Water Weird Miniature

I haven't had any new miniatures to share lately, but it would appear that this situation has changed. It is always wonderful to see a mini that is based on my designs or illustrations, and this one has been long awaited for a decade. I redesigned the Water Weird while working on the design push for D&D 5E. It was a fun one, and I hoped that it would eventually become a mini. It took ten years, but here we are. The monster has evolved a little bit from when I worked on it, but it is still recognizable to me. Here is my final design for the Water Weird.

Water Weird - Redesign

Digital over pencil on paper

Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual

© 2014 Wizards of the Coast

The store only had one copy of this monster so it is staying in the package and going with the rest of my miniature monsters. Here are some photos of the mini in the packaging. It turned out great, and it is wonderful to see another monster in its tiny plastic form.

Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures - Water Weird

I will have more minis in the coming weeks. Next week is a bit of a mess, and I am not sure which days will get a post. I know Wednesday for sure will happen, Monday is not happening, and Friday is up in the air currently. But all will be made clear next week. SO, in the weeks after next week, be sure to look for more miniature posts here on the blog.

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

Signature Upgrades Now Available!

I feel like I should have addressed this long before now, but better late than never. I am now offering signature upgrades when you purchase any of Magic the Gathering artist proofs. As is, they will come with a black signature on the front of the card. But now you can upgrade to metallic gold, one of a selection of colors, metallic gold with shadow, and color with shadow. The signature upgrade is a separate item you will have to add on its own and is not part of each artist proof on my store. All I ask is that you make sure to add the number of signatures you need for the cards you are purchasing and let me know which signature goes on which card.

Now offering metallic gold, colored, metallic gold shadow, and colored shadowed!

And yes, my signature is a bit random and looks slightly different each time.

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

Rods of Murder - The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia

I am thrilled to share another new piece from The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia! This illustration is for Book Two: The Completed Circle. This is one of the numerous pieces of spot art throughout the book. This supporting image is for the Dashing Vagabond section of the book. Depicted here are two styles of wands of killing or rods of murder. Using a unique combination of materials, one can launch various objects with great force at an opponent or target. The Dashing Vagabond is quite fond of using them... or is he? Because the mathematics behind the reactive agents was not discovered until many hundreds of years after the story of The Completed Circle takes place. I present the Rods of Murder.

Rods of Murder
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
12 x 9 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper
Contact me regarding availability
© 2024 Christopher Burdett

Rods of Murder - Drawing 

12 x 9 - Pencil on paper
© 2024 Christopher Burdett

 

This is one of the many pieces I completed so far this year. It has been a blur of pencil and paint. Nice to finally be sharing them. Here is a look at the sketch for the Rods of Murder to show where it began.

Rods of Murder - Sketch 

 Digital 

 © 2024 Christopher Burdett 

As a bonus, I have some images of the rendering process of this piece so that you can get a better idea of it taking shape. Additional fun fact: While this is the same paper I have used for my work on the Grand Bazaar, this sheet and several others recently used was from a larger piece of Rives BFK that I have had since college, so over twenty years old. I am not sure if it is the age of the paper or if the paper is made differently now, but water does not go down on this paper the same way as all the others of the same type I use. So there was a lot more drying time and a lot of impatient waiting to see if the washes went down correctly and if the pencil was blending the way I desired. In the end, there was no deviation from the image I was able to achieve, just some uncertain moments of waiting for things to dry.

Rods of Murder - Process

© 2024 Christopher Burdett

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

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 was a fun one for a collector and I am extremely happy with how it turned out. I present a selection of art on the back of Magic the Gathering cards.

Mando and son out on a family adventure.

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

MtG Artist Proofs from Weevilcon and Magic in Miniature NOW AVAILABLE!

I am pleased to share that all remaining Magic the Gathering Artist Proofs from Weevilcon and last year's Magic in Miniature gallery show are now available! These six proofs range from black and white, color, to fully painted art on their backs, and are ready to travel to their forever homes. If one of these is not to your liking, all of my other proofs are available, and you can have art of your choice added to their backs. All the details and more are on my store!

These six MtG artist proofs with art are now available!

Here is a closer look and direct links to all currently available cards. Please be aware that the two cards from the gallery show have standard black signatures on their fronts, while the four cards from Weevilcon have metallic gold signatures with black shadows. The Ancient Carp has a metallic gold signature and numbering on its back, and the Bride Taker has a metallic gold tooth.

SOLD

Bribe Taker

SOLD

SOLD

 

Beholder #3 on a Shifting Shadow

SOLD

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

Find Me Now on Cara!

You may have heard the buzz around Cara recently as a safe space for artists to share their work free from AI and those stealing our work. So far, I am loving it and hope to see more artists and fans of the arts. I have been over there getting a feel for the space and have shared some art, but there is much more to share. It is nice to have a portfolio space again that is not my website. It allows for a different kind of experience. If you are an artist or someone who loves art, then I HIGHLY recommend you head over there, and set up an account, and start enjoying looking at art again.

