The Magic Art of Karl Kopinski

This video looks at the timeless quality of the artwork of Karl Kopinski.
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[@RhysticStudies]

watch the entire Magic Art series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLg9H9LJ2OoGDk-rv1Tz2KuNkgUoRDSHbb

[@novasnotvibing]

TheMagicManSam i dont know if it wasnt creatively satisfying for you bit i miss curving out

[@Marcos-dg6gj]

where do you get all the art in good quality is there a specific website?

[@DamienDrgv]

At 4:33 what is the title of the book?

[@joaogregorio6874]

You overlooked a massively fun detail: That the model for Liliana Vess is Karl Kopinski's wife! I'd love to know how she feels about that

[@The_Nerd_King]

Good, she should feel very good!👍🏾

[@elipetrou9308]

Proud

[@Nateson]

This was a really cool video. Art, history, and magic. Very well put together. The editing style is really cool. The way you transition through the art is really creative. As an editing junkie I absolutely love this video. This is really good stuff man.

[@Mr12toe]

Karl Kopinski is one of my favorite artists of all time (especially his drawings). Thank you for taking the time to take a deep dive into his work and sharing it among the masses! I don't know if you take requests, but hopefully we'll get to see Jaime Jones, Wesley Burt, Peter Mohrbacher, or even Allen Williams sometime in the future! Even then, there's still many, many great mtg artists and it would take forever to get to all of them. Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@RhysticStudies]

I'm glad you enjoyed! and you're right: it may take a few years to knock out all the big names, and even after that, a hundred will be left to cover.

[@leinardesteves3987]

You should just make a series like this about artists you love. Not just magic artists but those you just truly find amazing, I think it’ll help the artist and the people get inform cause god damn you’re good with drawing people in

[@xavierh3186]

I am always excited to see these videos in my feed. I wish I could get a new one daily! But if that was the case we'd lose the quality and spirit in these videos that I love.

[@RhysticStudies]

yep. "art takes time," as they say.

[@corvusdelicti8853]

Stunning. Thank you for this video. Kopinski's work is just amazing.

[@Gamez7Machinery]

Damn, I was wondering where I had seen his face so clearly before. Turns out it was in the art of Ultimate Price! Great video Sam!

[@lefvaidarts2694]

I've studied illjustration for 3 years and Fine Arts for 4, and I wish I could have know about this videos by then, because this tramples every art history or art theory lesson I've had in those combined 7 years. Congratulations for this quality content, and thank you so much.

[@tillholder2400]

Well... I think the thing is about studying art is that the REALLY skilled artists hardly ever teach. You have lots of these types of artists that went like 30% of the way and got good enough to impress the universities and schools, therefore getting jobs as teachers and instructors.

[@purklefluff]

art lecturers (university level) are required to be practicing artists with their own research/exhibition schedules. Besides, it's possible to be a great artist and not want to live your life on a commission basis and want a salary. =)

[@vernonmyerd6473]

Ancient aliens

[@Sokommichklar]

it's because he is providing easy answers and interpretations instead of teaching you to do the same.

[@sunther8041]

Hold on, are you David Bibián?

[@tonyshiakallis7878]

Love this series, really hope there is more to come!

[@RhysticStudies]

most definitely.

[@Baby_boodle]

This video is an instant favorite. Thank you so very much for making it, and about one of my favorite artists.

[@RhysticStudies]

:)

[@Alex-fm3og]

Just finished watching all of this artist spotlight series (i think) and it's been amazing. The flow is perfect and certainly feel like I've learnt quite a lot about art in general. Magic art is beautiful and these are a very talented bunch of people we have creating it for us. Thanks for highlighting them and their work.

[@apony6263]

One of my favorites little touches in kopenskis work is on krenko mob boss. If you follow the direction his finger is pointing, you realize he's pointing at the artists signature at the bottom of the piece!

