This channel has been a source of bonding with my mother who is a professional artist and graphic designer. I get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing her smile and nod along while you narrate the particular methods and styles employed while breaking down what sets each piece apart. She doesn't really get MtG and isn't especially interested in the fantasy setting but she definitely understands and respects the art and artists involved with bringing the cards to life. These videos are like a bridge between our interests, serving as a common ground where I can relate to her and her to me. Keep up the great work!
Excellent as always, it boggles my mind that your channel isn't more popular. I've been spreading the good word about your videos to artsy friends and fellow magic players.
since I was a kid, I always loved the documentary format.
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I never gave the necessary attention to this artist. I am very happy to be able to watch content like this, which makes us admire artists like Palumbo!
When I first discovered this channel I had just started playing this game and never gave the art a second thought, now my turns take a few minutes as I pause over every image appreciating the little things in each piece. This series is one of the best.
In this serie, you only did focus on artists that struck my eyes, through my early days in Magic and the following journey. The one you notice at the bottom of the small cardboard stuff. Awesome work as always. Thanks !
Out of all the youtubers I subscribe to and check up on, you are by far the one I look forward to the most! There is no one else out there who makes videos like you. So thank you for the amazing content!!
I find it really difficult to express how incredible this whole series has been. Each installment just gets better and better. It feels like my personal portfolio of magic artist knowledge has grown with the series. I think its about time I raise my patreon contribution.
I always love these art review videos (being a teacher of maths, it's really great to be able to access this sort of content). Coming back home after the sesh and watching makes these videos additionally special.
Watching your videos has given me a new appreciation for the art and artists that bring our game to life. Thank you for that. This has become a series that I look forward to.
I have discovered your chanel yesterday, since then i am in love an watching every thing you have posted. Is rare chanels that talk about the things i most love in magic, art and flavor.
Somehow your videos turn art into an experience, rather than a form of expression. I'm very grateful for somebody that can teach me so much about art that may be completely obvious to the trained eye, and invisible to others!
Incredible. These videos really make me appreciate the game that much more. I clicked on this video not knowing the name and was surprised at how many iconic pieces he has done that I immediately recognized. Very cool. And yes, you must appreciate some good visable brush strokes: love that stuff.
I was up in my room checking for uploads for my subscriptions and said "huh Magicman sam hasn't uploaded in a month, hopefully he does soon" I went to make a sandwich and my wish was granted. Excellent video as always!
I love these videos about the art. They are so informative, thoughtful, and professional looking and sounding! We need more of this kind of content on RUclips!
I would love to see you make a series where you have conversations with the artists. You could talk to them about their backgrounds, influences, a conversation about their most popular art and the ones they love the most and why. I think of all the MTG youtubers, you are uniquely qualified in your analytic ability, attention to details, work ethic and presentation skills. In the way your videos can be seen as sort of a tribute, I'm sure a conversational version would appeal to other artists, MTG players and art fans in general.
I really love the new Gaea's Blessing he did the art for, I know its a little different that much of his recent work but I just think it looks so great.
It's funny how for the longest time I didn't do any research on the artist who created on of my favorite cards for its art. Public execution shows the fear and horror of the crowd but also the twisted ones who enjoy the execution. Visually pleasing and simplistic art with deep emotion is why I like Anthony palumbos work, brother of David Palumbo.
Your videos are amazing; you are one of my favorite youtubers, and the mood you create is so calming, I've begun regularly watching your videos whenever my anxiety starts spiking Thank you for making these videos.
I have been thinking about my requests for a month now and Ive figured out my favorite artists you are most likely to cover. 1. Christopher Moeller (what deep blues!) 2. Carl Critchlow (ooo i love his art!) 3. Scott Fischer (i love his ability to paint flesh w oils and his geometric style similar to Terese Nielson) 4. Anthony S. Waters (again this guy can paint some amazing blues, but with compliments and contrasts that blow me away) 5. (bonus) L.A. Williams (this guy is in a league of his own, along with the more bizarre styles of other former artists from the early days.
Omg you have to Igor Kierluk at some point. The way he uses colors combined with the intricate, yet subtle backgrounds and popping vibrant subjects is just amazing. I think you should at least consider him for a video.
Fblthp was just spoiled to have his own card in the next magic set: War of the Spark!!.. that card art is super nostalgic to me. Back in return to Ravnica I pulled a foiled version of Totally Lost in a pack and there was always something about the art that I really enjoyed. The card wasn't very good but I've always held onto it because of that ease of legibility. Always great videos, Rhystic!
