
Featured Artist: Phil Stone
Phil Stone is a Michigan-based artist known for his striking Rulebook Showcase illustrations in Magic: The Gathering. Some of his most famous cards include Ancient Copper Dragon, Sword of Forge and Frontier, and Tyrranax Rex. Phil’s journey into professional illustration has captivated fans across the realm. Meet him at the convention to explore his art and hear his story!
Guest Artists
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RK Post
RK Post, a prominent artist in the world of Magic: The Gathering, has captivated fans with his iconic illustrations for over two decades. Iconic cards like Avatar of Woe and Sakashima the Imposter showcase his ability to bring fantastical creatures and epic scenes to life. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a new fan, RK Post's presence at the convention promises to be a highlight for all Magic enthusiasts.
Learn more at:
Website: https://www.rkpost.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postrk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RkPostArt/
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Randy Gallegos
Randy Gallegos is a distinguished Magic: The Gathering artist known for his detailed and evocative illustrations. His most notable works include Earthcraft, Treasonous Ogre, and Uba Mask, each showcasing his signature style. With a career spanning decades, and multiple industries, his art has left a lasting impact on players across the world. Meet him at the convention to experience his work and learn more!
Learn more at:
Website: https://gallegosart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randygallegos/
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Steven Russell Black
Steven Russell Black is a fine artist and illustrator known for his hauntingly beautiful and surreal artwork. His work in Magic: The Gathering includes cards like Deem Inferior, Devour Intellect, and Servant of the Stinger. His art blends psychological depth with fantasy, creating unforgettable imagery. Meet Steven at the convention to explore his work and hear about his creative process.
Learn more at:
Website: https://www.stevenrussellblack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenrussellblack/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddpainter/
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Milivoj Ćeran
Milivoj Ćeran lives and works in Zaprešić, Croatia.
He has been a professional illustrator since 2002. He is well known for his work in Magic: the Gathering. Since 2016, he has published around 95 cards, and his personal project: "Norse Mythology art book".
His clients include Wizards of the Coast, Legend Story Studios, Blizzard Entertainment, Paizo, Sideshow Collectibles, Cryptozoic Entertainment, Sony Online Entertainment, FASA etc., and he’s done illustrations for games such as Flesh and Blood, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft tcg, Dungeons and Dragons. All artworks are created in traditional media (hand painted).
Learn more at:
Personal Page: https://mceran-art.com
Official Norse Mythology art book site: https://norse-myth.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mceran.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mceran.art/ -
Jeff Laubenstein
Jeff Laubenstein is a veteran illustrator and concept artist known for his storytelling across RPGs and card games. He spent 12 years at FASA Corporation, working on Shadowrun, MechWarrior, BattleTech, Earthdawn, Renegade Legion, Star Trek, and Doctor Who.
With nearly 40 years in the RPG industry, his freelance work has appeared in Dungeon, Dragon, White Wolf, Scrye, and Duelist. He’s created concept art for FASA, WizKids, and Iron Crown.
Jeff’s Magic: The Gathering cards include classics like Show and Tell, Recurring Nightmare, Miscalculation, and Clot Sliver. He’s also illustrated cards for Harry Potter, BattleTech, Shadowrun, Vampire, and Sorcery.
He continues to paint, draw, and travel the world for events like Lucca Comics & Games, MagicCons, CommandFests, and Eternal Weekend.
Next stop: SONOMA CON. See you there!
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Nicki Rapp - Voice Actor
With over 26 years of experience in voice acting, Nicki Rapp has brought to life a wide range of iconic and beloved characters across video games, animated series, and educational media. A graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Nicki honed her craft at Voicetrax in Sausalito, where she developed a deep passion for voice work.
Some of her standout roles include voicing children in the original Sims series and Sims 2 and Sims 3, and lending her voice to countless quirky characters in MySims. Fans may also recognize her portrayal of Lili Zanotto in Psychonauts, Deadeye Courtney in Broken Age, and Lilly in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead. In addition, Nicki brought the notorious tyrant Sammunmak to life in Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, which was recently remastered.
Other notable credits include Alex in Cartoon Network’s Long Live The Royals, Morgan LeFlay in Tales of Monkey Island, and Frogboy in Ikonei Island. For several years, she also voiced Tad for Leapfrog, bringing a fun and educational energy to children’s programming.
Nicki was proudly born and raised in Santa Rosa, and is over the moon to come home for a local Con!!