Come see my art and hang out on Cara!

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

Weevilcon Recap

I am back from a fun time at Weevilcon over this past weekend. We had a great time, met lots of fun people, and got to share the Grand Bazaar with so many new people. I was one of three guests, which included Ray Hurd and Megan Hollingshead, both of which are voice actors. The three of us had an extremely fun panel together as we answered questions and shared stories from our careers. This is the second mixed discipline panel I have done this year, and they are a lot of fun. It is interesting how we have more in common than differences when it comes to our careers. We might do different work, but our stories share many similarities. This was Weevilcon's second year, and for a second year, and the size of the overall event, I was really impressed. There were things to do for the entire family, food trucks, outside and inside events, gaming tournaments, vendors, guests, and a cosplay contest. A massive thanks to our hosts, the Weevil Cards and Collectables team, the vendors, everyone who stopped by the booth, and those who have now journeyed to the Grand Bazaar! Here are some images from the weekend.

Two images of the booth at Weevilcon. Always nice to have plenty of room!

A look around the hall at the various vendors. One of the great things about smaller events is that they are often the first convention for vendors and attendees, and it is a much more manageable undertaking than jumping into the deep end at a large convention. There were several vendors we spoke with that this was their first event, and it was wonderful seeing them have a good time and learn about what works and doesn't at events.

On the stage behind us was a fun photo backdrop... RAWR!

A Magic the Gathering Egg token that I added a dinosaur to.

The massive and beautiful deluxe Lego Millennium Falcon. So cool to see it in person.

Fool Me Once from Imperial Assault went to its forever home.

I got to hand out packs at the Modern Horizon 3 prerelease event. I don't have any cards in the set, but it was fun to be a part of the event - Thanks, Austin!

At the panel with Ray and Megan!

An AWESOME trophy that was handed out to those who played Warhammer for the first time at the demo sessions. This one was gifted to me - again, thank you, Austin!

And another epic Lego set was on display.

One last shot of Ray, Megan, and I at the end of the convention.

Again, a MASSIVE thanks to our hosts and everyone who made Weevilcon such a fun time!!!

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

Woofettes Bells - The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia

I am thrilled to share another new piece from The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia! This illustration is for Book Two: The Completed Circle. This is one of the numerous pieces of spot art throughout the book. This supporting image is for the Enraged Woofettes section of the book. Depicted here is a selection of bells made and worn by Woofettes. As mentioned in the first book, the Woofettes have a great number of superstitions, and they employ a variety of bells and shakers to keep the powerful forces of evil at bay. For a species as large and aggressive, they live in constant fear of that which their physical might can not stop. I present the Woofettes Bells.

Woofettes Bells
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
9 x 12 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper
Contact me regarding availability
© 2024 Christopher Burdett

 

Woofettes Bells - Drawing 

9 x 12 - Pencil on paper
© 2024 Christopher Burdett

 

This is one of the many pieces I completed so far this year. It has been a blur of pencil and paint. Nice to finally be sharing them. Here is a look at the sketch for the Woofettes Bells to show where it began.

 

Woofettes Bells - Sketch 

 Digital 

 © 2024 Christopher Burdett

As a bonus, I have some images of the rendering process of this piece so that you can get a better idea of it taking shape. Additional fun fact: While this is the same paper I have used for my work on the Grand Bazaar, this sheet and several others recently used was from a larger piece of Rives BFK that I have had since college, so over twenty years old. I am not sure if it is the age of the paper or if the paper is made differently now, but water does not go down on this paper the same way as all the others of the same type I use. So there was a lot more drying time and a lot of impatient waiting to see if the washes went down correctly and if the pencil was blending the way I desired. In the end, there was no deviation from the image I was able to achieve, just some uncertain moments of waiting for things to dry.

 

Woofettes Bells - Process 

© 2024 Christopher Burdett

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

Color MtG Artist Proofs for Weevilcon!

As mentioned last week, I will be at Weevilcon this weekend. As part of my planned surprises, I will have a selection of Magic the Gathering artist proofs with color art on their backs. As I can not do full-color art at a con or event, this is a way for those attending to have a chance at them. If I have any of these remaining after the event, it is likely they will be available on my store, or they might wait in the wings for Infinity Con or Gen Con, but we shall see. For now, here are the seven new proofs I will have with me at Weevilcon.

I will have these seven artist proofs with color art on their backs with me at Weevilcon this weekend.

In addition, I will also have with me two proofs from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering in Miniature Show.

Here is a closer look at the seven new artists proofs I will have with me at Weevilcon!

Ancient Carp with gold signature and numbering

Bride Taker with a gold tooth

Coveted Peacock

Since I will be a Weevilcon and the Fretwork Colony is based on a weevil...

...it only seems natural to bring two, one regular and one foil.

Gudul Lurker

And finally, my favorite of the lot, and maybe my favorite of this card, the Shifting Shadow

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. As there is much going on, I will be missing Friday's post but will return 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