[@nathanielmoody3656]

This video was awesome. Your breakdown of Karl’s work was spot on and insightful. I’m excited to check out more of your content!

[@alexwilliamfisher]

Man your channel is quickly becoming one of my favourites.

[@GalileoAV]

Really love these videos. I like magic for it's strategy and from the perspective of a game, but what truly makes me love it is the world-building. The lore, the flavor text, and the top notch artwork has a place close to my heart.

[@Disquoveri]

Haven't played MTG in years. Still subbed for the relaxing voice and trip down memory lane. Quite a talented orator.

[@WilhelmScreamer]

Those are some of my favorite warhammer pieces, it's super cool to learn of his other work

[@darkscion1]

Your videos have really made me appreciate the art on Magic cards once again. It was the reason back in the mid nineties that got me interested in the game in the first place. I am still on kind of a hiatus from Magic and haven't really played since Khans was released. I honestly didn't think much of the set at first, I don't know if I was burned out at the time, was let down in some ways or had my expectations way too high. I think I was hoping for another major game changer like Shards of Alara was. (The new enemy wedge tri-lands was what I was psyched most for at the time.) Since I discovered your channel, I went back and started building EDH decks again and my friend wants to go back to 60 card "kitchen table" magic where anything pretty much goes. I have added disdainful stroke, mastery of the unseen and collateral into these decks since you made me give Khans block another look. Thank you for rekindling my love of the game. Can't wait for the next video dude!

[@RhysticStudies]

this is so cool. thank you for sharing. I'm stoked I could help you see the game in a different light!

[@QUAD9s]

Amazing and informative as always. Absolutely love this series. If you haven't seen them all, definitely go back and watch them or if you have, rewatch them.

[@RhysticStudies]

high five, Drew.

[@arturkibke5859]

Just found this vid And i ll do

[@McFisticuffs]

I'm still pretty new to MtG but I loved the art for Rabid Bite so much that I looked up the artist's name. I'm glad I did, all that art was gorgeous.

[@prufrock1977]

Such an amazing analysis! I absolutely love this series.

[@mathematics117]

beautiful, I'm falling more in love with your content. It really highlights what I love about magic, it's the worlds and the flavour... not just how expensive your deck is.

[@kaiserfranz3138]

I love Karl's work. One of my favorite pieces is one of Austrian soldiers marching into battle during the Napoleonic wars.

[@andrewtuck77]

Excellent video. Love Kopinski's work 👍

[@GuardDogEvents]

Such a fabulous portfolio. I can not believe was so much depth to the cards i loved so much

[@MrJackPeppers]

The way you show us Magic: the Gathering art is art itself. Awesome content as always.

[@mrlicorice7314]

Always a great day when I see your videos up, my man! You continue to be a huge inspiration to me.

[@RhysticStudies]

so great to hear that. thank you!

[@horusemerald97]

you know, Sam, I gotta say, I am REALLY loving your videos as of late! Keep up the amazing work!

[@RhysticStudies]

nice. thanks!

[@shovanpradhan6570]

I played that game once....I loved those drawings...but didn't know who did that... thanks for this video

[@br_a1n161]

I Love the work of Kopinski... since my GW days.

[@blasteroid95]

so glad i've found an art channel that provides some critical analysis of some art. My first video of yours that iv'e watched, but hopefully more to come!

[@obeycelestia]

Another fantastic profile Sam! I LOVE the new art on Chord of Calling and now I know a lot more about the artist that brought it to me. I Love Karl's Ravnica goblins. There's something almost charismatic about their comically large noses profiled so prominently.

[@RhysticStudies]

his goblins are one of a kind. dem noses!

[@simongunkel7457]

To some degree it's showing his background as a GW artist. The Warhammer Gobbos and 40k grots got really big noses about the time he started working there (Brian Nelson was the sculptor who really made that the GW style of gobbos and he started in 1995, but with the usual run ups to production the first big wave of new style greenskins hit just when Karl got hired in 1997. The previous iteration by Kev Adams and Colin Dixon had more diminutive noses).

