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All signed and numbered for your enjoyment!
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Theros Beyond Death Artist Proofs NOW AVAILABLE!
Artist proofs of my Theros Beyond Death cards, Shimmerwing Chimera, Stinging Lionfish, and Nylea's Forerunner, are NOW AVAILABLE on my store! If you are interested in the Shimmerwing Chimera (and FOIL!), Stinging Lionfish (and FOIL!), and Nylea's Forerunner (and FOIL!) artist proofs, now is the time to act! All of my artist proofs come signed and numbered, and the standard APs are limited to 50, and the Foil versions are limited to 30. As always, there is an option to just buy the artist proof or to get a unique, one of a kind sketch on the back of the card.
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
For more samples of my work or to contact me regarding my availability head over to my website: www.christopherburdett.com
Monday, April 13, 2020
AradaniCon Wrap Up
This past Friday and Saturday, I was able to take part in AradaniCon, a free online convention hosted by the good folks at Aradani Studios. There were panel, demos, cosplay, artist hangouts, gaming, and a late-night digital dance party. While I could not attend as much as I would have liked (computer failures and unexpected real-world issues), I took part in the artist hang out and Sam Flegal's panel, How to Find Your Voice as an Artist. It was Sam, Allen Panakal, and me talking about art, making art, inspiration, and more. We took questions from those watching live, and I had a blast. It is available in its entirety on YouTube.
For the time being, I think this may be the way of things, and I see more of this happening in general in the future. It was fun, easy, costs only time, and was a way to connect with people all around the country and world nearly seamlessly. A HUGE thanks to all the Bielaczycs and all of their work done to get things up and working, inviting me to take part, and making it all happen. Really good times!
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
How to Find Your Voice as an Artist
For the time being, I think this may be the way of things, and I see more of this happening in general in the future. It was fun, easy, costs only time, and was a way to connect with people all around the country and world nearly seamlessly. A HUGE thanks to all the Bielaczycs and all of their work done to get things up and working, inviting me to take part, and making it all happen. Really good times!
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
Friday, April 10, 2020
AradaniCon - A FREE Online Convention Starts TODAY!
In a few hours from when I am typing this, the FREE online convention, AradaniCon, will begin. Events run through midnight tonight (central time) and will start again tomorrow at noon and will continue till...? with the late-night digital dance party. All of the details are below! I will be taking part in an artist hangout tonight and an artist panel discussion tomorrow. Hope to see you there!
AradaniCon is a FREE online convention that started in 2020. We all know why we have to have it online, but why do it?
• Social interaction. Conventions are being canceled, and we need a way to connect with each other.
• Helping artists. Artists and makers are having a rough time during this time, and we all need to band together and help out!
• Helping fandom. Patrons of conventions and festivals are having a rough time missing out on their social interactions at these events. This is a way for us to all come together.
The main “Lobby” for the convention will be the Aradani Discord channel. We will be posting the schedule there, as well as just having a general chat. We can also subdivide if the lobby gets too crowded.
• Panels: We will have a full schedule of panels, hosted by the best in the industry. These will last from 1 to 2 hours, with extended discussions in Discord. Panels will be streaming on Youtube and/or Twitch.
• Dealer’s Hall: Our panelists will be selling their wares online, and some with discounts!
• Gaming: We hope to have a full schedule of gaming online, but at minimum, Mike will host a SagaBorn game or two that weekend!
• Costume Masquerade: We will have a panel or webpage showcasing costumes, with awards given!
• Late Night Digital Dance Party: That’s right, we can still enjoy music and dancing like no one's watching.
I hope to see you there!
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
Discord (the Convention Lobby for us)
AradaniCon is a FREE online convention that started in 2020. We all know why we have to have it online, but why do it?
• Social interaction. Conventions are being canceled, and we need a way to connect with each other.
• Helping artists. Artists and makers are having a rough time during this time, and we all need to band together and help out!
• Helping fandom. Patrons of conventions and festivals are having a rough time missing out on their social interactions at these events. This is a way for us to all come together.
Where do we start?
The main “Lobby” for the convention will be the Aradani Discord channel. We will be posting the schedule there, as well as just having a general chat. We can also subdivide if the lobby gets too crowded.
What will be at AradaniCon?
• Panels: We will have a full schedule of panels, hosted by the best in the industry. These will last from 1 to 2 hours, with extended discussions in Discord. Panels will be streaming on Youtube and/or Twitch.
• Dealer’s Hall: Our panelists will be selling their wares online, and some with discounts!
• Gaming: We hope to have a full schedule of gaming online, but at minimum, Mike will host a SagaBorn game or two that weekend!
• Costume Masquerade: We will have a panel or webpage showcasing costumes, with awards given!
• Late Night Digital Dance Party: That’s right, we can still enjoy music and dancing like no one's watching.
I hope to see you there!
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
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
AradaniCon - A FREE Online Convention THIS WEEKEND!
