rk post is one of the most unique and stylized artists around. He’s been known to describe his style as “somewhere between photo-realistic and equally twisted.” It was my privilege to interview rk post in StrictlyAverage’s second artist interview! The very first card I owned was the alternate art 7th edition Thorn Elemental. Was it difficult building upon the work you already had done for the original? Yes and no. I had a place to start and that made it a bit easier. I painted the 7th art considerably larger and spent more time on detail. I know you also
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Artist Interview: Steve Prescott
Steve Prescott is an extremely talented artist. You may recognize his work on cards ranging from Fauna Shaman to the San Diego Comic Con 2013 Planeswalker exclusive box set. With over 150 cards to his name, it is my honor to feature Mr. Prescott in StrictlyAverage’s first (hopefully regular) artist interview. Q: How long have you been an artist and did you always want to be an artist? A: I have been a professional artist since about 1995. But I’ve been making art since I was probably 1 or 2! And not consciously, no. As a kid I naively
Read moreFeatured Alterist: HurleyBurley Alters
While currently a niche market within the Magic community, card alterations are becoming more and more popular. Whether done by the card’s original artist or done by an independent artist, card alterations can add a personal touch to your collection. It was my privilege to interview a Strictly-featured artist, HurleyBurleyAlters. How long have you been altering cards? I’ve been doing 3D alters since 2010. Painted alters since 2013 Do you have a favorite type of card to alter? . She is super awesome from an artistic and playable standpoint. Her art has a colour palette that I absolutely adore, while
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Artist Showcase–Spencer Baumgarten
Welcome to the first of what I hope will be many Artist Showcase articles here on the Strictly Average site. The plan is to take a few moments and celebrate creators, artists, and craftsman that are making cool things related to this awesome game. I am currently opening this up to anyone interested in having their work showcased and discussed on the site. Submissions can be sent through the Contact Us form. These articles can showcase items that are for sale, or just plain interesting and creative. In regards to artists selling their wares, I am merely going to share how
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