Acrylic Painting on a Magic: the Gathering Artist Proof by Jeff Miracola

In this video I create an acrylic painting on the backside of a Magic: the Gathering card. However, this is a special M:TG card. It's called an artist proof and is only given to the artists that work on Magic: the Gathering.
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[@Mtonazzi]

Your videos always inspire me to actually grab my pencils, inks and dip pens and draw

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Wonderful. Then I have accomplished my mission :-)

[@alexandrejoao8439]

*yet i never do it

[@Mtonazzi]

@@alexandrejoao8439 if you don't, you should, at least for fun

[@frogtoad4375]

Using the exacto blade to simulate rain is such an ingenious idea.

[@BenjiByt3]

You've recently come to be a big inspiration to me. I found you by chance doing an assignment for school here at MIAD which I saw you went to and I love your work. I also started playing Magic recently and by chance I had one of your cards laying around from back when I collected but didn't play. I love your videos and the way you paint so I've begun to get more into traditional painting, and I've been thinking about trying to alter my cards for fun. I can already feel myself improving a lot more.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Aw man, thanks for those kind words, Ben. Seriously, it always touches me greatly when someone says I inspired them to create. Makes all the long days and nights in my studio worth it. Thanks for sharing.

[@muktiyorse154]

Bro, can you tell me how to get all this? I happen to be a traditional artist and want to turn my imagination into this card. I don't understand how you guys get it and put it through the auction. Thank you

[@WoM]

That is awesome, what a lucky collector/player

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Wow! This was wonderful to watch.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you.

[@Maxpower_55]

It was indeed. Found this 3D alter on a split card. I like the concept for decorative purposes, big fan kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDKZnSumamLY5I

[@YootubeUK]

Very nice! I love the "The Fog" green oozey-mist! Thankyou for sharing with us! :)

[@inigodearcos]

Thank you Jeff, this has been an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@solicube]

I like your idea of starting with the character's silhouette first. I'm keen to give this a shot today and see how it goes :)

[@AlbertFisk]

Would love to see more of these tiny paintings. Turned out great!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thanks, Albert.

[@solicube]

I'm very happy to have stumbled across this channel. Some time ago I was searching for some artists who did fantasy acrylic art, and this perfectly fits what I wanted to learn ^_^

[@daem0nfaust]

This is so relaxing, Jeff. Happy Graveborns...

[@JeffLopes18]

haha relaxing painting graveborns... bob ross fantasy art... some happy little goblins!

[@wizardaffairs5085]

THIS. I would LOVE to see more videos like this. Oh my gosh.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Will do :-)

[@wizardaffairs5085]

@@jeffmiracolaartist Oh my stARS THANK YOU

[@FaithNealArtfaithfully]

This is the first time I’ve seen your work! I’m stunned in the best way! I loveeeee this!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you so much.

[@AarhgYouTube]

Oh man, this was delightful to watch. I'm about to try my hand at painting over a card for the first time, so this was great for inspiration.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

So glad you enjoyed it and found some inspiration. Thank you. And good luck on your project :-)

[@onlyhuman3281]

Im glad u have a job ive been painting alters and miniatures for over 20 years and nobody cares about my art im glad you have a career in fantasy art with wizzards they enjoy the 300% mark up on your art in the form of cards for the public to buy thank you for the vid.

[@raulgonzalezart6006]

Always amazing Jeff.

[@m1sscadaverous]

Please do more videos like this, it's amazing. I'd love to see a process video of some alters!

[@robbielu22]

Excellent! I found your comments on how and why you are working your material very enlightening! And the image was quiet net Too!!!

[@PhunnyConflicts]

Whoa..... I'm so mesmerized....

[@mrbalters4656]

Love seeing magic artists do these. Glad to see you using Golden Fluid Acrylics. Best paints for painting on cards. I have a vid of myself painting a Rockwell on a card on my channel.

[@alkalinetrio759]

I am glad I finally found your KZbin channel. Thank you for signing my Auratogs back in 04 at Columbus OH. I have collected over 100 foil ones sense than. I love the art. Keep on truckin'

[@pinecorey]

Love your mind thoughts through out the process. 👍

[@michaellayne9832]

That was really cool and interesting. Loved the insight into your process and watching you work. I was looking for some inspiration for a gouache cover I'm working on for one of my books, and your video provided it. Thank you!

[@voro_738]

Wow! I just found your channel, and i just barely know what Magic the Gathering is, but i love your work!! You're awesome, and really inspiring!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you, Julia.

[@manubeermann6591]

I panicked when u scratched the surface of the card, cause I thought u were just demonstrating how easy the paint comes off. But the rain effect is amazing. wouldnt dare trying that on one of my alters tho :D

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Oh come on. Live on the edge. Scratch away!! What's the worst that can happen? ;-)

[@manubeermann6591]

jeffmiracola I ruin not only all my work but also my card for instance :D

[@joranmoore5663]

I must say, watching that painting was absolutely mesmerizing. I wish I had even 1/10th your skill.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Joran Moore you’re too kind, Joran. Thank you 🙏

[@GarbagePailKids-yp6wq]

Do more videos of the artist proof card paintings; they’re wonderful and instructive...

