Rolling for Wisdom Panel at Gen Con NEXT WEEK!

A week from today at Gen Con, I will be part of the panel, Rolling for Wisdom: Navigating AI's Impact on Tabletop Gaming! In addition to myself, the panelists will include Elizabeth Hargrave, Steve Hobbs, Justin Gary, and Brian Lewis. The short description: Industry leaders from design, publishing, and law gather for a civil, nuanced conversation about AI's impact on tabletop gaming — and how the community can shape what comes next.

Come see me on this panel next Friday at Gen Con! It is free to attend!

And the long description: What role should AI play in the games we design, publish, and love? Some see an existential threat to the artists and designers who make this industry what it is. Others see a tool that could expand creative possibility. Most fall in between, hungry for a conversation deeper than social media shouting. This panel isn't here to settle the debate. We're here to do something harder: have an honest, respectful conversation about a genuinely difficult issue, in front of a community that cares deeply about the outcome. Our goal is to set a tone. If we can show that people with different perspectives can sit at the same table, listen, and find common ground, we can lay the foundation for an industry initiative to develop humane best practices for how AI intersects with tabletop game creation. Panelists: Elizabeth Hargrave, Steve Hobbs, Justin Gary, Christopher Burdett, & Brian Lewis.

Make sure you come check out the final artist proofs for FOUR of my cards!

All this and a whole lot more will be at Art Show Booth 86!

I hope to see you in Indianapolis! 

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

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

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

Gen Con 2026 NEXT WEEK!

Next week will see the start of Gen Con 2026! The best four days in gaming will once more roll for initiative in Indianapolis, IN, this coming July 30 - August 2. I will be returning to the Art Show after missing last year due to a last-minute emergency (everyone is totally okay!).

I will have all my monsters and, of course, some surprises that I will be sharing with you throughout the week. We will be in a slightly different location than I have been previously. Typically, you will find us in the lower left quadrant near the out rows, but this year, you will find us way up in the upper right quadrant, one row in at table 86. In some ways, it should be easier for you to find us! I hope to see you in Indianapolis next week!

My Gen Con booth in 2024.

You can find the Grand Bazaar and more at Artist Alley table 86!

That is 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

The Gathering is the Magic Clip: "Christopher Burdett - Shifting Shadow"

During Gen Con 2022, I had an excellent opportunity to speak with the folks behind the upcoming documentary about Magic the Gathering, The Gathering is the Magic. It was a lot of fun and always a good time to talk about art, monsters, and more. I was eventually a part of a follow-up interview where I spoke about my work on the game in greater detail, as well as other topics. Another clip from the more recent interview has been shared, so I am now sharing it with you.

The Gathering is the Magic - A documentary about how Magic the Gathering brings people together, fosters friendship, and inspires with art and storytelling. 

In the interview, I was asked to discuss the cards I created for Magic the Gathering. It was fun to reminisce about the art and monsters I made, the fan response to them, and the behind-the-scenes stories regarding the cards. This clip is about the Shifting Shadow. Enjoy the clip, and check out what else The Gathering is the Magic has been sharing!

The story of the Shifting Shadow and doing a lot of thumbanils.

That's all for another exciting Friday 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

Infinity Con 2026 Recap

I'll be completely honest, convention session snuck up on me. I have been nearly completely focused on writing, and before I knew it, Infinity Con was here, and I wasn't ready. Both physically and mentally. I just was not ready to do a con yet. Do not get me wrong, I love Infinity Con, and I was excited to do it, just not ready to do it. But once I got to set up, everything changed. The vibe was there, and the excitement and energy were contagious, and before I knew it, I was in the right brain space to booth. Even though Pensacon was only in February, it felt like years since I set up the booth. We were in an AMAZING location this year, and I hope that we can return to the exact spot.

