Battle Hymn - Composition studies I usually work up a line drawing, like on the left, then add shading using ink and white paint. This time I wanted to work in colour to better portray the flaming battlefield, so painted over that line work in acrylic paint. ©WotC. AD Mari Hall

I aim to swim 44 miles, equivalent to swimming the English Channel to France and back again, between March 22nd and June 22nd to raise money for Diabetes UK. I have made it to France and am on the return leg. If you would like to cheer me on and contribute I'll add a link in the comments. Thanks.

It was a pleasure joining Susan Shorter on her podcast to talk all things about being a freelance artist. youtu.be/nEI3HGhOZtY?...

Enjoyed another day trip out with Jeff Laubenstein visiting York, and a brief diversion to Knaresborough on the way home to Leeds.

Treasure Cruise Acrylics on illustration board. 47cm x 38cm Painted for the MtG Eternal Weekend Vintage Championship 2026. Currently taking offers on the original. AD: Emily Mazza

Had a lovely day out with Jeff Laubenstein. Fossil hunting at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, then sightseeing, with fish and chip lunch, in Whitby. With the bonus of seeing the swing bridge open.

Now available at the #MTGartmarket from @ralphhorsley.bsky.social Battle Hymn The new #SecretLair work is hearing offers until Thursday. Hit me or Ralph up to put in an offer on it! Acrylics on oil paper Approx 50cm x 37cm (20" x 14.5") image size www.facebook.com/groups/18843...

www.facebook.com/share/p/1E8r... Battle hymn is available to purchase

Battle Hymn Acrylics on oil paper. Approx 50cm x 37cm (20" x 14.5") Great to see this MtG Secret Lair piece has been released. C'mon feel the noize! AD Mari Hall ©WotC

MagicCon Vegas was a great show. One of my best ever. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I’d never been to Vegas before, and it was quite an experience. The hotels on the strip are huge, and quite bonkers. A canal and gondolas on the first floor (second floor to any Americans) - why not!

MagicCon Vegas is going by in a blur of signatures. Been a great show, and about to head into the final day.

@ralphhorsley.bsky.social thank you signing my favorite negates. . #mcvegas #magicthegathering #mtgdrip

Artist @ralphhorsley.bsky.social has the phenomenal mountain paintings for sale on site at #mcvegas26 $11,000 for both

Made it to Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, on my way to MagicCon Vegas!

More sketching for MagicCon Vegas

I’m going to be back in Amsterdam 😁

I’ve been busy prepping for MagicCon Vegas, as I fly out next week. These are the Artist Proofs I’ve sketched so far.

Saturday had a good walk from Ilkley to Saltaire over the moor. Stopped at the (latterly named) Twelve Apostles Bronze Age stone circle for lunch. Arrived in Saltaire to find a fete going on.

Not long till my first trip to Vegas… Hope to see you there.

This morning I completed the Wetherby Wheeler, a 100km/62m bicycle ride. It was tough going at the end, but satisfied to have done it!

I’m home after a fantastic couple of weeks in Japan. Based in Tokyo we had a couple of days out to see Mt.Fuji, and finished the trip at the TokyoMTG Super Magic Artist, where I did a demo painting. Many Thanks to the folks at TokyoMTG for inviting me, and for organising a great event.

Airecon was a great show. The best yet. I also keep myself busy sketching over the weekend. Here are some of the results.

First day at Airecon went well. Thanks to everyone that stopped by. Roll on the rest of the weekend.

I’m exhibiting at Airecon this coming weekend. I’ve just finished up some Dragons to take with me.

Enjoying a short break in Spain. First day wandering around Malaga. Great baroque Cathedral and castle spanning several centuries.

"Freeport" Ralph Horsley 30" x 20" Acrylic To see more of Ralph's work see the IX Arts website imaginativerealism.com/artists/ralp...

Enjoyed the Atkinson Grimshaw exhibition at Leeds Gallery. A couple of pieces I’d not seen before.

Very happy to announce that these two pieces have been jury selected into Infected By Art Vol.14, and that Freeport won Bronze Honours in the oil/acrylic/watercolour category.

D&D, MtG, and personal work. #portfolioday

Darkness Descends, another card for Lorwyn-Eclipsed. I have always liked the Kithkin. It was good to revisit them, even if under perilous circumstances. Oils on oil paper, 18"/46cm x 12.5"/32cm AD Sam Padilla Shared with permission ©WOTC

I'm excited that Lorwyn Eclipsed is finally being released and I can share my work on this set. These two land cards are the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor mirror of each other. Thanks to the AD Sarah Wassell for a very fun assignment. ©WOTC

I've been accepted into the GenCon 2026 artshow. Looking forward to being back after taking last year off. I'll certainly have prints and posters of Freeport with me!

My mountain art for Lorwyn has been released

My mountain art for Lorwyn has been released

Welcome back, artists! Quote post with an old piece that you still like!

When not busy sketching commissions I like to do my own on the backs on my artist proofs. Arrtx acrylic markers and Unipin Brushpen.

Artists on gallery! #CommandfestMainz

Very happy to have been jury selected back into the main show.

Arrived at Pyramide, Mainz, Germany, for Commandfest.

Artists, quote with your red art

ya tengo esta masterpiece de @ralphhorsley.bsky.social por fin enmarcada 💙💜❤️

I’ve been working on some Clown Token alters for Commandfest, Mainz, this coming weekend. The alters are all based off robots that feature in my Unfinity card art.

I’ve been enjoying sketching with the Arrtx acrylic paint markers. Trying out a new set.

I’ve signed a lot of Boseiju’s this weekend, and this is a full alter, channeling my Bosk Banneret.

It’s been another busy day at Eternal Weekend Lucca. Lots of signing and sketching. This was a fun one on the back of a Selfless Savior AP.

All set up in Lucca for Eternal Weekend. Doors about to open.

Just arrived in Florence on the way to Lucca. Spotted the Duomo during the landing.

I had a great time meeting all the Players at the Magic Regional Championships in Antwerp. Plus I got to hang out with all these great artists.

Keeping busy sketching at my table. @Magic regional championships - Antwerp

I’ve arrived in Antwerp for the Magic Regional Championship. The journey was car, plane, bus, train, taxi. I feel like I’ve collected a full travel set!