I am happy to share with you the details of a very cool event happening this weekend. An event that I will be a part of! This weekend, starting Friday, April, 10th the fantastic folks at Aradani Studios will be hosting a FREE online convention, AradaniCon. I will take part in two of the MANY panels and events they have planned. All of the links, details, and information you will need to take part is just below on this page. Be sure to stop by the A Drink at the Artist’s Bar panel Friday night and the How to find your voice as an artist panel on Saturday afternoon. I will be paneling with some fantastic folks, and it should be a fun time for all with plenty of opportunities to talk to the artists and ask questions.
AradaniCon is a FREE online convention that started in 2020. We all know why we have to have it online, but why do it?
• Social interaction. Conventions are being canceled, and we need a way to connect with each other.
• Helping artists. Artists and makers are having a rough time during this time, and we all need to band together and help out!
• Helping fandom. Patrons of conventions and festivals are having a rough time missing out on their social interactions at these events. This is a way for us to all come together.
The main “Lobby” for the convention will be the Aradani Discord channel. We will be posting the schedule there, as well as just having a general chat. We can also subdivide if the lobby gets too crowded.
• Panels: We will have a full schedule of panels, hosted by the best in the industry. These will last from 1 to 2 hours, with extended discussions in Discord. Panels will be streaming on Youtube and/or Twitch.
• Dealer’s Hall: Our panelists will be selling their wares online, and some with discounts!
• Gaming: We hope to have a full schedule of gaming online, but at minimum, Mike will host a SagaBorn game or two that weekend!
• Costume Masquerade: We will have a panel or webpage showcasing costumes, with awards given!
• Late Night Digital Dance Party: That’s right, we can still enjoy music and dancing like no one's watching.
I hope to see you there!
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
Discord (the Convention Lobby for us)
AradaniCon is a FREE online convention that started in 2020. We all know why we have to have it online, but why do it?
• Social interaction. Conventions are being canceled, and we need a way to connect with each other.
• Helping artists. Artists and makers are having a rough time during this time, and we all need to band together and help out!
• Helping fandom. Patrons of conventions and festivals are having a rough time missing out on their social interactions at these events. This is a way for us to all come together.
Where do we start?
The main “Lobby” for the convention will be the Aradani Discord channel. We will be posting the schedule there, as well as just having a general chat. We can also subdivide if the lobby gets too crowded.
What will be at AradaniCon?
• Panels: We will have a full schedule of panels, hosted by the best in the industry. These will last from 1 to 2 hours, with extended discussions in Discord. Panels will be streaming on Youtube and/or Twitch.
• Dealer’s Hall: Our panelists will be selling their wares online, and some with discounts!
• Gaming: We hope to have a full schedule of gaming online, but at minimum, Mike will host a SagaBorn game or two that weekend!
• Costume Masquerade: We will have a panel or webpage showcasing costumes, with awards given!
• Late Night Digital Dance Party: That’s right, we can still enjoy music and dancing like no one's watching.
I hope to see you there!
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
Monday, April 6, 2020
Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck - The Return of the Arcona Rumor Monger... AGAIN
I have for you today another instance of my Star Wars work being reused on various other Star Wars products. This time around, I have for you the Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck from 2015. This one totally slipped under my radar until last year when I ran across it. I hadn't the time to share it until now. The Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck sees the return of the Arcona Rumor Monger that I originally painted in 2013 for the Balance of the Force expansion to the Star Wars Card Game. Here is a look at the much-repeated incarnation of the art as the Convincing Demeanor.
This piece has made the rounds before having been used in the RPG and in another specialization decks. It seems to continue to be popular and may well be my most reused piece from Star Wars, if not all my client work. If for some reason you are hunting down the Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck to complete your collection of my work, here is an image of the front of the packaging so that you can get the correct one.
Lastly, here is the original illustration for the Arcona Rumor Monger. You can have a look at the entire scene of me sitting at the kitchen table with a tub of cat food speaking to the camera.
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
Convincing Demeanor
Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck
© 2015 Lucasfilm, Ltd. TM Lucasfilm, Ltd. Under license to Fantasy Flight Games
This piece has made the rounds before having been used in the RPG and in another specialization decks. It seems to continue to be popular and may well be my most reused piece from Star Wars, if not all my client work. If for some reason you are hunting down the Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck to complete your collection of my work, here is an image of the front of the packaging so that you can get the correct one.
Smuggler Gambler Specialization Deck - For all your smuggler gambler needs
Lastly, here is the original illustration for the Arcona Rumor Monger. You can have a look at the entire scene of me sitting at the kitchen table with a tub of cat food speaking to the camera.
Arcona Rumor Monger
Balance of the Force - Star Wars Card Game expansion
9.8 x 7.6 - Digital
© 2014 Lucasfilm, Ltd. TM Lucasfilm, Ltd. Under license to Fantasy Flight Games
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
Friday, April 3, 2020
Kickstarter Roundup - Ellis
Today on the blog, I wanted to point out a current Kickstarter project by my friend Steve Ellis that I think you all might be interested in. Steve is an amazing artist spanning several styles and genres, and if you have not already checked him out, you should do so NOW!
