MAGIC: The Gathering
Card Art Page
of
Randy Asplund
All artworks are copyright Randy Asplund or Wizards of the Coast unless otherwise noted. Please contact the artist for permissions.
I have a limited number of Autographed Artist Proof Cards available!
To see my M:TG Art Galleries, scroll down...
Autograph Signing:
I am happy to sign cards and other things (like books) sent in the mail, but artists are typically charging for the signatures. The price is $4 USD for EACH signature on a card or other object that you send. (Note: There is no extra signing fee for any product I sell you). So if you want cards, etc. to be signed, you can send as many as you like -with return mailing. Michigan customers must ad 6% Sales Tax.
When you send cards, please include a Self Addressed Return Envelope & postage (or have me re-use the same package). If it is an international order, we can buy the return postage here, so you might consider sending the payment for the card signatures after I get a return mail quote from the postal service. And yes, you are welcome to request USPS Regular or Priority Mail, or FedEx, or UPS as the carrier. My turn-around time on signing cards is just a few days after I receive them. Please include your name and email address with your cards. I'll email you the day I mail them back.
PAYMENT: I can take personal checks for smaller orders (inquire first), but otherwise, for your convenience I take credit through PayPal. My PayPal address is Randy@RandyAsplund.com. IMPORTANT! If you use PayPal you must make sure that I receive the entire amount. Unless Send Money to Friends & Family is used, PayPal takes out a fee. Please add enough to cover their deduction. If you have difficulty making sure of the amount they will deduct, I am happy to promptly refund any overage that you send. NOTE: If your payment is short -at all- (sorry, but I don't want to be arbitrary by letting lower amounts slide), I understand. It happens. And I'll email you and ask for the balance, or you can have me not sign a card from the batch.
New Art Commissions:
Hi
folks! Good news!
As you know, I've been taking care of big projects that have been
a priority over booking commissions, but I've had some major
breakthroughs in recent months. That means I'll be back to working on
artwork pretty soon!
It has been a while since I've been doing AP commissions, and a lot of things have changed. One of those is our ecconomy. AP values are different, and commission prices also need to better reflect our new ecconomic reality. So for now, until I have a chance to do that, I am taking down the prices for cards and commissions. I'll post them up again when I am ready to work on commissions.
-Aside from that, I am NOT changing the prices for other art on my web site, at least for now. (I will do that eventually.)
Although I'm still not adding to my commission wait-list yet, the plan is this:
1) I'm nearly done with two big, imprtant projects. Right now I'm waiting on a US Mail notification on one, and the other is just hard work, but close to completion.
2) When those are resolved I still have my book "Secrets of Forgotten Masters" to get done, and that will take a while, so I will divide time between that and doing some art.
3) Doing some art: I want to create a visual story that features all of the characters I have made for Magic cards. I'll be focusing on the Detonate card from Antiquities as the ore of te story line. The story will be told in images painted on Detonate AP cards. The story is about how the explosive wand has passed from one character to another, and how it has been used by them. The wand is magical, so it reassemles itself after it explodes (much more to the story- and the mystery!). The story will use the character designs I created for MAGIC: The Gathering, but it will not be the M:TG world. It will be one of my own creation.
This story will be revealed a card at a time, painted on Detonate AP cards. It will be a whole series, but not released all at once, because that would keep me away from doing other commissions! So I expect to make a few to get things rolling, probably selling them in auctions while I am also splitting time getting the SoFM book done. Somewhere along the line I'll also start working on commissions again.
It has been a while since I've been doing AP commissions, and a lot of things have changed. One of those is our ecconomy. AP values are different, and commission prices also need to better reflect our new ecconomic reality. So for now, until I have a chance to do that, I am taking down the prices for cards and commissions. I'll post them up again when I am ready to work on commissions.
-Aside from that, I am NOT changing the prices for other art on my web site, at least for now. (I will do that eventually.)
Although I'm still not adding to my commission wait-list yet, the plan is this:
1) I'm nearly done with two big, imprtant projects. Right now I'm waiting on a US Mail notification on one, and the other is just hard work, but close to completion.
2) When those are resolved I still have my book "Secrets of Forgotten Masters" to get done, and that will take a while, so I will divide time between that and doing some art.
3) Doing some art: I want to create a visual story that features all of the characters I have made for Magic cards. I'll be focusing on the Detonate card from Antiquities as the ore of te story line. The story will be told in images painted on Detonate AP cards. The story is about how the explosive wand has passed from one character to another, and how it has been used by them. The wand is magical, so it reassemles itself after it explodes (much more to the story- and the mystery!). The story will use the character designs I created for MAGIC: The Gathering, but it will not be the M:TG world. It will be one of my own creation.
This story will be revealed a card at a time, painted on Detonate AP cards. It will be a whole series, but not released all at once, because that would keep me away from doing other commissions! So I expect to make a few to get things rolling, probably selling them in auctions while I am also splitting time getting the SoFM book done. Somewhere along the line I'll also start working on commissions again.
Meanwhile-
*Prints and existing originals are always available.
*Some Artist Proof cards are available on demand, without an art commission on them.
*Yes, when I return to commission work I will do Original Art Sketches involving my original Magic card themes, either on A.P cards or on other paper, play mats, etc.
*When I am back to taking commission work, I'll start by contacting folks on the wait-list first. Then I will open it up to new commissions.