[@knightoflostlight6550]

And there is your token, sir. Amazing

[@SoktorDill]

Nice work as always! Anyway, I got a tip for the tape issue. I work as a decorator/painter in Sweden, and we often "lock in" colors after taping. So, paint some acrylic white at the edge of the tape, let it dry and do the actual painting, and voilà! You get a sharp edge after removing the tape.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Great tip. Thanks for that :-)

[@monezIllustrator]

Wow!! Mind blowing

[@popesuavecitoxii2379]

Awesome vid as usual, Jeff! Watching you inspires me so much

[@bartekkucharski3880]

Hey. Years ago I've learned about ACEO and was hooked up. Could finish the piece within a day or two. Sold maybe 2 or 3 pieces but now you've hooked me up again. Amazing work. Always a fan.

[@Bhaal_9]

As always great job Jeff! You are the best!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thanks, Roberto. I appreciate that.

[@ImaginationHobbies]

i love the art of this card! one of my first commanders!

[@floydartx]

Really nice to see this, and a lot to pick up here! Thanks! Do you ever varnish these?

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you. And no, I don’t ever varnish them. For two reasons. I don’t want to risk the card curling up. And I don’t think the owner would appreciate the varnish smell. I’m used to the smell and it never bothers me, but it can be quite strong to a non-artist. Happy holidays!! 😊

[@floydartx]

@@jeffmiracolaartist fair enough :) A good lascaux spray varnish would not curl up the cards as it is what I use on every painting I do on paper. But yeah.. the smell. Luckily a nice plastic sleeve solves all :D

[@Kimos_Illustrations]

This was great! thank you so much for the video Jeff :D

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@fromthedark]

Wow. Awesome work. Love it.

[@felonplays9153]

so I'm sitting here, my mouth wide open because this amazed me so mUCH WOW

[@BryanDavidSnuffer]

Thanks for sharing Jeff!

[@ascheilord]

Hey Jeff. Really a wonderful image. I always enjoy yours videos. Cheers

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you so much, Pablo.

[@ernie_hudds]

I'm a fan of your work too! ;)

[@346ask]

Holy shit that's so sick. I don't even play magic, but that art is wicked!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thanks, Billy. Much appreciated.

[@sunnyadams3504]

I just purchased your DVD titled Fantasy Art Workshop, Acrylic Painting Techniques. I just went through the first DVD, there are a lot of information you offered. Thank you very much. You mentioned the artists who master color harmony, but I did not get the names. Could you please tell me who they are? So I can look at their artworks and learn. Thanks.

[@franckmeissonnier9442]

That was really great! Really appreciate that you are posting this for your fans :) time to invest and enrich my collection i guess :D

[@dwrdwrdwrdwr]

Waw!! That was amazing! Great work👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@oKApplejack]

You can use a white ceramic tile as a palette for acrylics and once it’s full just use a window scraper and boom, clean again lol. Saves ya using CD cases if you end up just slinging them. Also, do you not use any varnish through an airbrush to finish it off? Or is it safe to assume that most collectors are going to be putting the card in a case/sleeve so you don’t have to worry about them touching it enough to rub the paint off?

[@SpaceGalleria]

great video, i work with acrylics, and you definitely had some helpful points,.,thanks

[@markmorris251]

That is really impressive work!

[@TacoLlamaYES]

I love this paint so much ❤️

[@MrTelemikey]

Again, awesome vid. You mention you don't like the paint from tubes as they tend to be too thick. On the other hand you also mention that you thin down your paints with water. Couldn't you thin the tube paint down with water? Or does that dilute the paint too much? Are the soft body paints already premixed with a medium? Sorry for all the questions.

[@AldoMoriA]

Amazing job! Thanks!

[@Lwilibert]

Please more of this. Wonderful!ote

[@itayraviv2422]

An absolutely stunning piece!!! 😍 Did you pre-sketch it on paper or did it just come out as it is?

[@RemedyUnderTheSun]

5:41Was the most satisfying moment of my day.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

I love glazing. So I'm totally with you. It was the most satisfying part of the painting for me, too.

[@guayaba209]

I've been wondering do you prefer acrylics or oil paints? I normally use acrylic and have wondering about diving into oil

[@coolnaj491]

Wooow that's so cool I like it

[@herveglandu4847]

Very nice artwork (and thx for explaining the painting)

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you. And you're also very welcome :-)

[@sleepyyghostt]

wow, thats really cool! i wish i could use the scraping off the bleeding edges trick with my watercolours rip

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Yeah, sadly it won't quite work them same with watercolors. Not plastic-y enough ;-)

[@howardlyon]

Great job, Jeff!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thanks so much, Howard. You're the best!!

