Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 4 Days Out – Artists Alley

[Editor’s Note: We previously had Mark Poole scheduled to join us. Unfortunately, a family emergency will prevent Mark from appearing. Our hearts go out to him and we hope to see him again soon.]

Welcome back to the Grand Prix Atlanta countdown blog!

On Friday, I introduced you to our Guest of Honor for Grand Prix Atlanta, Terese Nielsen.

Terese is going to be very busy signing copies of Force of Will, Eternal Witness, Rest in Peace, and all of her other fantastic artwork all weekend long in the Dirty South!

As for our other amazing artists who will be attending Grand Prix Atlanta? Let’s meet them right now!

Pete Venters

Pete Venters is one of Magic’s most popular and prolific artists with more than 250 illustrations’ worth of old-school cool. Among his most iconic cards are Crosis, the Purger; Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker; Massacre; Survival of the Fittest; Tendrils of Agony; and Zur the Enchanter!

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
11am – 7pm	11am – 7pm	11am – 6pm
Signatures: $1 each

Noah Bradley

Noah Bradley debuted in Magic 2013, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his land and spell illustrations. His notable competitive and casual cards include Anger of the Gods, the five enemy-color shockland Zendikar Expeditions (Breeding Pool, Godless Shrine, Overgrown Tomb, Sacred Foundry, and Steam Vents), Approach of the Second Sun, and Dusk // Dawn.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 5pm	8am – 5pm	8am – 5pm
Signatures: $2 each. $5 for shadow signatures.

rk post

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.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 7pm	8am – 7pm	8am – 5pm

Dan Frazier

One of the original 25 artists for Magic, Dan Frazier contributed more than three dozen illustrations to Limited Edition Alpha, the game’s first printing, and indelibly shaped the game’s early look. His work was reprinted early and often, and he describes his home as “the house that Magic built.” His notable cards include Berserk, Enlightened Tutor, Goblin Matron, Invigorate, Mox Diamond, Mox Emerald, Mox Jet, Mox Pearl, Mox Ruby, and Mox Sapphire.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 1pm 2pm – 7pm	9am – 1pm 2pm – 7pm	9am – 1pm 2pm – 5:30pm
Signatures: $2 each, $10 per Mox or $40 for the set of 5

Douglas Shuler

Douglas Shuler, a veteran illustrator with more than two decades of experience, is one of the original 25 illustrators for Magic, a contributor to Limited Edition Alpha and many later sets. His iconic cards include Candelabra of Tawnos, Contract from Below, Demonic Tutor, Hypnotic Specter, Icy Manipulator, Prodigal Sorcerer, and Serra Angel.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 1pm 2pm – 7pm	9am – 1pm 2pm – 7pm	9am – 1pm 2pm – 4:30pm
Signatures: $2 each

Mark Tedin

One of the original 25 artists of Magic, Mark Tedin occupies an unshakable place in the game’s history. His iconic cards of Limited Edition Alpha include Chaos Orb, Lord of the Pit, Sol Ring, and Timetwister. Competitive Modern and Legacy players will know his work on Emrakul, the Aeons Torn; Lava Spike; and the original Lorwyn printing of Ponder.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 2pm 3pm – 7pm	8am – 1pm 2pm – 6pm	8am – 1pm 2pm – 6pm
Signatures: $1 each. $2 for shadow signatures.

Anson Maddocks

One of the original 25 artists for Magic, Anson Maddocks has contributed more than 100 illustrations to the game, including fully 10% of the artworks for Limited Edition Alpha. His art for Hurloon Minotaur, used on early Magic packaging, introduced the game for many of its first fans. His other notable cards include Drop of Honey, Maze of Ith, Null Rod, and the iconic first versions of Llanowar Elves, and Sengir Vampire.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 1pm 2pm – 6pm	8am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm	8am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm
Signatures: $1 each. $3 for shadow signatures.