Steve Ellis has a vast and varied resume, and he is currently building his own family and world of monsters because ALL the cool kids are doing this now! Steve is working on a new lavishly illustrated poker deck and art book featuring brand new members of The Thornclaw Manor Monster Family. You may remember his previously released deck form a couple years ago featuring the family, we those decks are sold out, and he has created a brand new deck. If you missed out on the first deck, FEAR NAUGHT! The original deck is getting reprinted and available as part of this Kickstarter. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect.
And much more, including an enamel pin! Head over to the Kickstarter and check it all out. Steve is fully funded, has nine days to go, and is closing in on his first stretch goal! Now is the time to get on board and check it all out!
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
Steve Ellis has a vast and varied resume, and he is currently building his own family and world of monsters because ALL the cool kids are doing this now! Steve is working on a new lavishly illustrated poker deck and art book featuring brand new members of The Thornclaw Manor Monster Family. You may remember his previously released deck form a couple years ago featuring the family, we those decks are sold out, and he has created a brand new deck. If you missed out on the first deck, FEAR NAUGHT! The original deck is getting reprinted and available as part of this Kickstarter. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect.
The New Thornclaw Manor Monster Family Poker Deck!
What I am most excited about...
The Art Book! A hundred pages of character art, sketches and designs, and process pics!
And much more, including an enamel pin! Head over to the Kickstarter and check it all out. Steve is fully funded, has nine days to go, and is closing in on his first stretch goal! Now is the time to get on board and check it all out!
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
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Pensacon 2020 Recap - A Month Late
A month ago, I enjoyed an amazing Pensacon, one of the best yet. Then things got crazy. Now, a month later, things are still pretty crazy for a lot of reasons, but I now have time to share some thoughts and images from Pensacon 2020.
It was a tremendous show for so many reasons. Chief among them being that the Kickstarter for The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia launched during the show, and was funded in five hours. That is enough to make for an exciting weekend, but there was so much more. So many friends attend Pensacon that there is a familiar face wherever you turn, and that makes for a super fun convention. The guest list was top-notch, and there were several that I was eager to, and did, meet. I try to keep some semblance of a cool demeanor around celebrities, but in the presence of Wierd Al, I lost it. I am a strong human, but not fanboying out to Wierd Al strong. The panels that I was on were a ton of fun, and I really enjoyed the interaction with my fellow guests and those in attendance. I also had a really good show financially as well, and that does not hurt. Lastly, it was great to see so many in attendance having a lot of fun. A HUGE thanks go to Mike Ensley for continuing to have me back and for creating such an amazing and fun convention.
Here are some images from throughout the weekend.
I am already excited about Pensacon 2021 and I hope that we are all there, healthy, and ready for fun!
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
It was a tremendous show for so many reasons. Chief among them being that the Kickstarter for The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia launched during the show, and was funded in five hours. That is enough to make for an exciting weekend, but there was so much more. So many friends attend Pensacon that there is a familiar face wherever you turn, and that makes for a super fun convention. The guest list was top-notch, and there were several that I was eager to, and did, meet. I try to keep some semblance of a cool demeanor around celebrities, but in the presence of Wierd Al, I lost it. I am a strong human, but not fanboying out to Wierd Al strong. The panels that I was on were a ton of fun, and I really enjoyed the interaction with my fellow guests and those in attendance. I also had a really good show financially as well, and that does not hurt. Lastly, it was great to see so many in attendance having a lot of fun. A HUGE thanks go to Mike Ensley for continuing to have me back and for creating such an amazing and fun convention.
Here are some images from throughout the weekend.
Since we are only three hours from the convention, we head over the day before to get set up and to have some downtime leading up to the doors opening on Friday afternoon. I made sure to load the car up with everything I could since Pensacon will be the final show as I have done them. Here on out, The Grand Bazaar will take over my convention presence and will be what I am promoting.
The calm before the storm. Soon there will be a teaming throng eager to get in... oh! We can see the water this year.
The vendors have begun load in as I prepare to get set up.
And just like that, my table is ready to go. Lots of deals, sales, and bargains to be had at Pensacon 2020! Everything MUST go!
They are getting the band back together.
Now THAT is the Pensacon I am used to. It was SO busy this year. There was no way for photos to really depict how crowded it got at times.
My view from for the monster makers panel.
Oh, there were some monsters on the stage talking about monsters.
I was a blathering fool.
Now this was AWESOME. I had a lovely chat...
...and got this signed.
I also got to meet Evil and Sark all at once. David Warner was a genuinely nice man, and I got to tell him how much his performance as Evil in Time Bandits really affected me in a good way.
I am not packing up to leave, we just had an excellent weekend, and at the end, there was nothing for the wall. This was a first for me, and if there was going to be a weekend and a show for it to happen, I am so glad it was at Pensacon 2020.
As we have for the past several years, we stay an extra day and head to the beach with Mike, Laura, and Paul Bielaczyc for a breather after the con. Silliness and fun were had, and it is the perfect way to end any convention.
I am already excited about Pensacon 2021 and I hope that we are all there, healthy, and ready for fun!
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
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