Welcome back to the Grand Prix Charlotte countdown blog! On Friday, I introduced you to our Guest of Honor for Grand Prix Charlotte, Rob Alexander. Rob is going to be very busy signing copies of Breeding Pool, Shivan Reef, Polluted Delta, and all of his other fantastic artwork all weekend long in The Queen City, so be sure to get in line early if you’re looking to get some of Magic’s most iconic cards signed!
As for our other amazing artists who will be attending Grand Prix Charlotte? Let’s meet them right now!
Jason Felix (@Art_JasonFelix)
Jason Felix has contributed more than five dozen illustrations for Magic since his debut in the original Zendikar block. His famous cards include All Is Dust, Archive Trap, Codex Shredder, Creeping Tar Pit, Eldrazi Obligator, Endless One, Laboratory Maniac, Ruins of Oran-Rief, Temple of Triumph, Warping Wail, and Wastes.
Jason Felix Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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10am – 7pm |
10am – 7pm |
10am – 7pm |
Eric Deschamps (@deschampsart)
Illustrator and concept artist Eric Deschamps consistently gets high-profile Magic card assignments and rises to the challenge just as consistently. Among his notable cards are Celestial Colonnade, Courser of Kruphix, Dack Fayden, Elspeth, Sun’s Champion, Nahiri, the Lithomancer, Ral Zarek, and Tamiyo, the Moon Sage.
Eric Deschamps Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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9am – 6pm |
9am – 7pm |
9am – 6pm |
Christopher Moeller
With well over 200 Magic illustrations to his credit, Christopher Moeller is one of the game’s most prolific artists. Among his most famous works are Chain Lightning (Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning), Lightning Bolt (Magic 2010), Meddling Mage (Planeshift), Mindbreak Trap, Reclamation Sage, Saffi Eriksdotter, Sower of Temptation, Umezawa’s Jitte, Vines of Vastwood, and Zealous Persecution.
Christopher Moeller Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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10am – 4pm |
9am – 4pm |
9am – 4pm |
rk post (@postrk)
rk post’s distinctive Gothic stylings have appeared on several of the most famous cards in Magic’s history, including Morphling and Lightning Angel, as well as popular Modern and Legacy cards such as Fulminator Mage and Ichorid.
rk post Appearance Times
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Friday, June 12 |
Saturday, June 13 |
Sunday, June 14 |
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10am – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
Bryon Wackwitz (@TheArtistMutt)
Bryon Wackwitz shaped the early look of Magic with illustrations in Legends, Fallen Empires, and Ice Age block. His notable cards include legendary creature Angus Mackenzie, the first printings of Brushland and Force Spike, and Infect’s key legendary land Pendelhaven.
Bryon Wackwitz Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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12noon – 8pm |
10am – 7pm |
10am – 6pm |
Richard Kane Ferguson (@RKaneFerguson)
Old-school Magic illustrator Richard Kane Ferguson shaped the early look of Magic and returned for Time Spiral and Shadowmoor blocks. His notable cards include Desertion, Everlasting Torment, Muscle Sliver, Price of Progress, Sedge Sliver, Sol’kanar the Swamp King, and Wild Swing.
Richard Kane Ferguson Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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12noon – 8pm |
10am – 7pm |
10am – 6pm |
Jason A. Engle (@J_A_E1)
Jason A. Engle’s work has appeared on a number of notable Commander cards, including Avatar of Slaughter, Curse of Chaos, and Siege Behemoth. His recent Dragons of Tarkir contributions include Dash card Kolaghan Forerunners and sweeper Seismic Rupture.
Jason A. Engle Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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10am – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
Anthony Palumbo
Pennsylvania artist Anthony Palumbo has achieved recognition in both fine art and illustration circles. His notable cards include Commander rare Infernal Offering, Soul Sisters staple Serra Ascendant, and the Magic Origins printing of Sylvan Messenger.
Anthony Palumbo Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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2pm – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
Winona Nelson (@winonanelson)
Winona Nelson drew immediate recognition for her early Magic work in Innistrad block, including Rakish Heir, Sharpened Pitchfork, and legendary angel Bruna, Light of Alabaster. Among her most notable recent cards are Chandra, Pyromaster, Prophet of Kruphix, Tragic Arrogance, and Voice of Resurgence.
Winona Nelson Appearance Times
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Friday, May 20 |
Saturday, May 21 |
Sunday, May 22 |
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2pm – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
10am – 6pm |
What Tomorrow Brings
Now that you know more about all of the artists who will be occupying Artists Alley at Grand Prix Charlotte, it’s time for me to introduce to you someone who has the uncanny ability to bring your favorite cards to life. Tomorrow, I will be introducing you to our featured cosplayer for Grand Prix Charlotte, Christine Sprankle! See ya then!
Previous Grand Prix Charlotte Blogs
- Countdown To Grand Prix Charlotte: 11 Days Out – Event Overview!
- Countdown To Grand Prix Charlotte: 10 Days Out – Registration Options And Rewards!
- Countdown To Grand Prix Charlotte: 9 Days Out – Main Event Registration!
- Countdown To Grand Prix Charlotte: 8 Days Out – Side Event Information!
- Countdown to Grand Prix Charlotte: 7 Days Out – Guest of Honor!