Friday, March 20, 2015

Facebook?

Should I make a facebook for my alters? Hmm I probably should.. I'll get to making one eventually.



Thursday, March 12, 2015

Restoring an old Sylvan Library


restored old used sylvan library magic the gathering card altered art
A project that took almost 5 hours. This card was so faded and so old I didn't even know what some of the original colors were. Decided to create a more vibrant look by refreshing the old color with more vivid colors. I think it came out looking pretty good. 



restored old used sylvan library magic the gathering card altered art
Next to another worn Sylvan Library


Jigglypuff practice

hand painted altered mtg card jigglypuff on plains basic land
hand painted altered mtg card jigglypuff on plains basic land

Practicing a smooth application of acrylics. Really thin coats of paint is the way to go. Also having a good paintbrush.

I've tried the paint thinner method to remove some of the art on the card and all I can say is, I don't recommend it.  It takes too long it's really damaging to the actual card. There is no way to go back once the art on the card is removed with acetone or paint thinner. It is PERMANENT.

I alter the simple and efficient way, I paint a thin layer of grey as my base and build my colors from there. You can't go wrong with this method. Mistakes are easily scratched off gently with toothpicks.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Anime Swamp Girl Alter


hand painted sexy anime girl on mtg land swamp

Seinfeld Cosmo Kramer Alter

Painting a portrait on a little card has got to be the hardest thing I ever did.

Started off by blocking in the main shapes and working on the background. I had to mix my own browns too since I was working only with primary and secondary colors.

5 hours later and here he is..
a hand painted portrait of cosmo kramer from seinfeld on an alter mtg card

Siege Rhino alter

Extended the borders. About a 1 1/2 hour project. It is up for sale on ebay.

hand painted mtg siege rhino alter art by novamtg

Improved Island

mtg island alter art by novamtg

Zombie Token


Just more practice.

Land: Island

Finally got professional acrylic paints. Practiced extending borders on this basic land.


Hedwig HP

First alter I ever made. I painted this using some really cheap acrylics. 

I used stormscape familiar as a base and turned it into Hedwig from Harry Potter.

A painting of Hedwig from Harry Potter on a magic card.