<a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Overrun" href="#" target="_blank">Overrun</a> | Art by <a href="http://www.carlcritchlow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carl Critchlow</a>
Artist proofs are often the crown jewel of the collections of many in the Magic: The Gathering community. These cards, essential in many functions, are also a prime canvas for artists to create small pieces of original art. As such, the upcoming exhibition, Magic in Miniature III, seeks to curate some of the coolest artist proofs by 111 Magic artists.
This exhibition, opening tomorrow, Saturday, January 31st, is organized and managed by Donny Caltrider, a prolific name in the Magic art world spoken of with utmost respect among those involved in it. Magic in Miniature III is exhibited physically at <a href="https://www.gallerynucleus.com/events/1113">Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California</a>, but will be viewable online in its entirety as well on Feb. 1.
We interviewed Donny, and present that interview here for your journalistic absorption and satisfaction!
<h2>Donny Caltrider, On Artist Proofs and Magic in Miniature's Origins</h2>
EDHREC: First off, for those who don’t know, what are artist proofs, and what is their significance to you?
Donny Caltrider: Artist Proofs are white-backed versions of Magic cards given to artists after their artwork is printed on a published Magic card. They exist in extremely limited quantities, and thus are technically rarer than any regular card printed, although they are not tournament legal. They are only printed once per printing, meaning when an artist has sold or given away all APs from a given set, they are gone forever unless found again on the secondary market. They have existed since the game began, and so too has the art on the back, evolving from convention sketches and sharpie doodles to now fully rendered oil paintings, mixed media works, and the like.
For me there is no better Magic memento than an AP; they could be a token keepsake of an event, the ultimate customization of a Commander deck, or a thoughtful gift to a friend. In all of these they are a memory that lives on way past a game piece.
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How did you come into the business of curating this exhibit? What is your experience surrounding Magic’s art and its artists?
A long and winding road. The abbreviated version:
I discovered the MTG Art Market on Facebook, where much of the original card artwork is sold and traded, in 2017. I was head over heels and down the rabbit hole. I was fresh off a graduate degree in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and voracious to tell the stories of objects. And I had now just discovered the visual narrative of my favorite game in the world.
I began writing for <a href="https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/">Hipsters of the Coast</a> in 2018, and wrote there until 2023 (and then again resuming this year). To date I’ve written more than 400 art-related articles for Hipsters of the Coast, as well as writing for Star City Games, Trading Card Pro Magazine, and my own Substack, <a href="https://donnycaltrider.substack.com/">Snack Time on The Stack</a>.
As a part of this I interviewed dozens of artists, saw their work online and in person at places like IX, collected pieces of my own and fully immersed myself in this world. At the beginning of 2020, I was referred an artist by Mike Linnemann, who had just helped him sell his last original. Richard Sardinha wanted to paint on some of his proofs, but Mike was at capacity and asked if I had an interest in helping Rick sell these APs; I had a background selling things too, specifically art and antiques, for the last decade before that.
I ran some auctions for Rick in January, the world shut down in March of that year and I did some reach out to other artists I knew and had written about/worked with to see if they were interested in the same. The snowball began to roll down hill as those contacts began to have traditional work come out, more sought after cards and APs, etc. Paintings got better, folks started to realize just how amazing these miniature masterpieces are, and now five years later we’re here!
Today I work regularly with more than three dozen different Magic artists at any given time, all in varying capacities as needed.
<div id="attachment_174788" style="width: 566px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreieqyowvbet7v2b7lx4cedhugjulvbw35lgpis2rqqfbigd7kxw26a.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-174788" class=" wp-image-174788" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreieqyowvbet7v2b7lx4cedhugjulvbw35lgpis2rqqfbigd7kxw26a.jpg" alt="MagicInMiniature4" width="556" height="695" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreieqyowvbet7v2b7lx4cedhugjulvbw35lgpis2rqqfbigd7kxw26a.jpg 900w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreieqyowvbet7v2b7lx4cedhugjulvbw35lgpis2rqqfbigd7kxw26a-240x300.jpg 240w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreieqyowvbet7v2b7lx4cedhugjulvbw35lgpis2rqqfbigd7kxw26a-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreieqyowvbet7v2b7lx4cedhugjulvbw35lgpis2rqqfbigd7kxw26a-768x960.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px" /></a>The three AP painting selections by Rovina Cai.</div>
How has this exhibition grown since the first time? What’s changed about the format to reflect the state of Magic art since then?
