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Six Magic Arts That Are NOT What You Expected
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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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