026

What Sort of Bargain

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

Obstruction

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

 

But not the Deputy

 Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

That's all for another exciting Monday on the blog. See you back here on Wednesday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

"Recent" Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have a recent Magic the Gathering artist proof that I added art to its back. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. This one is from November, but as it was traveling to Canada, in this day and age, it would likely take its time to get there. And it finally arrived at its forever home a week ago in a new month and a new year.

Shifting shadows with a focus on the dragon elements - RAWR!

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...   

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be part of the Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show, taking place at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA. From January 31, 2026, to February 15, 2026, a collection of Magic the Gathering artist proofs adorned with drawings and paintings on their back will be on display. After that, for the following year, the cards will be available online through the gallery. There is a show page for the gallery that has all the information, previews, details, and artist list. Each artist was limited to three proofs this year, and there are over 300 proofs celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Magic the Gathering. This time around, I had some fun, let the marks guide me, tried some new techniques, and came away with some pieces I greatly enjoyed making. Here are the cards I will have in the show!

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III

Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA.

January 31, 2026 - February 15, 2026

 

What Sort of Bargain

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

Obstruction

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

But not the Deputy

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Recent Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have a recent Magic the Gathering artist proof that I added art to its back. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. This one was a commission from IX last month. While the Raphael was interesting, they wanted their namesake turtle. I present my art on the back of a Magic the Gathering card.

A Michelangelo for a Mike!

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...   

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Artist Proof Trade with Allen Panakal

Leading up to IX 2025 last month, my friend, Allen Panakal, whom I have mentioned many times here on the blog, reached out regarding an artist proof trade. I, of course, took him up on the trade. You do not have to ask me twice about trading art with my friends. The theme was Star Wars, so I decided to recreate my favorite piece of work done for the FFG Star Wars games, the Yoda from the card game. I didn't know what Allen had in the works for me, so I was over the moon when he presented me with a Boba Fett based on the print he had available at SDCC and Gen Con this year. I missed out on the print by missing Gen Con, but I ended up with something MUCH better. I have Allen's proof framed on a shelf just to my right of my drawing table, so I can always see it. Here is a look at the proofs.

My contribution to the trade - Yoda.

Allen's contribution to the trade - an AWESOME Boba Fett

I couldn't be happier and am still thrilled that Allen reached out to me for the trade. I am not sure why I haven't done more things like this.

That's all for another exciting week on the blog. See you back here on the blog next week! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Recent Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have a recent Magic the Gathering artist proof that I added art to its back. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. This one went off to Italy, so I have been waiting for it to arrive at its destination before sharing it. I wonder if this is the last card I will send internationally for the foreseeable future, or if ever again. I present my art on the back of a Magic the Gathering card.

I was asked to put the Pokémon Haunter, so I, of course, threw Gengar in there too. RAWR!

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...  

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Just Games Rochester's Commander Sealed 2025 Auction Ends This WEEKEND!

THE AUCTIONS END THIS WEEKEND! 

I am happy to once again be a part of Just Games Rochester's Commander Sealed 2025 auction! The auction is once again supporting Trans Lifeline and The Trevor Project, and I have several items in this year's auction. You can view all of my available items in the auction on their site. My items include four books which contain an original drawing, and one aritst proof with art on its back. The auction runs through the Commander event the weekend of September 5-7th. There are many other items available from other artists, so there should be something for everyone. Be sure to head over and take part in an amazing cause and get yourself, or someone else, a special item!

Up for action are two Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia coloring books and two stat guides. All four books are signed and have an original drawing in them. Also available is a Salavating Gremlins artist proof with an original dragon art on its back.

A better image of the art on the back of the artist proof.

Each of the stat guides features a dragon friend.

Each of the stat guides features a dragon friend.

The coloring books feature a dragon and a goblin.

The coloring books feature a dragon and a goblin.

The auction concludes this weekend, so be sure to head on over and check out all of the available items and get yourself something special while helping a good cause!

That's all for another exciting week on the blog. See you back here next week! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Gen Con Magic the Gathering Artist Proofs Now Available!

Did you miss out on Gen Con?! Cause you know I sure did (due to situations beyond my control that all worked out in the end, and it was all just bad timing)!! Did you miss buying one of my Magic the Gathering Artist Proofs exclusively made for Gen Con?! Cause you know I sure did (miss selling you one)!!

Well, the wait is over! You can now head to my store, where you can find four of the five new artist proofs! Each piece is marker, pencil, ink, and acrylic on the back of a Magic the Gathering Artist Proof. Available are a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Mudkip, Galactus, and a dragon. Get one before one gets you!

Magic the Gathering Artist Proofs are now available on my store! 

© 2025 Christopher Burdett 

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog! See you back here on Friday! Until then...  

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com

Just Games Rochester's Commander Sealed 2025 Auction NOW LIVE!

Last year, I was part of Just Games Rochester's Commander Sealed 2024 auction, which raised money for Trans Lifeline and The Trevor Project. I am happy to once again be a part of this year's event, the Just Games Rochester's Commander Sealed 2025 auction! The auction is once again supporting Trans Lifeline and The Trevor Project, and I have several items in this year's auction. You can view all of my available items in the auction on their site. My items include four books which contain an original drawing, and one aritst proof with art on its back. The auction runs through the Commander event the weekend of September 5-7th. There are many other items available from other artists, so there should be something for everyone. I hope you can take the time to support this event!

Up for action are two Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia coloring books and two stat guides. All four books are signed and have an original drawing in them. Also available is a Salavating Gremlins artist proof with an original dragon art on its back.

A better image of the art on the back of the artist proof.

Each of the stat guides features a dragon friend.

The coloring books feature a dragon and a goblin.

Bidding has already begun, so be sure to head on over and check out all of the available items and get yourself something special while helping a good cause!

That's all for another exciting week on the blog. See you back here next week! Until then...

For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability, head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com