#Ron Spencer

[mtg-art-daily]

Terror

Artist: Ron Spencer

[sliversofmagicpod]

A Text copy of our Questionaire answered by Ron Spencer regarding his art for Heart Sliver.

What, if any, inspirations did your draw from when working on Heart Sliver?

There was a VERY detailed and specific style guide sent to the artists.  Contained in that was a drawing of a Sliver by Anson Maddocks.    That illustration provided the basic anatomy of the Slivers.  His piece featured the Sliver with a H.R. Giger translucence.  

The art description that they provided for the Heart Sliver required that it was in a volcanic environment.   With that in mind, I swapped  the transparent skin for a thicker looking, gray hide.  

To make it vary from the provided reference, I gave it a gnarled, crusty look.  The Heart Sliver needed to blend into the walls and ceiling of a lava cavern, not a spaceship's vent pipes.

Aside from those changes, I stuck with the general anatomy requirements - elongated / beaked / eyeless head, one spiked arm, some type of extrusions on the back and two tails.

Do you remember what, if any, details Wizards of the Coast gave you for the specifics of the card? (Color, environment, etc.) 

The only thing that I remember from the art assignments description was that it be shown prowling the ceiling of a lava cavern.

The artists weren’t given the names of the cards, card mechanics or flavor text.

So we looked at the art guide and the assignment notes and went from there.

What are your thoughts regarding slivers as whole?(whether in the actual card game or just appearance wise)

As monsters go, they’re fine. Not my favorite but more fun to do than some of the other creatures.

Their non-anthropomorphic anatomy can be a problem for dynamic compositions. Unless the viewer knows exactly what they’re looking at and is used to seeing Slivers crawling around, they can be very confusing to look at.

That’s why nearly all the Sliver art has the creature in a profile type pose or side view. All of body parts are shown with no overlapping.  

The straight- on, front or back view of a Sliver would be a tangled blob, especially with a background and at card size.

All of that being said, they’re quick and fun to draw. Maintain the basic anatomy, then start sticking on spikes, talons and corrugated tendons.

It’s hard to mess up a Sliver.

What’s your favorite part of the art you drew for Heart Sliver?

It’s always fun to draw creatures in fire light. The craggy hide with orange highlights made for a rugged looking beast.

Do you have any trivia or fun fact you remember regarding Heart Sliver?

Only that I was unsure how to make the image interesting.   It needed an aggressive look.  So I tried a somewhat frontal /top view with the Sliver moving toward the viewer.  As mentioned, the anatomy made this difficult.  

To keep action in the pose and maintain a discernible figure, I had to turn its head to the side.  This made it appear to be distracted or looking around, rather than lunging at the viewer.  

Not what I’d originally intended but there were other cards to get done and a deadline looming. 

Do you have any fun memories from after it was a printed card? E.G. Interactions with the players that stuck with you?

The Heart Sliver seemed to be well received by the players.  The autograph stacks included a decent number of that card.  Prints sales for that art were fine.  Not remarkable but far better than I’d anticipated.

When asked if it was a tough or good card, the players would shrug and reply that it was good.  Not awesome or “broke" - but still useful.

[ouchmaster6000]

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Mudbrawler Raiders by Ron Spencer

[lord-soth-dk]

[ashrawolfeart]

Studies of works created by Ron Spencer. One of my favorite artists, he is most well known for his work on Magic The Gathering cards, but my favorite of his works (like these studies) are from the White Wolf RPG books.

[horror-art-the-gathering]

bog imp

[bilrost]

Magic: The Gathering

[tuif]

GAZE UPON THIS RON SPENCER ART

[menuthegathering]

Infernal Spawn of Infernal Spawn of Evil {8}{B}{B}

Creature — Demon Child

Flying, first strike, trample

Once each turn, while you’re searching your library, you may pay {1}{B}, reveal Infernal Spawn of Infernal Spawn of Evil from your library and say “I’m coming, too!” If you do, Infernal Spawn of Infernal Spawn of Evil deals 2 damage to a player of your choice.

8/8

Illustrated by Ron Spencer

2004

[mtg-art-daily]

Terror

Artist: Ron Spencer

[detectivejay]

Time for a new poll! I'm curious to see the spread of answers on this one (and hear any other series not on the list.) Tried to go for a range of older and newer series on here, more on the older end of the spectrum, but I can't cover everything with the limited poll options here, so I hope you'll share your answers! :)

Please reblog for a larger sample size, thank you!

