I'm super honored to be a finalist for the Concept Art Association award in the "tabletop - key art" category! I designed the "Eshki Dragonclaw" character and her canine companion for MtG's Tarkir: Dragonstorm set. Congrats and best of luck to all fellow finalists this weekend!

Can't wait to be back in New York for New York Comic Con! You can find me at table E-05 in the Artist Alley. See you soon! #NYCC

I'll be at #MagicConAtlanta later this month - Booth 11099! I've finally painted enough MtG cards to showcase at my first ever MagicCon. Stop by for signatures and prints, or listen to me babble about my 1993 Dingus Egg/ land-destroying deck from Alpha that annoyed all the kids in the neighborhood.

✨🔮✨ "Invisible Woman," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75", $5000 (original available, contact [email protected]). Here is my new variant cover for Marvel's #FantasticFour Issue no. 3, featuring Invisible Woman! #suestorm #invisiblewoman

✨️🦅✨ "Wonder Woman," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75" (SOLD). Here's the new variant comic cover for DC Comic's Wonder Woman Issue no. 25! AD Brittany Holzherr. #wonderwoman #dianaprince #dccomics

🦇✨ "Batgirl," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75", $4500 (original available, contact [email protected]). Here is the new variant cover I did for DC Comic's "Batgirl" Issue no. 10! It features Cassandra Cain in her batsuit. AD Brittany Holzherr

Today's the last day of the campaign! The two books are retrospective collections of art created in the past decade priced at $39 each or $75 for both. Order at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

"Cultivate," 2025 (NFS). 🌸✨ Here is the second card I worked on for the Magic: the Gathering x Final Fantasy set! It features my favorite character from FF7, Aerith, as she cultivates her flower garden in Midgar. AD Colin Boyer. #MTGxFINALFANTASY #aerith #FF7 #FinalFantasyVII

"Study No. 118," ink, colored pencil & 24k gold leaf on toned paper, 2023. Everyone who pledges for a copy of "Spectres" art book will receive a free print of this. Kickstarter ends May 22nd at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

"Ruinous Ultimatum," 2025 (NFS). 🤡✨ I'm thrilled to share the work I did for the MtG x Final Fantasy collab! I'm a HUGE fan of Final Fantasy, which was a major childhood inspiration. This card features Kefka from FF6. AD Colin Boyer.

👀✨ Close-ups of the original art for "The Art of Legend."

"The Art of Legend," graphite & ink on bristol paper, 10x14.5"(original available, contact [email protected]). 📗✨ Here is the new book cover for Wesley Chu's "The Art of Legend!" This is the third installment to his "War Arts Saga" series. AD Cassie Vu at @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

"The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar," acrylic and colored pencil on paper, 2023. Everyone who pledges for a copy of "Ambedo" art book will receive a free print of this -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

🌟 "Star Collectors" limited edition print is exclusively available on Kickstarter! - 24"x24" - signed & numbered - $125 Order at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

“Study No. 99,” ink & colored pencil on toned paper, 9" × 12", 2020 One of the 110+ paintings that will be featured in the "Spectres" art book. Currently available on Kickstarter -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections.

🫶 Thanks again to everyone who has backed my new art book! Also available during the Kickstarter is the second edition of "Amedo" which features new cover art: kickstarter.com/projects/fle.... - hardcover book - 9 x 12" (23cm x 30.5cm) - 192 pages - features 130+ paintings - $39

We did it! I'm incredibly thankful to everyone who has helped Spectres reach its goal! The Kickstarter will continue until May 22nd for those who would like to order the books -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

✨📖✨"Spectres" is now available on Kickstarter! To order your copy of the book, visit kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections - hardcover book - 9 x 12" - 160 pages - metallic blue gilt edges - $39 for standard / $75 for deluxe edition

The "Spectres" pre-launch page on Kickstarter is up! Follow the link to be notified once the campaign goes live next Tuesday -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections.

Sketches for Tarkir's "Eskhi Dragonclaw" is up for auction at MtG Art Market - Inks, Prelims & Repaints. There are a total of four sketches up for auction, which ends Sunday, April 13 at 10:00PM EST! Bid at facebook.com/share/g/1AFFzJE31K

🚀✨ I'm incredibly honored to be nominated for a Hugo Award for "Best Professional Artist!" I'm up against a line-up of fantastic artists including Rovina Cai and Audrey Benjaminsen. Congrats to all the nominees this year! Finalists: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-awards/2025-hugo-award-finalists

🌿✨ "Poison Ivy," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9.5x14" (SOLD). Here's my variant cover for @dccomicsreal.bsky.social's "Poison Ivy" Issue #34! The issue is written by G. Willow Wilson with interior art by Marcio Takara. AD Arianna Turturro. #poisonivy #dccomics

👀✨ A closer look at the "Eshki Dragonclaw" original.

