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Six Magic Arts That Are NOT What You Expected

by Sigmund Ausfresser September 20, 2023 0 Comments

The connection between gameplay and art is critical to immersion in a match of Magic, but sometimes it turns into a missed connection. Sigmund looks back at some Magic art that caught him by surprise!
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Magic Art Through the Years: Then vs. Now

by Sigmund Ausfresser September 10, 2023 0 Comments

Magic art has evolved and changed so much in 30 years. Sig highlights some of those evolutions as he compares new and old arts side-by-side!
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The Magic Art That Makes Us

by Coda Mower September 08, 2023 0 Comments

Magic artwork has a way of bringing people back after years away, hooking us at the most unexpected time. In their debut article on OMA, Coda shares their journey with Magic and Magic artwork through the years!
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A Deep Dive on Eldraine's Papercraft Basic Lands

by Lindsay Burley September 01, 2023 0 Comments

We’re used to traditional artwork for the cards in Magic: the Gathering. But with Secret Lairs and the showcase styles, the exploration into different styles has begun!
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The Agents of the Original Magic Art world

by Sigmund Ausfresser August 27, 2023 0 Comments

Many artists sell their work through third party agents—it’s this subgroup of individuals that I want to introduce this week so that anyone entering the market is familiar with some the key names!
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Reprint Rumble: Commander Masters' Borderless Arts

by Nathan Ball August 24, 2023 0 Comments

Does the New Hotness from Commander Masters have an artistic edge over the Classic Genius it seeks to improve upon? These crucial questions will be answered as we dive headlong into the Reprint Rumble: Commander Masters Edition!
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But Wait, There’s More to this Market?

by Sigmund Ausfresser August 20, 2023 0 Comments

I determined the kind of Magic art I wanted to buy, a piece and a price I thought was fair. Now what? Sigmund dives into the next steps in his latest of his Embracing Magic Art series.
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The Spiciest Art in Commander Masters

by Lindsay Burley August 15, 2023 0 Comments

Commander Masters is here! Most people are excited for the new cards, new mechanics, new lore. However, I am most excited for the new artwork! I love seeing the different interpretations of the characters and creatures from the game...
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Embracing Magic Art - Shopping Around

by Sigmund Ausfresser August 14, 2023 0 Comments

I've covered much of the basics of the original Magic art market, but there is one more aspect of art shopping I wanted to discuss this week before unleashing prospective buyers into the market: the different ways artwork is sold.
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Last Week’s Article Was Missing Something

by Sigmund Ausfresser August 07, 2023 0 Comments

I've explored many factors that can influence the price of a piece of original Magic art. Those factors range vastly, from medium and size to couch friendliness and subject matter...
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How Art and Text Work Together to Tell a Story

by Lindsay Burley August 04, 2023 0 Comments

As a devoted player, you are already aware that the pleasure of discovering new cards goes beyond the excitement of winning battles. The true magic lies in the combination of stunning artwork and the mechanics of each card.
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Embracing Magic Art - What Makes an Artwork Expensive?

by Sigmund Ausfresser July 31, 2023 0 Comments

What goes into the pricing for a piece of original Magic Art? Today Sig explores all the factors that go into the final sale price!
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Embracing Magic Art - Where to Buy Original Magic Art

by Sigmund Ausfresser July 23, 2023 0 Comments

Where do you go to purchase a piece of Magic original art? It's a question with a lot of answers, and today Sigmund highlights some of the best places to pick up your first piece of original Magic art!
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Reprint Rumble: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth: The Return of the King

by Nathan Ball July 20, 2023 0 Comments

We're diving into the Magic cards from the third and final book in the series, The Return of the King! It's Reprint Rumble time!
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Embracing Magic Art - Exploring the Varieties of Original Magic Art

by Sigmund Ausfresser July 16, 2023 0 Comments

While gorgeous pieces of iconic Magic art flooded my vision, I had to quickly streamline my window shopping—I needed to decide what type of art I was after.
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Unlocking Secrets: Wait, How Big Is It?!?

by Lindsay Burley July 14, 2023 0 Comments

I bet you didn't know that these creatures were truly as big as they are. These are some of my favorite creatures that will make you look twice the next time you open your next pack.
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Reprint Rumble: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth: The Two Towers

by Nathan Ball July 11, 2023 0 Comments

We're diving into the Magic cards from the second book in the series, The Two Towers! There’s a lot of great material to work with here, from the many adventures of Frodo and Sam, to what is largely considered the most iconic battle in all of fantasy. It's Reprint Rumble time!
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Embracing Magic Art - An Introduction to the World of Original Magic Art

by Sigmund Ausfresser July 10, 2023 0 Comments

If Magic art wasn’t so powerful and elaborate, I may not have stuck with the game for so many years. It was always there as I enjoyed the game, andMagic’s art had on me was more a subconscious influence, yielding an in-game aesthetic unrivaled by any other.
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Reprint Rumble: Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth: The Fellowship of the Ring

by Nathan Ball July 03, 2023 0 Comments

The meeting of Magic and Lord of the Rings in the Tales of Middle-earth has resulted in some wonderful new art, as well as some takes on classic Magic cards. Should you switch over to the new versions? Nathan weighs in the Lord of the Rings Reprint Rumble!
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Unlocking Secrets: The Art of Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

by Lindsay Burley June 27, 2023 0 Comments

Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth wonderfully weaves the best of Magic artists with the classic setting of Middle Earth, and the result is some beautiful artwork and delightful easter eggs, which Izzetrix explores in detail in their debut article!
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Reprint Rumble: Modern Horizons

by Bibliovore Orc June 12, 2019 0 Comments

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Reprint Rumble: War of the Spark

by Bibliovore Orc May 16, 2019 0 Comments

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Reprint Rumble - Elves vs. Inventors

by Josh Krause June 13, 2018 0 Comments

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Reprint Rumble - Battlebond

by Josh Krause May 30, 2018 0 Comments

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