Christopher's career began in the special makeup effects industry. He designed and created creatures for various television and film projects, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and many horror and monster movies. Since 2005 Christopher has worked in the tabletop gaming industry, specializing in monsters. Book illustrations, trading cards, miniatures, anytime monsters are involved, Christopher is interested. Most recently, he has been focusing on building a world first envisioned in 1998. The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia is a book of monsters and stories, written and illustrated by Christopher, and is the first book in the series. The book, a Fifth Edition D&D stats guide, coloring book, enamel pins, and the book's original work are now available! More work can be found on Christopher's website and blog: www.christopherburdett.com & www.christopherburdett.blogspot.com
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I am pleased to share another interview clip from The Gathering is the Magic that we recorded earlier this year. This time, I am talking about deciding to paint a piece traditionally. Details and links on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-gathering-is-magic-clip-christopher_06730674.html #mtgart #mtgartist #monsterart #monsterartist #thegatheringismagic
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On the blog today, I am talking about the time I painted a fat dog suit for a Kellogg's Fruit Harvest commercial and how it was taken down because of public outcry! https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/kelloggs-fruit-harvest-commercial-fat.html #makeupeffects #dog #effectsartist #kelloggs #specialmakeupeffects #makeupartist
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NEW ART!
Gallionic Gallowglass - 11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper. This is the next piece of art for the second book. These misshapen and powerful warriors seek our heroes. All the details and more on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/gallionic-gallowglass-grand-bazaar-of.html #monsterart #monsterartist #handdrawn #pencilart #pencilartist #warriors
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I am pleased to share another interview clip from The Gathering is the Magic that we recorded earlier this year. This time around, I am talking about the problems of including Easter Eggs. Details and links on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-gathering-is-magic-clip-christopher.html #mtgart #mtgartist #monsterart #monsterartist #thegatheringismagic
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I am thrilled to announce that I will return as a guest to Pensacon this coming Feb. 14-16! This is one of our favorite events and the one that kicks off the year. I hope to see you there! https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/pensacon-2025-guest-announcement.html #pensacon #artshow #guestartist #artistalley #convention
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The Airship Shipwright Tools and Plans - 8 x 10 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper. This is the next piece of art for the second book. This is a selection of airship schematics, plans, and tools for making those plans. All the details and more on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-airship-shipwright-tools-and-plans.html #monsterart #monsterartist #tonedpaper #handdrawn #grandbazaar #airship
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My post-turkey day events end tonight at midnight (EST) Discounts and a chance to win one of my Magic: The Gathering artist proofs with color art! Details and links: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-week-of-black-friday-and-giveaway.html #blackfriday #cybermonday #artsale #monsterart #mtgart #mtgartist #mtgartistproof
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Blasts from the past. Here is some college work I unearthed over the weekend. I found some animations, stills, and a serviceable 360 environment. LOADS more on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/from-archives-3d-work-from-college.html
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The Airship Nackion Drive - 8 x 10 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper. This is the next piece of art for the second book. This is a powerful and mysterious Nackion Drive that powers most modern airships. All the details and more on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-airship-nackion-drive-grand-bazaar.html #monsterart #monsterartist #tonedpaper #handdrawn #grandbazaar #airship #pencilart
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My post-turkey day event is NOW LIVE and runs through next Friday! Deals to be had and a chance to win a FREE Magic: The Gathering artist proof with color art! https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/head-to-my-store-to-take-part-in-black.html #blackfriday #cybermonday #mtgartist #mtgart #artsale #mtgartistproof #turkeyday
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Starting this Friday and running through next Friday, I have some post-turkey day events happening! This includes a chance to win a FREE Magic: The Gathering artist proof with color art on the back! Details: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/enjoy-week-of-black-friday-and-giveaway.html #blackfriday #cybermonday #sale #artsale
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NEW ART!
The Airship - 11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper. This is the next piece of art for the second book. It is not beautiful, fast, or manurable, but it mostly stays in the air when not crashing into towers. All the details and more on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-airship-grand-bazaar-of-ethra.html #monsterart #monsterartist #tonedpaper #handdrawn #grandbazaar #airship #pencilart
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I am pleased to share another interview clip from The Gathering is the Magic that we recorded earlier this year. This time around, I am talking about making real-world animals MAGIC monsters and where I get my inspiration. Details and links on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-gathering-is-magic-clip-christopher.html #mtgart #mtgartist #monsterart #monsterartist #thegatheringismagic
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Sharing two of my recent Magic: The Gathering artist proofs that I added art to. One was a commission from IX, and the other was done as part of the AP drawing session. Details on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/recent-magic-gathering-artist-proof-art_01042211343.html #mtgart #mtgartist #mtgaritstproof #artistproof
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MtG Foundations Artist Proofs have arrived! Details and links on the blog today! https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/new-artist-proofs-now-available.html #mtgart #mtgartist #mtgartistproof #artistproof #mtgfoundations #foundations #monsterart #monsterartist
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Sharing the mighty Ubervamp from season 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Words and images on the blog: https://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2024/11/from-archives-ubervamp-turok-han-buffy.html #makeupeffects #buffythevampireslayer #btvs #monsterart #monsterartist #makeupfx #demon #vampire #ubervamp
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