Darrell Riche

Darrell Riche is a freelance illustrator whose work has appeared in Hearthstone, Dungeons & Dragons, and of course Magic: The Gathering. Notable cards with his artwork include Battlefield Forge, Chameleon Colossus, Desperate Ritual, Devoted Druid, and Shifting Sliver.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 8pm	8am – 8pm	8am – 6pm
Signatures: $1 each

Drew Tucker

Drew Tucker’s singular style made him one of the most recognizable artists of Magic’s early history. One of the original 25 illustrators to appear in Limited Edition Alpha, he is most famous for Basal Sliver, Dandan, High Tide (Fallen Empires), and Plateau.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 7pm	8am – 7pm	8am – 7pm
Signatures: $1 each

John Stanko

Artist and university professor John Stanko has many years of practical experience and an impressive portfolio to back up his academic credentials. Since his debut in the original Innistrad set, he has created illustrations for cards popular in a variety of formats, including Censor, Viscera Seer, Containment Priest, and Stranglehold.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 6pm	9am – 6pm	9am – 4pm

Jason A. Engle

Jason A. Engle is an illustration veteran with almost twenty years of professional experience. His creations have appeared on a number of notable Commander cards, including Avatar of Slaughter, Curse of Chaos, and Siege Behemoth, as well as popular Standard cards such as Earthshaker Khenra. His Masterpiece Series illustrations appear on Scroll Rack (Kaladesh Inventions) and Lord of Extinction (Amonkhet Invocations).

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 6pm	10am – 6pm	10am – 6pm
Signatures: $1 each

Ken Meyer Jr.

Early Magic artist Ken Meyer, Jr. made his debut with Arabian Nights. Among his most famous cards are Dark Ritual, Erhnam Djinn, Kird Ape, and Mystic Remora.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 8pm	8am – 7pm	8am – 6pm
Signatures: $1 each

Eric Deschamps

Illustrator and concept artist Eric Deschamps started in Magic with Goblin S.W.A.T. Team in Unhinged, bringing serious skill to a humorous set. Since then he’s illustrated prominent Constructed cards and Commander favorites, including Celestial Colonnade; Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh; Dack Fayden; Elspeth, Sun’s Champion; Fatal Push; Gideon, Ally of Zendikar; Nahiri, the Lithomancer; Pia and Kiran Nalaar; Ral Zarek; Sorin, Grim Nemesis; and Tamiyo, the Moon Sage.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 6pm	8am – 6pm	8am – 6pm
Signatures: $2 each. $4 for shadow signatures.

Anastasia Ovchinnikova

Canadian concept artist Anastasia Ovchinnikova has worked with a number of prominent companies over more than a decade of professional illustration work. She debuted with Magic: The Gathering during Tarkir block and has illustrated notable cards such as Alesha, Who Smiles at Death; Blossoming Defense; and the Clash Pack promo version of Prophet of Kruphix.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 6pm	8am – 7pm	8am – 7pm
Signatures: $1 each. $3 for shadow signatures

Jung Park

Jung Park’s extensive career as a concept artist for films and games has yielded dozens of illustrations for Magic: The Gathering. His prominent cards include Chromatic Lantern, Concealed Courtyard, Hallowed Fountain (Return to Ravnica), Inkmoth Nexus (Mirrodin Besieged), and Skysovereign, Consul Flagship.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
11am – 6pm	10am – 7pm	10am – 7pm
Signatures: $1 each. $3 for shadow signatures

Randy Gallegos

Randy Gallegos has illustrated well over 100 cards for Magic in a career stretching from his debut in Ice Age to Amonkhet combo standout Vizier of Remedies. His other notable cards include Earthcraft, Martyr of Sands, Search for Tomorrow, and Soul Warden.

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 6pm	8am – 7pm	12pm – 5pm
Signatures: $1 each. $2 for shadow signatures

Victor Adame Minguez

Victor Adame Minguez has emerged as one of Mexico’s top fantasy artists, earning immediate recognition with his debut Magic illustration, Ghirapur Gearcrafter in Magic Origins. An avid Magic player, he is often found playing in side events when he’s not in his artist’s booth. His recent notable cards include Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast; Maelstrom Wanderer (Eternal Masters); and Momir Vig, Simic Visionary (From the Vault: Lore).

Friday, November 10	Saturday, November 11	Sunday, November 12
10am – 6pm	8am – 6pm	8am – 6pm
Signatures: $1 each

What Tomorrow Brings

Now that you know more about all of the artists who will be occupying Artists Alley at Grand Prix Atlanta, it’s time for me to introduce to you the wonderful people who have the ability to bring your favorite cards to life. Tomorrow, I will be going over the cosplayers who will be joining us at Grand Prix Atlanta along with their appearance times and the characters they will be portraying. See ya then!