[@obeycelestia]

That's a very interesting observation! I'm not really familiar with 40K but that sounds like a plausible explanation for the stylistic choice.

[@WhiteKnightAngel]

Sam! Brilliant presentation and analysis! Presentations like these make you really appreciate the art within MTG. Some of us don't really give the art a second look as we don't know what to look for. However, now at least I can look at a Karl Kopinski piece and really appreciate it. Thank you!

[@RhysticStudies]

awesome. this is great to hear! thank you.

[@themuffindragon]

Awesome video! I recently built a Krenko EDH deck and am loving it! Now I can admire the art from a deeper perspective

[@nathanMangion_Elyden]

one of my fave artists. Period. Since his work on Games workshop stuff I;ve been following him - I love his style

[@camotophat]

This is a fantastic series. Possibly the most intelligent series about anything Magic related on KZbin to date.

[@hksaunes]

To date your content is the only mtg content I watch more than one time ... on purpose. I have learned a lot about art from your coverage.Thank you, so much.

[@TheOmegaSkater]

Great analysis of what makes Kopinskis artstyle so good. Cards like Elvish Archdruid, Chord of Calling or Krenko really speak to me and i often find my self using/liking cards that Karl Kopinski has done the art for ^^ Cards like Bloodchinrager, War Flare or Mardu Heartpiercer just illustrate the nature of the Mardu so well

[@Nitesh-zq2fs]

I had been underestimating him...the video proves what he's got...his works are marvelous.

[@Barely_Here]

Karl Kosinski is one of my favorites for sure

[@PaperStVideos]

Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant video from a fantastic series :)

[@fabroxfabrox3783]

Sam, you are by far my favorite youtube channel. Keep up the awesome work!

[@RhysticStudies]

thanks a lot! I'm glad you're digging my work.

[@psychbookman8613]

I love your videos. I was drawn in to MTG for the incredible art, and your content has truly enhanced my appreciation for this work...I learn something new with every video. Thank you.

[@marknocent]

Dude, this series is really great. Thank you.

[@samwolthuis1541]

Sam, your videos are fantastic!!! Keep up the good (or amazing) work!

[@Kay_Drechsler]

Can't wait to see your video about Rebecca Guay!

[@nickstelzer]

Love these! Excited for Paolo Parente, Daren Bader and rk post. Keep up the great work.

[@PaintByMonster]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and I subscribed. I think today is the first time I have seen your channel. And I look forward to watching more!

[@Cheesecakeneb]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on KZbin in a while! So awesome!

[@zackpumpkinhead8882]

6:35 Hey the Ottomans and the Mongols were totally different empires.

[@chekl1982]

another amazing work. you definitely found a niche and you are great at it.

[@apony6263]

came back to watch this video because i have been playing velomachus's alternate art. its such a badass looking dragon

[@pogo8050]

I saw he made the 6th edition ogre kingdom cover and had to see what else he had. Apparently he’s huge and has some truly phenomenal illustrations

[@edersanz2064]

fantastic!! I Will donate on patreon over the Next month. You do a great work with your videos and you deserve it

[@RhysticStudies]

awesome, thank you!

[@Dimysam]

I have never thought how magic opens the world for such amazing art, even though I have always loved the artwork of the game. I mean, nowadays we have photography, so portraits are not so relevant as they were before. But then we add this fantasy themes and there are whole new situations and people to paint that are impossible to catch with a camera.

[@jaear6032]

im using his drawing as a guide i really did learn alot such as making a great pose for a chqracter drawing.

[@quietchase]

Such a great video. Thank you

[@markh7523]

Nicely articulated

[@jonnylukens4683]

Thank you for helping people realize that so much of the art created today is comparable or better than the stuff you'd see in a museum in Europe that's been there for 500 years. A lot of it is a thousand times better, and because we see so much of it now it's like we're immune and so it doesn't get the proper recognition.