[ouchmaster6000]

[pomegranatesarchive]

what would you like to eat today? just pick something—an appetizer, a main course, or a dessert—and a boy (or multiple) of your choice! would you prefer a shrimp cocktail or teriyaki salmon?

you can choose from the following characters/people: formula one, harry potter, criminal minds, and even stranger things! please let me know who you want me to write about! i do also accept pairing + reader, just be specific!

THE RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED

the menu:

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hainanese chicken rice: "i like your...pupils?"

pad thai: "before you say anything about me being at home tonight, i want to remind you that you are too.”

zabaglione: "did you know you talk in your sleep?"

nasi goreng: “since when does your job extend to giving me relationship advice?”

chocolate mousse: "your feet are freezing!"

pho: “you seemed a little off on the phone, so i wanted to make sure you had something nice to come home to.”

kimchi-jjigae: "shit, i forgot to grab an umbrella. i didn't know it was raining"

beef bourguignon: "have you ever been in love?"

macarons: "why are you so jittery?"

flan: "don't worry, i won't tell anyone that my big bad roommate is afraid of a little thunder."

ratatouille: “tell me how you fell in love with me.”

soufflé: “why are you so grumpy all the time?”

quiche lorraine: “you fell asleep in my arms. it was kind of adorable.”

risotto: “can i sleep in your room tonight? is that weird to ask?”

cacio e pepe: "we'll need to do some serious redecorating if i do move in."

dorayaki: "please don't ask me if i'd still love you if you turned into a zombie."

atayef: “i’d love to stop kissing your neck in public, believe me, but it’s all i can reach!”

banana pudding: "i want to stay and watch those stupid nature documentaries. okay?"

shawarma: “look, i got us matching pool floaties!”

mango sticky rice: “it’s not my fault your boxers are so comfortable. besides, it’s not like anyone’s going to know.”

focaccia: "can we do that again? my eyes were closed."

tiramisu: "i left you a note, did you read it?"

pinakbet: “hey, wait up- your collar’s all crooked, let me fix it.”

mooncakes: "we can't keep meeting like this. someone will find out."

ragù alla bolognese: "what do you mean you've never gone trick-or-treating?!"

churros: "i brought you flowers."

mapo tofu: "i did your taxes."

albondigas: "you...you learned how to cook my favorite food?"

teriyaki salmon: "who needs friends? i have you."

crema catalana: "are you jealous?"

rice pudding: "you sure this looks fine?"

sinigang: "i thought you wanted some space?"

rasgulla: "why are you looking at me like that?"

kofta: "yawning whilst trying to convince me you’re not tired tends to have the opposite effect.”

shrimp cocktail: "you're telling me that you've only had one crush your entire life? that's bullshit. tell me who it is."

empanadas: "you smell good."

paella: "are you always this happy?"

pani puri: "you kissed me! you kissed me, how's that not a big deal?"

brownies: "i'm not sleeping in your bed, it hurts when my legs dangle over the edge, you know?"

chiles en nogada: “can i hold your hand? is that weird to ask?”

baba ghanoush: "I would've moved to the floor but you were using me as a pillow."

tempura: "i'm sorry, babe, are those flashcards?"

biangbiang noodles: “weird way to propose but the answer is yes.”

clam chowder: “you’re sleeping on the floor.”

chicken riggies: "stop jumping in those leaves"

chocolate mousse: ”you look—uh, good. you look good.”

haricots verts with herb butter: "you know you can just say 'no' if you don't want to come with me to the party."

roast duck: “are you okay? you look a little…”

leg of lamb: "why did you pick me of all people to haunt?"

cedar-plank salmon: "put the icing DOWN."

french toast: "you can… drink blood from me if you want."

chocolate cake: "am i too close?"

lemon curd: "laundry day doesn’t mean walking around in your underwear, but for you, i’ll make an exception."

bouillabaisse: "jealous? me? pff. never."

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thank you for participating!! hope you enjoyed <33

[ellswritings]

Masterlist ;)

*= smut

The Hunger Games

Imagines

Finnick Odair

Wasting All These Tears On You

Don’t Be Late

Love and War

Peeta Mellark

They Don't Know About Us

Katniss Everdeen

Johanna Mason

Haymitch Abernathy

Worse Things

Cato Hadley

Marvel Sanford

Clove Kent

Coriolanus Snow

Sejanus Plinth

Series

none yet :(

Teen Wolf

Imagines

Scott McCall

Stiles Stilinski

Derek Hale

Jealousy, Jealousy

Peter Hale

Chris Argent

Lydia Martin

Issac Lahey

Allison Argent

Malia Hale/Tate

Liam Dunbar

Kira Yukimara

Series

Lupus Nox- S1 Cast, Prologue, S1 E1, S1 E2, S1 E3, S1 E4, S1 E5, S1 E6, S1 E7, S1 E8, S1 E9, S1 E10, S1 E11, S1 E12