The first show opened January 2023, and had 41 artists with 149 artist proofs. Works were priced by tier: $100 for pencil sketched APs, $200 for ink and non-painted color works, and $400 for painted APs. The show sold more than 50% opening night and about 70% overall, which was an incredible result for the first time.
The second show was just under 300 pieces from 70 artists. We expanded the pricing parameters to allow for more folks to join, Pencil APs could be $100-$300, Ink and Non-Painted Color from $200-400, and Painted APs were $400-$700. This show also sold more than 50% by the time the run ended and smashed the previous sales record, partially due to the new pricing but largely because the overall quality of the show had risen too.
And then finally this show, the largest ever, is 111 artists, 333 artist proofs, in celebration of Magic: The Gathering’s 33rd year. The floor is $300 with no other stipulations otherwise. There are artists presenting their very first APs, longtime veterans of the genre, folks that have only done one Magic card and others that have done more than 200. Six continents are represented and each artist has contributed exactly three works, the best of their best. It’s going to be a sight to behold.
<div id="attachment_174785" style="width: 824px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-174785" class=" wp-image-174785" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1.jpg" alt="MagicInMiniature2" width="814" height="453" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1.jpg 2048w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1-768x428.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/9.Burns-Art-2048x1140-1-1536x855.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px" /></a>Artist proofs painted by Mike Burns.</div>
What went into the organization of this art show? How did you manage to get 111 artists to showcase their artist proofs?
This show was built on the success of the previous two, plain and simple.
From a purely logistical standpoint, it’s a LOT of emails. I do not use a cc or bcc when I initially reach out; each artist gets their own handwritten email, and that’s something I firmly believe in. If I’m going to ask you to do my show, I’m actually going to ask you, not just launch an all-call into the aether.
The list has fluctuated a bit, with folks needing to drop out due to things that came up, but also other folks discovering the opportunity and wanting to join. We should still hit exactly 333 APs so long as everything lines up.
I work alongside the gallery curator, Nicki France, who is a force and whom without this show would not be possible. We have a shared Google Sheet with all the nitty gritty. I started on this one early, and have been working on it for around nine months by the time it opens.
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<h2 dir="ltr">On the Exhibition and its Direction</h2>
What artistic sensibilities drive the main direction of the exhibition? Put another way, what were you looking for from each artist?
One of the beautiful things about this exhibition is that it is very light art directed. I am happy to give folks ideas, provide examples of what worked in the past, or what I think they might excel at. But ultimately I encourage artists to do their thing, whatever that is, as well as they can do it, and try something new in the process wherever possible.
The result is everything from pencil sketches to oil paintings, mixed media collages and 3d elements, monochromatic to every color of the rainbow. And by and large on specific cards that folks play, collect, and appreciate.
What are your favorite features of or aspects about the gallery you are displaying these artist proofs? Do any of those things affect how you selected this gallery location over others?
Nucleus has a long standing history of showing small works and things relevant to current pop culture zeitgeist. Their Power in Numbers and Salut Coaster shows were the inspiration for this exhibition; Mike Linnemann was visiting family in Portland (where they have a second gallery space) and saw all these tiny pieces hanging there and asked me ‘Why couldn’t you do that with APs?’ A couple of emails later to the flagship Nucleus in LA and we started work on the first show all the way back in 2022.
<div id="attachment_174789" style="width: 476px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreicll3fe4lhl6ntbbbo2lc3vqsi4nc2a6cfpqdbqlc4lrcy4vl6c6a.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-174789" class=" wp-image-174789" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreicll3fe4lhl6ntbbbo2lc3vqsi4nc2a6cfpqdbqlc4lrcy4vl6c6a.jpg" alt="MagicInMiniature5" width="466" height="544" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreicll3fe4lhl6ntbbbo2lc3vqsi4nc2a6cfpqdbqlc4lrcy4vl6c6a.jpg 857w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreicll3fe4lhl6ntbbbo2lc3vqsi4nc2a6cfpqdbqlc4lrcy4vl6c6a-257x300.jpg 257w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bafkreicll3fe4lhl6ntbbbo2lc3vqsi4nc2a6cfpqdbqlc4lrcy4vl6c6a-768x896.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /></a>One of SchmandrewART's AP paintings.</div>
For those who cannot personally be in California for the show, what’s the best way for them to take it in? Is there a digital exhibit as well?