[@OriginalOldhammerArtwork]

Fantastic

[@ThorMan91587]

I loved the video. I've been a fan of Karl's work for ages. I'd like to see a video on the late, great Wayne England, at some point.

[@rftiff]

Great videos and better info. Thank you for giving me MtG material to watch with my wife.

[@HalfWarrior]

Karl is absolutely fantastic!

[@MrTrenttness]

Nice work Carl!

[@ThePeteriarchy]

I'm not very familiar with a lot of things about MTG apart from what I learn from my brother who's been in love with the game for decades. I never knew Kopinski made such great art for MTG, and I've followed his work, especially his historical sketches with great line work for a while now. It's nice to see a fantastical side to his art in a franchise someone near to me values.

[@captainstrangiato961]

Sweet video as usual! I would love to see a video about Mark Tedin's art. My favorite classic magic artist.

[@khulegubuyandelger8140]

well here is a subscriber for ya, keep up the great work!

[@freddy1585]

Great video bro. Just subscribed

[@Yvon-]

Another great video! Well done!

[@bjpcorp]

I really like these artist studies, I recognise his artwork, I heard his name interesting to know more about Karl Kopinski. His work is stunning!

[@musich13]

Always excellent.

[@hectormorales4090]

Just found this and is awesome!

[@howieharkema8576]

awesome work thank you

[@thirdplanetman9468]

Duuuuuude you are ultimate quality, silky smooth, thanks. +sub +like

[@magnusmungo7163]

I love this so much

[@MrMeldonius]

How about Rob Alexander or Johannes Voss in some future video? :)

[@mistertadakichi]

I second the Johannes Voss request - Gift of Orzhova might be my favorite MtG piece ever.

[@aidand.7911]

I want to be able to sketch like this dude so bad. I wish I could draw portraits from scratch like he does

[@internetman1213]

Aidan D. Practice it my dude, see what he does and try to replicate it. Soon you’ll figure out your own way

[@erkanzultan]

wow, thanks for letting me know about this

[@mrchips1795]

Great video mate

[@johnnygotti4369]

Playing mtg forever this makes me smile

[@ryanng754]

Drawing so that we still enthuastic about art and better view about our way of drawing.

[@guywithapencil]

I love this!

[@16.chapel]

Fantastic!!

[@TurboSolid9]

Please do Clint Cearley! He has a great online presence (you might be able to get a hold of him) and his pieces and techniques are incredible.

[@delco2035]

hey thanks to the algo great discovery cool work man

[@MrDAVIDplaysGAMES]

Love this video

[@dantescanline]

I'm going to echo what 99% of the other comments say: you're making fantastic videos.

[@ragingpiano9887]

I like the way you used bloke. Britain approves

[@maxma9326]

hi sam, i'm pretty sure Dragonlord Atarka was traditional, cause there's a for sale post in a group on facebook a while back.

[@RockmeHellsing]

He is maybe my favorite Artist

[@sawyerlawler2489]

That Skeletonize artwork.... wow.

[@CanYouBeVideo]

Awesome video!!!

[@madwez]

one of the best ever, next is adrian smith also from games workshop in the 90s

[@peterolschner4677]

Knocked it out of the park.

[@Lornext]

The instant that Magic art turns digital I turn my look away. Pure traditional is what makes me love Magic art.

[@RhysticStudies]

while I tend to favor traditional painting, there are a few artists who use digital to great effect. Check out Seb McKinnon's work and see if that changes your mind.

[@Lornext]

Yeah, I know Seb, still kind of reminds me of Kopinski. However, his Innistrad art somehow seems different from rest of his work, meaning more likeable.

[@BossSmiles3]

AWESOOOOME

[@liamdawson6129]

Karl's a funkin' beast! Everything the dude does is magic.

[@Savorychicken41]

So good

[@SethSmucker]

I love your content