The Maze Runner

Imagines

Thomas

Newt

Minho

Gally

Aris

Brenda

Sonya

Harriet

Series

none yet :(

Marvel

Imagines

Steve Rogers

Sparks Fly

Tony Stark

Snowflake

Bucky Barnes

Loki Laufeyson

Natasha Romanoff

Clint Barton

Logan Howlett

Peter Quill

Misery Loves Company

Gamora Ben Titan

Peter Parker

Peter Parker (TASM)

Thor Odinson

Michelle Jones-Watson

Wanda Maximoff

Pietro Maximoff

Series

none yet :(

Once Upon A Time

Imagines

Regina Mills

Emma Swan

Killian Jones

David Nolan/Prince Charming

Peter Pan

Rumplestiltskin

Neal Cassidy/Baelfire

Series

none yet :(

Bridgerton

Imagines

Anthony Bridgerton

How To Be A Heartbreaker

Colin Bridgerton

Benedict Bridgerton

King George

Simon Bassett

Eloise Bridgerton

Series

none yet :(

Harry Potter

Imagines

Harry Potter

About Time

Ron Weasley

Hermoine Granger

Fred Weasley

George Weasley

Remus Lupin

Sirius Black

James Potter

Like I Can

Draco Malfoy

Lucius Malfoy

Tom Riddle

Luna Lovegood

Bellatrix Lestrange

Series

none yet :(

Glee

Imagines

Finn Hudson

Sam Evans

Jesse St. James

Quinn Fabray

Santana Lopez

Brittany S. Pierce

Rachel Berry

Mercedes Jones

Mike Chang

Noah Puckerman

Series

none yet :(

Criminal Minds

Imagines

Aaron Hotchner

Undercover Heat

Spencer Reid

Derek Morgan

No Place Like Home

Emily Prentiss

Jennifer Jareau

Matthew Simmons

Luke Alves

Kate Callahan

Series

none yet :(

9-1-1

Imagines

Evan 'Buck" Buckley

Eddie Diaz

I Knew You Were Trouble

Bobby Nash

Athena Grant

Howard 'Chimney' Han

Maddie Buckley

Series

none yet :(

Gossip Girl

Imagines

Chuck Bass

Nate Archibald

Dan Humphrey

Serena Van Der Woodsen

Blair Waldorf

Carter Baizen

Series

none yet :(

Pitch Perfect

Imagines

Jesse Swanson

The Flirting Game

Beca Mitchell

Chloe Beale

Bumper Allen

Cynthia Rose

Benji Applebaum

Donald Walsh

Fat Amy/Patricia Hobart

Series

none yet :(

Miscellaneous

Chandler Bing

New Years Eve

We Can’t Be Friends

[megwritesriddles]

HEADCANON/DRABBLE REQUESTS OPEN!! MDNI 18+ (backlogged but still open)

Characters I will write:

Tom Riddle, Draco Malfoy, (Young) Severus Snape, Neville Longbottom, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley

Any of the Stardew Valley bachelors (i’m not super familiar with Shane tho so keep that in mind)

Spencer Reid

Mike Schmidt

Peeta Mellark (PLEASE), Sejanus Plinth, (maybe Snow)

Josh Futturman, Derek Danforth, Billy Burn

Tate Langdon, Michael Langdon

Kurt Kunkle

Brahms Heelshire

Rules:

I will not write incest, pedophilia (or crazy age gaps), anal or anything involving bodily fluids other than cum

Keep in mind that the idea is for these to be short, maybe bulletpoints or just a couple hundred words (knowing me if i like your prompt i’ll go way over)

I prefer to write smut and non-established romantic relationships (eg. they start as friends/enemies/fwbs/exes etc but get together) but don’t mind writing fluff or established relationship in the short form (pls specify in the ask if you want smut if the prompt doesn’t make it clear)

Please send in at least a slight scenario and not just a character eg. “Young Severus as your boyfriend headcanons please” or “Spencer Reid when you ask him to be friends with benefits” or “Tom Riddle using sex magic on you”

Include as much detail as you like about the scenario, but I won’t write reader to have any specific traits unless they’re fairly general (eg. plus-size) just so more people can enjoy it.

I only write afab!reader (usually with female pronouns but I can do gender neutral) simply because I couldn’t do amab justice with my own experiences.

Thank you to anyone who requests!!

Lots of love,

Meg (´ ω `♡)

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