Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show, Now LIVE!

The Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show, taking place at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA, IS NOW LIVE! The show runs from January 31, 2026, to February 15, 2026, and is a collection of Magic the Gathering artist proofs adorned with drawings and paintings on their back will be on display. There is a show page for the gallery that has all the information, previews, details, and artist list. Each artist was limited to three proofs this year, and there are over 300 proofs celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Magic the Gathering. This time around, I had some fun, let the marks guide me, tried some new techniques, and came away with some pieces I greatly enjoyed making. Of the 333 cards, I am told that 214 of them have already sold! Mine are still currently available! Here are the cards I will have in the show! 

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III

Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA.

January 31, 2026 - February 15, 2026

What Sort of Bargain

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

Obstruction

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

 

But not the Deputy

 Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

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

"Recent" Magic the Gathering Artist Proof Art

Today, I have a recent Magic the Gathering artist proof that I added art to its back. All available artist proofs and art options can be found on my store. This one is from November, but as it was traveling to Canada, in this day and age, it would likely take its time to get there. And it finally arrived at its forever home a week ago in a new month and a new year.

Shifting shadows with a focus on the dragon elements - RAWR!

That's all for another exciting Wednesday on the blog. See you back here on Friday! Until then...   

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Vanish into the Night - 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 final chapter art in the book. Can't really tell you too much about this one. It being the end of the story and all. You will have to wait for the book to learn more about what is happening.

Vanish into the Night
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

Vanish into the Night - Drawing 

11 x 14 - Pencil on paper
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

 

Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for Vanish into the Night to show where it began.

Vanish into the Night - Sketch 

 Digital 

 © 2025 Christopher Burdett

Vanish into the Night - Tonal study 

Digital 

© 2025 Christopher Burdett

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. Again, this one was straightforward. As I have nearing the completion of the chapter plates, I really hit my groove and stayed in it. These final few pieces were a joy to work on, and they FLEW by. I addressed the figure first, then the deep background, and then filled in the world around the figure. 

 

Vanish into the Night - Process

© 2025 Christopher Burdett

That is all for another exciting Monday on the blog. See you back here on Wednesday! Until then...

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Revisiting the Monsters - Ettin

In 2010, sixteen years ago now, I began a personal project to redesign most, if not all, of the monsters in the original Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual. That original MM had a profound effect on me and led me to eventually work on the game. While I was already working on the game when I began this project, it did prove useful as I have redesigned many D&D monsters in my career on the game. In the end, I completed over 100 drawings for the project and even had a gallery show featuring the work. 

I thought it would be nice to look back at some of my favorites, and to start things off, I am sharing the double trouble that is the mighty Ettin. Enjoy!

Ettin redesign (2010)
© 2010/2026 Christopher Burdett 

That's 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

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be part of the Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III Show, taking place at Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA. From January 31, 2026, to February 15, 2026, a collection of Magic the Gathering artist proofs adorned with drawings and paintings on their back will be on display. After that, for the following year, the cards will be available online through the gallery. There is a show page for the gallery that has all the information, previews, details, and artist list. Each artist was limited to three proofs this year, and there are over 300 proofs celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Magic the Gathering. This time around, I had some fun, let the marks guide me, tried some new techniques, and came away with some pieces I greatly enjoyed making. Here are the cards I will have in the show!

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III

Nucleus Gallery in Alhambra, CA.

January 31, 2026 - February 15, 2026

 

What Sort of Bargain

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

Obstruction

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

But not the Deputy

Marker, ink, and acrylic paint on a Magic the Gathering artist proof

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

Unwinnable Odds - 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 penultimate chapter art in the book. The hero in the bowels of the Warren, seeking to bring justice to the vile Basilisk, has come face-to-face with Giant Eaters. What hope does he have against such... Unwinnable Odds. Will he survive the day?

Unwinnable Odds
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

 

Unwinnable Odds - Drawing 

11 x 14 - Pencil on paper
© 2025 Christopher Burdett

 

Here is a look at the sketch and tonal study for Unwinnable Odds to show where it began.

  

Unwinnable Odds - Sketch 

 Digital 

 © 2025 Christopher Burdett

 

Unwinnable Odds - Tonal study

 Digital 

 © 2025 Christopher Burdett

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. This one was straightforward. Started with the main character focal point and worked my way down the grasping hands. I finished with the background because I wanted to try something different and experiment with the process. I had some fun, which is the point of it all. And a BONUS bonus image to start things out. 

A look at the drawing table while I was working on the line art.

I shared this with those subscribing to my mailing list. You too could subscribe! 

 © 2025 Christopher Burdett

Unwinnable Odds - Process

© 2025 Christopher Burdett

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

A Second Look at Older Work - Two-Faced Freaks

If you ever asked what I was drawing twenty years ago, this post is for you!

Today, I am sharing a miniature design that I did for the now long-dead miniatures game, Dreamblade. Dreamblade will always be near and dear to me, as it was the first game I ever worked on and one of the times I felt most free as an artist working in the gaming industry. This is the "Two-Faced Freaks" design for an unproduced set of the game.

Unreleased Two-Faced Freaks - © 2006 Wizards of the Coast

Two-Faced Freaks turnaround - © 2006 Wizards of the Coast 

This one was turned into a custom one-of-a-kind miniature many moons ago. I shared images and a link to see more cool custom Dreambalde miniatures from the sets that were never produced. You should check it out if you have a chance!

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