Timing? I have no idea. There are just too many variables. I will make announcements here and my FB pages, and the M:TG Art Groups on FB well before I open up to adding more people to the commission wait list. So the best you can do is keep paying attention to the applicable ONLINE groups on FB, my pages on FB, and check this page on my web site for updates.
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Regarding the current Wait-List for commissions,
If you
are already on it, hold on, because I still plan get to you. I
will still let you know when
your turn comes up.
I am not adding to the list
at this time.
In the meantime, I AM STILL SIGNING CARDS!
I also do Full
Scale Paintings!
THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY AGAIN LATER WHEN I START TAKING NEW COMMISSIONS
THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY AGAIN LATER WHEN I START TAKING NEW COMMISSIONS
A lot of people want larger, more
developed versions based on my original card art themes. Many call them
"Repaints" but I never paint exactly the same picture so they can be
unique, and not confused with each other. I call them "Enhanced"
versions. These are bigger and WAY better! The original M:TG art was
5-5/8" X 7" and done quickly for low pay. The Enhanced version
paintings all have much higher craftsmanship. The larger versions do
not have just larger brushstrokes- the surfaces are more detailed and
rich in textures. The prices are determined by how much work-time I
feel it will take to make the art.
The typical sizes I create Enhanced versions are: Original size (on 8x10 panel), 12 X 16 inches, and 16 X 20 inches. Other sizes are available on request.
Medium and Support: Usually the Enhanced version paintings are made on 1/8" thick masonite panel primed with acrylic gesso. In most cases at least the first layers are painted with acrylic colors. In may paintings the work is completed with acrylic. In some cases I find it appropriate to further paint in oils over that acrylic. If I paint in oils it adds to the time it takes to compete the art. because of longer drying time. All Acrylics and oil colors are chosen for durability.
EXCEPTION:
The Urza's Miter art has a uniqueness which sets it apart in the way it is made. The original concept is medieval Manuscript Illumination based on a late 15th c. Italian style. My original M:TG Urza's Miter was on paper with rendered yellow instead of real gold. I offer Enhanced versions with optional upgrades which can include: genuine animal skin parchment for the page, genuine gold, rare medieval pigments such as lapis lazuli, malachite, vermilion, bistre, buckthorn berry yellow and green, saffron, red and white lead, and the super rare purple from turnsole.)
SCHEDULING A COMMISSION:
Please write to me and inquire about pricing. See my commissioning art page for details. (2/14/2026: TEMPORARILY NOT TAKING MORE COMMISSIONS)
The typical sizes I create Enhanced versions are: Original size (on 8x10 panel), 12 X 16 inches, and 16 X 20 inches. Other sizes are available on request.
Medium and Support: Usually the Enhanced version paintings are made on 1/8" thick masonite panel primed with acrylic gesso. In most cases at least the first layers are painted with acrylic colors. In may paintings the work is completed with acrylic. In some cases I find it appropriate to further paint in oils over that acrylic. If I paint in oils it adds to the time it takes to compete the art. because of longer drying time. All Acrylics and oil colors are chosen for durability.
EXCEPTION:
The Urza's Miter art has a uniqueness which sets it apart in the way it is made. The original concept is medieval Manuscript Illumination based on a late 15th c. Italian style. My original M:TG Urza's Miter was on paper with rendered yellow instead of real gold. I offer Enhanced versions with optional upgrades which can include: genuine animal skin parchment for the page, genuine gold, rare medieval pigments such as lapis lazuli, malachite, vermilion, bistre, buckthorn berry yellow and green, saffron, red and white lead, and the super rare purple from turnsole.)
SCHEDULING A COMMISSION:
Please write to me and inquire about pricing. See my commissioning art page for details. (2/14/2026: TEMPORARILY NOT TAKING MORE COMMISSIONS)
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The Gathering
Rediscover the original artists of Magic: The Gathering® reunited to create new paintings for this limited release Art Book!
I am a collaborator on a fabulous Art Book! We call it "The Gathering," and it is a 20th Anniversary reunion project of most of the early artists who worked on the Wizards Of The Coast collectible card game Magic: The Gathering.
The Gathering page: Click here for info!
I'm so sorry, but my supply of The Gathering, both hardback and soft cover, are all sold out now. You can try one of the other featured artists, Jeff Menges at Full Steam Press, or from a Dealer.
This book was mostly pre-sold on Kickstarter. Although some retailers
bought copies on KS, it is generally not available through stores. We artists made it,
and we artists are selling it.
BUT- I have beautiful prints of The White Tree, which was my contribution to the book!
The White Tree
Original is NFS
18x24"
Acrylic & Oil
11x14" Prints available: $45
I am also offering preliminary sketches of my new painting "The White Tree" made for our new book The Gathering. Contact me to inqure. There will also be pictures of the original sketch art I made for Magic, and it may also be offered for sale.
Gallery
Each image is 5.625x7" on 8x10 illustration board.
Prints available by request $ 20.00
Originals price on their dedicated page
by Wizards Of The Coast.
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Fallen Empires
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Dirty Trick |
Every Dirty Trick |
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The Leonopteris |
The Hammerhead |
Inquest magazine hired me to do Spoofs of several MAGIC characters
These Images are 7x8.75"
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Warrior Princess |
Juzam Djinn
16x16"
Created for Inqest Magazine
$2,800