🐕⚔✨ "Eshki Dragonclaw," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 11.5x16", 2025 (SOLD). The card I worked on for @magic.wizards.com's Tarkir: Dragonstorm set just got revealed! I'm so proud to show off her off! AD Forest Schehl. #MTGTarkir #eshkidragonclaw

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👀✨ Close-up of "Viola III" original painting. Currently on view at Thinkspace Projects.

✨🎀✨ "Viola III," acrylic, colored pencil & pressed flower on wood panel, 16x20", $4300 (original available at @thinkspace-art.bsky.social, contact the gallery at [email protected]) My contribution to Thinkspace's "Perseverance" group show at the Brand Library and Arts!

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👁️✨ A closer look at the original art for "Storm."

✨🌬✨ "Storm," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9.5"x14.5", 2025 (Original sale pending). Excited to share my newest Marvel comics variant cover for the one and only "Storm" Issue #5! AD Emily Newcomen Chierchio. Releases in April. #storm #xmen #ororomunroe #marvelcomics

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👕✨ "CHIMERA" KICKSTARTER ENDS TODAY AT 8PM EST! Last chance to pledge for the reversible jacket, "Scarlet Witch" print, gold-foil stickers, and silk scarf -- kickstarter.com/projects/mynameistran/chimera-an-illustrated-jacket

⚔🔴✨ "Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame," ink & graphite on bristol paper, 9x14", $3500 (original available, contact [email protected]). New cover for Neon Yang's upcoming novella "Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame," published by Tor Books! AD Lesley Worrell

"Yellow Passerby & I" is available as a scarf on Kickstarter! More details on how to order at kickstarter.com/projects/myn... - 100% silk twill fabric - 35" x 35" (90cm x 90cm) - 18mm silk bedding - hand-rolled edges - double-sided printing - black & red on ivory base - $125

The "Chimera" Kickstarter has been fully funded on the first day of the campaign! Thank you so much! Along with the jacket, you can pledge for a limited edition print of "Scarlet Witch." 15x22" / signed & numbered / $115 each -- kickstarter.com/projects/mynameistran/chimera-an-illustrated-jacket

✨👕✨ The "Chimera" Reversible Jacket Kickstarter is now live! The luxurious, unisex jacket is a 2-in-1 bomber made of polyester satin, and priced at $190 (Early Bird Special: $165). To pledge for the jacket and other rewards, go to kickstarter.com/projects/mynameistran/chimera-an-illustrated-jacket

🦋✨ "Psylocke," acrylic & colored pencil on paper, 9.25x14", 2024 (SOLD). It's been a minute! I'm happy to share my latest Marvel variant cover for "Psylocke" Issue #1! I worked with the lovely AD Emily Newcomen Chierchio to illustrate the X-Man, Kwannon. #psylocke #xmen

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“With Lavender Lies,” acrylic & colored pencil on paper, 2014.

✨WIP! I'm a sucker for backless dresses.

"Phoenix," acrylic & colored pencil on paper, 8.5x13", 2024 (SOLD). Super happy to share my latest @marvelstudios.bsky.social variant cover for "Phoenix" Issue #2! I worked with the lovely AD Emily Newcomen to illustrate the return of Jean Grey as Phoenix. #jeangrey #phoenix #xmen

"Bubblegum Girl," acrylic & colored pencil on paper, 2020.

Quick breakdown of "Speckled."

"Lapis Lovers," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 11.5x16”, 2019. A few years back, I painted a book cover, along with five spot illustrations to accompany it, that didn't make it to publication. Original paintings available.

"Elektra," acrylic & colored pencil on paper, 8.5x13", $4100 (original available, contact [email protected]). Stoked to share my latest #Marvel cover for "Daredevil: Woman Without Fear" Issue #1 (homage variant cover)! AD Emily Newcomen Chierchio. #elektra #daredevil

Next week is the opening for "Magic: The Gathering In Miniature II" group exhibition at Gallery Nucleus, curated by Donny Caltrider! I'll have 5 APs hanging up with original sketches on the backside of Magic cards I've done in the past. More info at gallerynucleus.com/events/1021.

I'm excited to share my involvement with #Toyota's first-ever Anime "GRIP!" Episode 4 "Synthetic Invite" just released and features a mural of mine. See if you can spot it in the background - toyota.com/grip. Special thanks to Intertrend & Nalysia Tea.

So happy it's finally springtime! Looking forward to all the blooms.

Spring Studio Sale is live at mynameistran.com/store! Thank you all so much for your support and Happy Spring!