I think my favorite art comes from Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss. Thalia, Guardian of Thraben and to a lesser extent Angelic destiny are my favorite card arts in the game. Something about the upward angle and the cloud of silver hair that catches Innistrad's sunlight make's Thalia more angelic than any angel printed in the set.
Hey all i want to say is i love your videos. You get me inspired to draw and paint, just from pullings apart some ofa my favorite cards and to that a say thanks.
Great video as always, Sam! In case you’re open to suggestions, I would totally love a video about the lesser known or seemingly forgotten artists from MtG’s past. A favourite of mine is definitely Eric Peterson. He illustrated many iconic cards such as Braids, Mutilate and the Euro Lands Venezia Island/Netherlands Plains, but he apparently vanished from the face of the earth since the early 2000s. No kidding, there’s little to no information about the guy online, and I’m pretty sure there are no signed cards from him. Saluti dall’Italia!
i cant get over vanquish the weak and human frailty. this guy seriously knows how to make a skull spooky and intimidating and ordeal of nylea is jaw dropping too
dude i love ur vids so much they are so inspiring. but i hope u could do more on card mechanics and histories like the one with bolt, needle and snappy. those ones are real fun.
Hey, love the series! Would love to see you tackle James Paick some day: his basic Plains panorama in Scars of Mirrodin was one of the first things that caught my eye about Magic art and Embermaw Hellion is GORGEOUS, especially in foil.
I think Cultivate deserves a shoutout here, but my favorite is probably Entourage of Trest-- the colors, the composition and the diverse and attractive array of cultural appearances brought together by the bright, silver belts really got me to pay attention to the card.
Rekt! I just looked up Palumbo and didn't realize how talented the Palumbo family is! Looking back through Mausoleum Guard has a very enticing drama to the lighting, capturing the twilight before the darkest night.
one of my favorite MTG artists is Phil Foglio, with his comical art. My favorite one of his is Master Decoy because of the vibrant pink grass and the zebra unicorn. it's very odd, and I like it. I also like Kaja Foglio's work as well, as it looks nearly the same.
This channel has been a source of bonding with my mother who is a professional artist and graphic designer. I get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing her smile and nod along while you narrate the particular methods and styles employed while breaking down what sets each piece apart. She doesn't really get MtG and isn't especially interested in the fantasy setting but she definitely understands and respects the art and artists involved with bringing the cards to life. These videos are like a bridge between our interests, serving as a common ground where I can relate to her and her to me. Keep up the great work!
that is really something special to share. thank you. made my day.
Incredible atmosphere in your videos man. Always love it.
This series should be a tv mini series.
Excellent work man.
Excellent as always, it boggles my mind that your channel isn't more popular. I've been spreading the good word about your videos to artsy friends and fellow magic players.
I appreciate it very much.
Sam, you are stunningly adept at taking apart a subject. Please tell me you're going to venture into documentary filmmaking.
since I was a kid, I always loved the documentary format.
I never gave the necessary attention to this artist. I am very happy to be able to watch content like this, which makes us admire artists like Palumbo!
Please god keep making these. Watching these is truly inspiring as a digital artist. They are like an inspirational kick in the ass.
When I first discovered this channel I had just started playing this game and never gave the art a second thought, now my turns take a few minutes as I pause over every image appreciating the little things in each piece. This series is one of the best.
In this serie, you only did focus on artists that struck my eyes, through my early days in Magic and the following journey. The one you notice at the bottom of the small cardboard stuff. Awesome work as always. Thanks !
Came for Fblthp, stayed for the rest!
Out of all the youtubers I subscribe to and check up on, you are by far the one I look forward to the most! There is no one else out there who makes videos like you. So thank you for the amazing content!!
I find it really difficult to express how incredible this whole series has been. Each installment just gets better and better. It feels like my personal portfolio of magic artist knowledge has grown with the series. I think its about time I raise my patreon contribution.
You're one of the best content creators on RUclips, magic or no. Keep up the astounding and exemplary work!
I always love these art review videos (being a teacher of maths, it's really great to be able to access this sort of content).
Coming back home after the sesh and watching makes these videos additionally special.
i love the tone and atmosphere in your art videos. I could watch them for days
Watching your videos has given me a new appreciation for the art and artists that bring our game to life. Thank you for that. This has become a series that I look forward to.
I have discovered your chanel yesterday, since then i am in love an watching every thing you have posted. Is rare chanels that talk about the things i most love in magic, art and flavor.
I'm always amazed by these videos and I love how low-key conversational they are. Totally Lost is the one card I know him for most.
These digital essays are some of my favorite videos on this site. So well constructed and thorough
Somehow your videos turn art into an experience, rather than a form of expression.