Friday night saw the first Infinity Con Drink & Draw fundraiser, and in my opinion, it was a raging success. Loads of people showed up, art was made, art was bought, and drinks were drunk. It was a fun, fun time, and I hope that we see its return next year. Once the doors opened Saturday morning, it did not stop until Sunday evening. I haven't seen the likes of the crowd on Saturday. Tallahassee understood the assignment and showed up, it was a delight to see. While there were many familiar faces, there were many, many new faces, which is exciting to see. I was on two great panels, with the second, a panel on world-building, being my favorite of all the panels I have done at this event.  It was from start to finish a wonderful weekend, and I got to talk a lot about the Bazaar, making monsters, and being an artist. Thank you, Tallahassee, David Heringer, for having me as a guest and hosting such a fun event, the entire IC staff, and the infamous Dr. Shanks and Mr. Maddox.

I was so in the moment that the majority of the time, I didn't take many photos, but here are the few I did take. 

The final setup of the Grand Bazaar at Infinity Con 2026.

The state of things shortly before the previous photo.

And one last photo for good measure. 

I brought some pieces that I had already completed to the Drink and Draw to help beef up the auction for the fundraiser, but I did complete this Tentacle Party that evening.

My good personal friend R2-D2 stopped by to see me on Saturday. Always good to see R2.

I did one artist proof drawing over the weekend, and it was for a gross zombie. RAWR!

Mark Maddox and I talked monsters on Saturday with Dr. Shanks as our moderator.

The crowd fluctuated a bit, but I think it was a good crowd.

We couldn't tell because the lights (there are four) were in our faces. 

The world-building panel was so much fun, and we received SO many great questions!

And a look at the crowd.

Thanks to Chris Wilder for this photo of me and the booth!

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

Infinity Con 2026 This Weekend - Drink & Draw TONIGHT!

This is Infinity Con weekend! I hope to see you out there tonight, July 10th, at the pre-party Drink & Draw fundraiser at Amicus Brewing from 7-10 PM, and ALL weekend at Infinity Con this July 11th and 12th! Tonight, grab some food from the onsite food truck, your choice of alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage, hang out with guest artists, and bid on a piece of original art! And tomorrow and Sunday, there will be tons of fun for the entire family and loads to do on a hot Tallahassee weekend.

Come see me and many others at Infinity Con this July 11th and 12th!

I hope to see you out at Amicus this Friday night!

I will be there with other amazing artists drawing on site!

All the details and more are on Facebook.

It is even easier to find me this year as I am the first booth when you walk into the show! You will find me at booth C1, which will be the first booth to your left when you arrive. It has never been easier to stock up on all your monster needs!

Walk in. Turn left. Say Hi.

 

And do not forget the panel Mark Maddox and I will be a part of tomorrow at 3!

That's all for an 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

Infinity Con 2026 Drink & Draw this Friday Night!

While the main event of Infinity Con is this Saturday and Sunday, for the first time, there will be a pre-party Drink & Draw fundraiser taking place this Friday night! Be sure to come out to Amicus Brewing Friday, July 10th, from 7-10 PM to grab some food from the onsight foodtruck, your choice of alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage, hang out with guest artists, and bid on a piece of original art!

I hope to see you out at Amicus this Friday night!

I will be there with other amazing artists drawing on site!

All the details and more are on Facebook. 

And after the Drink & Draw, get lots of rest and then come out to Infinity Con this Saturday and Sunday to explore all that the event has in store. There will be plenty for the entire family, and I hope to see you there!

Come see me and many others at Infinity Con this July 11th and 12th!

The floor plan for Infinity Con is now available, and it will be even easier to find me this year as I am the first booth when you walk into the show! You will find me at booth C1, which will be the first booth to your left when you arrive. It has never been easier to stock up on all your monster needs!

Walk in. Turn left. Say Hi.

 

I am aware of one panel I will be a part of currently, and I am likely to be included in at least one of the draw-offs, I am sure. But for now, mark your calendar to come see Mark Maddox and me talk about making monsters for print, games, TV, and movies!

 

On the main stage from 3-3:45, Mark Maddox and I will talk monsters!

That's all for an 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