Welcome back to the Grand Prix Louisville countdown blog! On Friday, I introduced you to our Guest of Honor for Grand Prix Louisville, Rob Alexander. Rob is going to be very busy signing copies of Underground Sea, Temple Garden, and all of his other fantastic artwork all weekend long in Derby City, but don’t forget the awesome playmats he’ll be bringing along as well!
As for our other amazing artists who will be attending Grand Prix Louisville? Let’s meet them right now!
rk post
Artist rk post’s Gothic stylings have appeared on some of Magic’s most famous cards over seventeen years of illustration, including Legacy and Modern favorites like Ichorid and Fulminator Mage, as well as the ever-popular Morphling. His custom tokens and playmats are popular souvenirs at any tournament he attends.
rk post Appearance Times
| Friday, January 6 | Saturday, January 7 | Sunday, January 8 |
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| 10am – 6pm | 8am – 6pm | 8am – 6pm |
| Signatures: $1 each | ||
Mark Poole
One of the 25 artists who contributed to the very first Magic set, Mark Poole’s illustrations for the game include high-powered classics Ancestral Recall and Balance (as well as their later “fixed” versions, Modern cards Ancestral Vision and Restore Balance). Other notable cards include Birds of Paradise, Library of Alexandria and the original printings of Urza’s Tower, plus a new set of five basic lands printed in Commander 2016.
Mark Poole Appearance Times
| Friday, January 6 | Saturday, January 7 | Sunday, January 8 |
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| 10am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 7pm |
| Signatures: $2 each | ||
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.
Dan Frazier Appearance Times
| Friday, January 6 | Saturday, January 7 | Sunday, January 8 |
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10am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm |
9am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm |
9am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm |
| Signatures: $2 each | ||
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.
Douglas Shuler Appearance Times
| Friday, January 6 | Saturday, January 7 | Sunday, January 8 |
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10am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm |
9am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm |
9am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm |
| Signatures: $2 each | ||
Ken Meyer Jr
Early Magic artist Ken E. Meyer, Jr. made his debut with Arabian Nights. Among his most famous cards are Dark Ritual (Tempest), Erhnam Djinn (Arabian Nights), Kird Ape (Arabian Nights), and Mystic Remora. Visit Ken Meyer Jr.’s webpage or view all of his cards.
Ken Meyer Jr Appearance Times
| Friday, January 6 | Saturday, January 7 | Sunday, January 8 |
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| 10am – 9pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 6pm |
| Signatures: $1 each | ||
Bastien L Deharme
French-born artist Bastien L. Deharme has made his home in the USA and a name for himself with his evocative, often sensuous illustrations. He debuted with Magic: The Gathering in the Magic Origins set and is most notable for two Shadows over Innistrad rares, Asylum Visitor and Corrupted Grafstone.
Bastien L Deharme Appearance Times
| Friday, January 6 | Saturday, January 7 | Sunday, January 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 10am – 6pm | 10am – 6pm | 10am – 4pm |
| 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville along with their appearance times and the characters they will be portraying. See ya then!
Previous Grand Prix Louisville Blogs
· Countdown To Grand Prix Louisville: 11 Days Out – Event Overview!
· Countdown To Grand Prix Louisville: 10 Days Out – Registration Options And Rewards!
· Countdown To Grand Prix Louisville: 9 Days Out – Main Event Registration!
· Countdown To Grand Prix Louisville: 8 Days Out – Side Event Information!
· Countdown To Grand Prix Louisville: 7 Days Out – Guest of Honor!