I'm very grateful for somebody that can teach me so much about art that may be completely obvious to the trained eye, and invisible to others!
this is dope! please make more of this study series, it's realllllyyy help me grow as an artist. Thank you so much :)
Beautifully created video as always sam! Look forward to each and every one of your videos
Incredible. These videos really make me appreciate the game that much more.
I clicked on this video not knowing the name and was surprised at how many iconic pieces he has done that I immediately recognized. Very cool.
And yes, you must appreciate some good visable brush strokes: love that stuff.
I was up in my room checking for uploads for my subscriptions and said "huh Magicman sam hasn't uploaded in a month, hopefully he does soon" I went to make a sandwich and my wish was granted. Excellent video as always!
Same thought on my part one or two days ago.
Always such a delight to see those pop up in the subscription box.
I love these videos about the art. They are so informative, thoughtful, and professional looking and sounding! We need more of this kind of content on RUclips!
As always, just fantastic! Your a true artist of video production and I feel that magic is truly lucky to have you as a contributor!
I would love to see you make a series where you have conversations with the artists. You could talk to them about their backgrounds, influences, a conversation about their most popular art and the ones they love the most and why. I think of all the MTG youtubers, you are uniquely qualified in your analytic ability, attention to details, work ethic and presentation skills. In the way your videos can be seen as sort of a tribute, I'm sure a conversational version would appeal to other artists, MTG players and art fans in general.
Wow. Just such an incredibly high quality product and fascinating subject. Well done as always Sam.
So well done. Every video is soothing and enjoyable. I wish I could watch an hour documentary with you narrating and editing the content. Thank you.
I really love the new Gaea's Blessing
he did the art for, I know its a little different that much of his recent work but I just think it looks so great.
I love the point about art being a mnemonic device for the game, I hadn't thought about it that way but it makes so much sense!
Thank you for this video.
Made me releax and enjoy my obsession of these cards just a little bit more tonight.
I just really have to say I love your voice. It's so calming to listen to!
You sir... have the best channel on RUclips!
the amount of work behind this video is insane, subbed
It's funny how for the longest time I didn't do any research on the artist who created on of my favorite cards for its art. Public execution shows the fear and horror of the crowd but also the twisted ones who enjoy the execution. Visually pleasing and simplistic art with deep emotion is why I like Anthony palumbos work, brother of David Palumbo.
Your videos are amazing; you are one of my favorite youtubers, and the mood you create is so calming, I've begun regularly watching your videos whenever my anxiety starts spiking
Thank you for making these videos.
Fblthp backstory!? New best card ever. Loved the style you’re using here, dude. Excellent, as always!
Saying what you need to say, with as much description as possible, without making things a pain. This is what makes his art good.
You're better than any art teacher I ever had. Man!
Fantastic video, as always! I love how you take the time to thoroughly delve into an artists signature and influences with so much enthousiasm.
I have been thinking about my requests for a month now and Ive figured out my favorite artists you are most likely to cover.
1. Christopher Moeller (what deep blues!)
2. Carl Critchlow (ooo i love his art!)
3. Scott Fischer (i love his ability to paint flesh w oils and his geometric style similar to Terese Nielson)
4. Anthony S. Waters (again this guy can paint some amazing blues, but with compliments and contrasts that blow me away)
5. (bonus) L.A. Williams (this guy is in a league of his own, along with the more bizarre styles of other former artists from the early days.
My magic cards have been in a cardboard box for a while now, so your videos give me a large sense of nostalgia, but thanks for that.
More outstanding work Sam, always enjoy your stuff and the extra mile you take.
its a random thing but I love the way you say "magic card", love your videos
That's one of the first mountains I ever saw, and still one of my favorite
Great insight in to David Palumbos work ! And the editing of your videos becomes better with each one ! Great Job!
These are such a joy to watch, love the appreciation for Magic’s art and artists, and the mood is so calming. Could watch these forever ❤️
Nailed it again sam, well done
Omg you have to Igor Kierluk at some point. The way he uses colors combined with the intricate, yet subtle backgrounds and popping vibrant subjects is just amazing. I think you should at least consider him for a video.
FluxxedGames i hope he does one.
Great work as always Sam. Looking forward to the next one as always.
Sam my dude every video is amazing
I love cursed minotaur. It's sculptural and atmospheric and it was the first intance of his art where I stopped and took note of him.
Super great as usual, always a good time to see a new artist study from you!
Wow, your channel is my YT find of the year! Crazy awesome job! Thank you.
Could you do a video on Jamie Jones. Or maybe some planes videos. A study of the history and art behind each plane ?
If he does so I hope he covers Ravnica first.
This is an awesome idea!
Yo I never knew polumbo did that sexy cancel with the old man just grabbing someone's spell.
