The DOODLES, DESIGNS, and aRT of CHRISTOPHER BURDETT: Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger

Monday, February 16, 2026

Infected By Art Volume 14 Selected Works

I am happy to announce that I have been selected for inclusion in Infected By Art Volume 14. I love IBA, and it is a true joy to be included in a publication that features so much amazing real art. You can see a complete list of the art included in IBA 14 on their website. This year, the Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia was again selected, and I could not be happier!

Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper

Original - Contact me if interested
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

The Warren

The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle

11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper

Original - SOLD
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

I submitted works created for the Grand Bazaar this time around. If you are curious, here is everything I submitted for consideration in IBA 14.

Congrats to everyone who made it in, and a huge thanks to the jury and Bill Cox for all his work in making IBA a reality. I can't wait to see the completed book firsthand!

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

Monday, September 29, 2025

Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger - 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 and is the first of two key locations in the Grand Bazaar featured in the story, the Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger. At the end of a small alley in an unremarkable corner of the Grand Bazaar you will find a tavern with a long history, many owners, and excellent offerings. The Poisoned Dagger, as it came to be known, is one of two locations in the Grand Bazaar that appear in the original Completed Circle tale. Take a rest, have a drink, but watch your coins.

Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger
The Grand Bazaar of Ethra Dalia - The Completed Circle
11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper

Original - Contact me if interested
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger - Drawing

11 x 14 - Pencil on paper
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for the Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger to show where it began.

Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger - Sketch

Digital

Encounter at the Poisoned Dagger - Tonal study

Digital

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. I used to speak of my tried and true method of working on these pieces. I had one way and that was the only way. These days the pieces tell me how they want to manifest. Right to left? Sure, why not!? Gone are the days of working back to front, top to bottom.