Yes! The entire show will be viewable online, and patrons of Nucleus actually have the first opportunity to purchase APs. The Patreon pre-sale opens on Friday, January 30th, and the in-person gallery reception begins on January 31st from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT. The show will be up and viewable until February 16th, 2026. More info can be found on the <a href="https://www.gallerynucleus.com/events/1113" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gallerynucleus.com/events/1113&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769392981522000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yX_X2xO-FCYEJ5RbHJuI9">event page</a>.
About Nucleus: Founded in 2004 by Ben Zhu, Nucleus “has strived to be a welcoming gathering place for the art loving community by offering quality art, art-related goods, and rarities.” They routinely exhibit the work of artists both local and abroad, and under the guidance of curator Nicki France place an emphasis on illustration, animation, and narrative art. They are located in the San Gabriel valley in Alhambra, CA.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
A huge thank-you to Donny Caltrider for allowing us to pick his brain for this interview! And now, let's open the floor to you, dear readers. Do you own any artist proofs? If not, are there any APs you'd want to acquire in the future? And to our Californian readers, are you planning to attend the Magic in Miniature III show? Sound off in the comments below!

An Interview With Donny Caltrider, Ahead of Magic in Miniature III

<a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Alrund, God of the Cosmos" href="#" target="_blank">Alrund, God of the Cosmos</a> | <a href="https://www.kieranyanner.com/">Kieran Yanner</a>
Planeswalker is a band that has been on the metal circuit since 2019. Their work primarily focuses on key points in Magic: The Gathering's extensive storylines and lore. We interviewed Jason Ashcraft, songwriter and guitarist for the band, to get his perspective on music, Magic, and the overall state of the game!
<h2 dir="ltr">Jason Ashcraft, on Planeswalker's Origins</h2>
Tell us about the origin of Planeswalker: How did the band begin, and how does Magic: The Gathering factor into the band’s origin story? 
Sozos Michael (the vocalist) and I played together in my band Helion Prime. He was the singer for our second album. Sozos is from Cyprus, and I live in the United States. For a band of our level, it got very complicated to do the things we wanted with his location being so far. Artist visas are no joke. They sucked back then and are horrible now. I always loved his voice and working with him, and I knew that someday I wanted to do something else together. Around this time, I got into Magic: The Gathering with some buddies at work, and I really got into the rich lore the game provided and all the different possibilities you could write about. So I wanted to start a new project that was focused on Magic: The Gathering lore. I asked Sozos if he would sing for it, and then our debut album, Tales of Magic, was born!
What is it about Magic that inspires you?
As I kind of touched on above, the rich floor in worldbuilding within Magic: The Gathering was something I found really inspiring. I loved how they intertwined all these different genres of fantasy. This made it feel like it worked together in a natural way. I wouldn’t say I feel that way lately, especially with how they’ve been treating the lore, but there's still 30 years of material to work with. It almost gives me Stephen King's The Dark Tower vibes. Bringing so many genres together under one roof was always fun for me.
What’s your musical background? How did you get into metal music?
I am mostly self-taught with everything, namely guitar playing and songwriting. I do continue to try and learn and improve myself along the way as much as I can, and when I can. Believe it or not, I grew up a country boy and really love <a href="https://www.garthbrooks.com/">Garth Brooks</a> and <a href="https://www.reba.com/">Reba McEntire</a>. Then one day, I was going through my father‘s cassette tapes and started listening to <a href="https://www.acdc.com/tour">AC/DC</a> and <a href="https://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com/">Lynyrd Skynyrd</a>. I feel like a lot of kids played <a href="https://www.metallica.com/">Metallica</a>’s Black Album, and once you hear "Enter Sandman" for the first time as an 11-year-old, that changes you. That started my journey, and then a friend of mine introduced me to bands like Blind Guardian, <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Iron Maiden|SLD|2185" href="#" target="_blank">Iron Maiden</a>, <a href="https://ronniejamesdio.com/">Ronnie James Dio</a>, and <a href="http://icedearth.com/">Iced Earth</a>, which really sent me on the path to the musician I wanted to become.
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<h2 dir="ltr">On Planeswalker's Engagement With the Hobby</h2>
What do interactions with fans look like? Do you find that many of your followers are Magic fans first, who found the band that way, or did they find the music first, then explore Magic that way?