Another solid and insightful video. Let me tell you it's a real treat learning about the most immersive part of the game.
You should make podcasts where you just discuss paintings from magic... Like a reaaaaaally long one. that would be so cool to just chill and listen to
whenever i watch one of these videos im remanded im not really looking at the cards when i play
These animation transitions are amazing
Fblthp was just spoiled to have his own card in the next magic set: War of the Spark!!.. that card art is super nostalgic to me. Back in return to Ravnica I pulled a foiled version of Totally Lost in a pack and there was always something about the art that I really enjoyed. The card wasn't very good but I've always held onto it because of that ease of legibility. Always great videos, Rhystic!
I think my favorite art comes from Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss. Thalia, Guardian of Thraben and to a lesser extent Angelic destiny are my favorite card arts in the game. Something about the upward angle and the cloud of silver hair that catches Innistrad's sunlight make's Thalia more angelic than any angel printed in the set.
Chris Rahn and Aleksi Briclot would both be amazing topics. Really love your work.
Hey all i want to say is i love your videos. You get me inspired to draw and paint, just from pullings apart some ofa my favorite cards and to that a say thanks.
Brilliant as always. Thank you for your work
Fantastic job, your videos are always a great way to get in the mood for art, I was just sketching when the notification showed up on my phone.
I love this series of vids, keep up the great work.
Great video as always, Sam! In case you’re open to suggestions, I would totally love a video about the lesser known or seemingly forgotten artists from MtG’s past. A favourite of mine is definitely Eric Peterson. He illustrated many iconic cards such as Braids, Mutilate and the Euro Lands Venezia Island/Netherlands Plains, but he apparently vanished from the face of the earth since the early 2000s. No kidding, there’s little to no information about the guy online, and I’m pretty sure there are no signed cards from him.
Saluti dall’Italia!
saluti! grazie di aver guardato. non ho mai considerato Eric prima, però posso darlo un'occhiata.
I'm binge-watching your videos. they are so great!
I have always liked "fate unraveler". He uses so many different types of brush strokes throughout the piece I always find new one the longer I look.
i cant get over vanquish the weak and human frailty.
this guy seriously knows how to make a skull spooky and intimidating
and ordeal of nylea is jaw dropping too
Incredible video as always, Sam
What a cool video. So many of these cards I want to use because I love the art so much. Totally lost is my favorite
Great work Sam, thank you.
Reminds me of my favorite mtg artist, D. Alexander Gregory. Keep up the good work Sam
dude i love ur vids so much they are so inspiring. but i hope u could do more on card mechanics and histories like the one with bolt, needle and snappy. those ones are real fun.
a card that has always reminded me of his style is startled awake
i really like the way you edit and present your videos
Best MTG series on the whole RUclips
These videos are incredible, thank you
1:08 Hey that’s my favorite mountain art as well
Hey, love the series! Would love to see you tackle James Paick some day: his basic Plains panorama in Scars of Mirrodin was one of the first things that caught my eye about Magic art and Embermaw Hellion is GORGEOUS, especially in foil.
Palumbo is one of my favourites. I would love a video about Christopher Moeller.
this was really lovely
i dont want this series to ever end...
been looking forward to a new video from you, thanks.
I absolutely Love these videos! Keep up the great work :)
Also a big fan of Anthony Palumo! Cultivate and Insidious Will are some of my favorites.
Excellent, as always.
1:14. Yup, that's one of my favorite mountains. Can't remember which set, but I think it was either Onslaught or Invasion or something.
He was also a professional bodybuilder and has a body building channel. The term "Palumboism" comes from his distended gut.
I personally LOVE the art on old lands, like from weatherlight.
I think Cultivate deserves a shoutout here, but my favorite is probably Entourage of Trest-- the colors, the composition and the diverse and attractive array of cultural appearances brought together by the bright, silver belts really got me to pay attention to the card.
ah yes, but those are by his brother Anthony!
Rekt! I just searched by Puloma, haha.
Rekt! I just looked up Palumbo and didn't realize how talented the Palumbo family is! Looking back through Mausoleum Guard has a very enticing drama to the lighting, capturing the twilight before the darkest night.
It's about to get another Sam's video. This one of the best channels ever created, hands down.
I would love to see a video about RK Post!
Thanks for this video!
Nice playful editing! Keep it up
Please do Peter Mohrbacher, even though he's not doing art for Magic anymore!
one of my favorite MTG artists is Phil Foglio, with his comical art. My favorite one of his is Master Decoy because of the vibrant pink grass and the zebra unicorn. it's very odd, and I like it. I also like Kaja Foglio's work as well, as it looks nearly the same.