Til next time MagicCon! So long and thanks for all the fish! (Also thanks @badking.bsky.social for the cool salutations) -------------------- #ancientones #illustrator #author #fantasy #scifi #digitalart #anime #spaceopera #spaceoperaart #rpg #rollplayinggames #magicconatlanta #mtg

My first Magic Con! Come check out all the work and say hello! I'll be signing my Magic cards and selling Artist Proofs! #mtg #magicthegathering #magicconatlanta #magicatl

"Amazing things could still transpire in your life if you refuse to bargain with those negative thoughts that keep persuading you to give up on yourself." - Edmond Mbiaka

My first try at painting Artist Proofs. I'll have these on display at Magic Con Atlanta. Three of these have already sold. They'll all be on display as examples of what you can commission from me. Hope y'all like them. #magicconatlanta #magicconatl #magicthegathering #artistproofs

My first try at painting Artist Proofs. I'll have these on display at Magic Con Atlanta. Three of these have already sold. They'll all be on display as examples of what you can commission from me. Hope y'all like them. #magicconatlanta #magicconatl #magicthegathering #artistproofs

I'll be back in Atlanta next week for my first Magic Con! I'm excited and nervous. I'll have my AP paintings on display and will be taking pre-orders. I'll also be signing and have pre-signed cards. And finally I'll have tons of playmats available. September 26-28. Hope to see y'all there.

"There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for." - J.R.R. Tolkien

Steady - watercolour and acryla gouache on paper 💙One day left to get prints on saIe!💙

While I patiently wait for this tariff situation to fix itself, so I can get book two printed, I'll share some of the artifacts you'll read about. This is a Runestone, which enhances your magic. Currently worn by Illyana, another member of the Sun's of Orion.

I really miss when the main function of my cell phone was a fun way to interact with my friends each day.

The reason some folks hate the new Spider-Man set from Magic: The Gathering is cause it's not complete. Think of this set like Voltron. This set is the Yellow Lion. It forms the left leg. As Marvel sets release they'll all come together and we'll say, "Ready to form Voltron!"

I try to do good in the World, not out of fear or for a reward, but because it feels better not to be an asshole.

"In every age it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and the exploiter who has wrapped himself in the cloak of patriotism, or religion, or both to deceive and overawe the People." - Eugene Victor Debs

I'll be back in Atlanta next week for my first Magic Con! I'm excited and nervous. I'll have my AP paintings on display and will be taking pre-orders. I'll also be signing and have pre-signed cards. And finally I'll have tons of playmats available. September 26-28. Hope to see y'all there.

You will be relentless. You will have courage. And you will create art you know in your heart is not as good as you want it to be. You’ll want to quit. Don’t.

Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption. Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow. People have power. Ask Target

"Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable." - George Bernard Shaw

:: "Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

"Confidence isn't walking into a room thinking you're better than everyone, it's walking in not having to compare yourself to anyone at all."

"The Principle of Priority states (a) you must know the difference between what is urgent and what is important, and (b) you must do what’s important first." - Steven Pressfield

Since it's his birthday, I wanted to share the time we had Ross Thompson on the show. Here is the live video and Spotify link for those of us who like audio only. @itsrossthompson.bsky.social Video: www.youtube.com/@PanakalAPod... Audio: open.spotify.com/episode/4VGj...

While I patiently wait for this tariff situation to fix itself, so I can get book two printed, I'll share some of the characters you'll meet and places you'll visit. This is Bagh Deo. He's the leader of the Suns of Orion. They're tasked with protecting the Keybinder at all costs.

“Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn—and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” - Dale Carnegie

It's both a blessing and a curse to feel everything so very acutely.

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

My card for Magic: The Gathering's Through the Omenpaths (Arena) set has just been shared! Land: Through the Omenpath Art Director: @emilymazza.bsky.social

Everyone should follow the launch. gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Cut your losses before your losses cut you.

“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” - Rudyard Kipling

We also have episodes of the Podcast / Youtube Channel on Spotify if you would rather listen than watch. This episode features @briancolin.com. open.spotify.com/episode/2out...

Also this lil' dude is only Motivational Monster remaining after Gen Con. I updated my shop over the weekend with all sorts of original art goodies: MelissaSueStanley.com/original-art

In case you didn't know... I have a Podcast / Youtube channel. Panakal: A Podcast for Geeks - Good friends hanging out, talking about the things we all love. www.youtube.com/@PanakalAPod...

"But you can't make people listen. They have to come round in their own time, wondering what happened and why the world blew up around them. It can't last." - Ray Bradbury

I miss the days I didn't have to worry about leaving my own home. I'm thankful Chicago doesn't back down so easily from anything. Still, driving anywhere for shows is stressing me out, especially driving alone.

Thousands of protesters marched in Chicago on Saturday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city.

Quest Con Orlando is almost here! If you're in the area, be sure to get your badge and come check out some games! We'll have Vast Grimm and all sorts of Mörk Borg compatible books with us!

"Control the things you can control. Let everything else take a flying fuck at you and if you must go down, go down with your guns blazing." - Stephen King

Read this. www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theeg...

This.

Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.

Life is a handful but, if you really focus, it's fucking amazing.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Remember, Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Stephen King

Everyone is delaying me this morning. Stupid slow coffee shop. Stupid bagel shop. Stupid Greg who took my order. YOUR NAMES NOT ALLEN GREG!!!

Dragon Con 2025 is a go! Come check out all the new work and merchandise. I'll be signing all my Magic cards from Edge of Eternities at the Art Show. Come find me at: - Vendor Hall Booth 1513 - Art Show Booth B102 #mtg #magicthegathering #magicconatlanta #dragoncon #dragoncon2025 #ancientones

When discussing how keylime pie is either really good or just bad with no in-between. "Keylime pie is the oyster of the dessert world." - @alysestewart.bsky.social

You will be relentless. You will have courage. And you will create art you know in your heart is not as good as you want it to be. You'll want to quit. Don't.

“At times the world may seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may, in fact, be the first steps of a journey.” - Lemony Snicket

Not sure how I feel about Critical Role Season 4 being Dungeons & Dragons vs Daggerheart. I was hoping for Daggerheart. Maybe Season 5?

“The gods do not protect fools. Fools are protected by more capable fools.” - Larry Niven