[@marvshtlla2181]

Dude you're a wizard!!

[@BabySquirrelBeading]

That was very cool!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you, Emma

[@Esra-yb4xk]

I am interested in painting too..but I never use this paint for details..this working is wonderful!..

[@gerardogf2573]

Very good video, great inspiration. Thank you!

[@lilpedroart]

Yes!! New acrylic vid Thanks jeff 😁

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

You are most welcome.

[@BetinaLundkaerJensenartist]

I enjoy your videos...learning something every time!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thanks, Betina

[@MrFathead]

Dam that was amazing I would love to have that card haha.

[@AlledThundes]

This is really good.

[@DavidBaldo]

Lot's of tips behind the lines, great !

[@andreaserrano3809]

That's so cool!

[@PotatoheadAsh]

How much for one of these? Also please do more of these videos.

[@abzyberdy]

You can try to brush some transparent acryllic over the edge of masking tape, this will seal it and paint will not flow under.

[@dagoelius]

That was really cool! you got a new subscriber.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Happy to have you on board. Thanks for subbing and thanks for enjoying the video, too.

[@ahmenforfandenda]

awesome as always!

[@jaurybeltraoengers5986]

Do you finish it with some protective coat? Amazing work btw.

[@emmablake8498]

This was amazing!! I’m thinking about painting a deck of cards for one of my friends. I’ll probably use the classic bicycle brand...should I be using a base for the paint? And do I need to use a sealer like mod podge??

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Emma U´Ren I haven’t painted on bicycle brand cards. I think they may be a little more shiny and slick than these Magic: the Gathering cards. So yes, you’d want to put down some kind of base coat first. Either white or clear gesso will do just fine. As for a top coat afterwards, you may not need one. But a spray on varnish would be fine. Like a clear acrylic sealer. Just try to spray that on outdoors as it will have fumes. Also, make sure you do a test or two on cards before doing any final paintings. Because you want to find out if the cards will warp after they dry.

[@emmablake8498]

jeffmiracola thank you so much!!!

[@kevinknight287]

This is terrific! Been a fan for years, but never watched one of your videos. I always imagined your voice to be like Morgan Freeman. Oh well.

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

LOL I would LOVE to have a voice like Morgan Freeman because then it would actually be fun to voice my videos ;-)

[@TacoLlamaYES]

For anyone who is inspired by this, I know for sure Hobby Lobby sells blank Canson Artist Trading Card packs :D they are so fun and i've given them to my friends as gifts and they love them so much! I think there are some other brands as well at other art stores like michaels but those were very high quality, and were thick Bristol board and the same size as MTG and PTG cards for sleeves and such.

[@farben_]

How opaque is Golden Fluid Titanium White ? Do you have to make many passes to cover an underneath layer?

[@DeadEndFrog]

thats a precise edge

[@theylivewesleep4682]

Green frog tape works better than blue tape, it’s a little more expensive but no seepage. Take it from a union painter👍🏽 Love your work btw!!

[@Xaroneth]

I just started painting, and tried to paint along with this. These small details are so hard to learn! Also, the green glow totally ruined my painting lol... any tips anyone? Awesome video!

[@doctoralzheimersacademiama]

Wonderful!

[@snuggiethegoblin7101]

delightful!

[@jays1de]

that was boss!

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thank you :-)

[@amaranthaalix7578]

You're awesome

[@riffartcollections7187]

Brilliant!

[@jonathantaylor9881]

brilliant.

[@michaelparsley7572]

Do you use acrylic glaze medium or water when you glaze?

[@JoramVandebeld]

Dude, it's awesome

[@laeythh__1211]

Soooo so cool and awesome *o*

[@leewriter4656]

ROCKSTAR!!!

[@alessandrodasilva6182]

incredible!

[@ibeethatoneguy7807]

That was pretty dope

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Thanks.

[@caneadelic]

If you use masking tape you can then remove it quiet easy afterwards by gently heating it with a hairdryer to soften the gum.

[@sstoeps]

You could use a white as first color on corners, so the bleeding color is actually white... You can still scratch that of, but it will be a even sharper edge...

[@gracenblackwelder7727]

Tip to avoid the blue tape rearing your piece: if you take a hairdryer and heat the tape up, it can help with that

[@moosasanani]

Amazing

[@Spacecookie-]

What size do you make the original artwork for magic cards?

[@jeffmiracolaartist]

Many different sizes. Depends on a lot of factors like deadline, materials, etc. But my smallest MTG paintings are around 8"x10" and my largest are 24"x36" :-)

[@ljsaam5998]

How much are you charging first video of yours I have seen and love painting and MTG so the =subscriber

[@Compactlover1234]

Great!❤👍🖤

[@AlyArts]

What is the brand of the brushes u use?