It’s definitely a mixed bag, but I think the majority were music fans first. I’ve been doing music much longer than playing Magic, and of course, a lot already knew both of us from Helion Prime. Of course, with Sozos now in Gloryhammer, it has brought in a bigger audience. It’s been really cool, though. I’ll get a lot of the fans of the music in my Magic streams, and they’ll have no idea what’s going on, but still have a good time. It’s also cool to get to share my music with Magic fans as well. I like bringing the two worlds together.
What other artists do you recommend to fans of your work?
<a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Gloryhammer/3540361647">Gloryhammer</a> for sure.
My other bands (who I've got to plug!) are <a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Helion_Prime/3540407788">Helion Prime</a> and <a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Of_Romulus/3540523502">Of Romulus</a>.
Some of the bands that have inspired me throughout my career and growing up were <a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Blind_Guardian/3">Blind Guardian</a>, <a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Trivium/6795">Trivium</a>, and <a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Symphony_X/172">Symphony X</a>. Overall, there are so many to name.
Have you ever signed any cards for fans? Any particular cards?
I have signed a couple of <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Nicol Bolas" href="#" target="_blank">Nicol Bolas</a> cards, as he is probably my favorite Magic character, so that’s been really cool to get to do.
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What does your engagement with Magic look like right now? What formats do you play?
I stream every Wednesday and Sunday on my <a href="http://twitch.tv/jasonashcraft">Twitch</a> channel, where we play some chaotic Commander games, and it’s a lot of fun. This year, I have been putting myself out there a bit more within the Magic community, and it’s honestly been great to meet so many people. There are a lot of awesome human beings within the community. There are a lot of decisions that Hasbro and Wizards have been making that aren’t really my cup of tea, but I’ve definitely been staying for the gathering and the people I meet. Ultimately, it’s a game that got me through some hard times. Magic let me meet some wonderful people; if it can do that for others as well, then that’s really all that matters.
What are some of your favorite cards, decks, or strategies?
So, I’m definitely a Timmy player at heart. My favorite deck is my Dinosaur deck whose Commander is <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Wayta, Trainer Prodigy" href="#" target="_blank">Wayta, Trainer Prodigy</a>. My favorite strategy is working out how I can cheat out the biggest spells and stomp some face before I get stomped!
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And my favorite card is very much on theme for this, and it is <a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Lurking Predators" href="#" target="_blank">Lurking Predators</a>! Whenever an opponent casts a spell, I can look at the top part of my library. If it’s a creature, I can put it on the battlefield. Otherwise, I can choose to put it on the bottom. It really gets things out of hand.
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<h2 dir="ltr">On the Band's Future</h2>
What is next for Planeswalker? Do you have any concerts or events coming up?
Concerts and performing are very tough, given the logistics and location. But that’s okay; that was always sort of the idea from day one, and I would love to do performances and tours if the possibilities ever allowed it. But I think what’s next for us is a second album. I have definitely been the holdup on that, though. For the entire last year, music sort of took a backseat for me due to some personal things in my life, but I have been slowly getting myself back into it. The second album is definitely top priority for me right now.
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
A huge thank-you to Jason Ashcraft of Planeswalker for allowing us the opportunity to interview him! You can listen to the band's latest single, "Compleated", on Spotify, and can also watch the music video on YouTube below.
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And now, I'd like to open the floor to you, dear readers! Are there any other musicians you know of who play Magic? Do any of them integrate the hobby into their work the way Planeswalker does? And are you a fan of that work? Sound off in the comments below!

An Interview With the Metal Band Planeswalker

<a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Festival of the Guildpact" href="#" target="_blank">Festival of the Guildpact</a> | Art by <a href="https://www.alexhorleyart.com/home.html">Alex Horley-Orlandelli</a>
It's a new year, and with it, a new endeavor.
We're pleased to announce a new project going live today we've dubbed "Community Corner."
Community Corner will encompass articles, content, and other media dedicated to highlighting the positive and interesting aspects of Magic: The Gathering's globe-spanning playerbase. It's an emphasis on "the gathering" part of Magic: The Gathering, and we'll be using our platform to champion those out there who are using Magic as a vehicle to advance community good, help others, or to simply grow their community beyond the gaming table.
You may have noticed the first of these articles debuted today, featuring Women+ In Magic, a group based in Europe working to ensure gaming spaces are welcoming and friendly to women+ worldwide. It's an admirable aim, and exactly the kind of thing Community Corner is built for.
Future Community Corner content will be recognizable, as it'll bear some variation of this logo:
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EDHREC won't be the only place you'll see Community Corner content. It'll also appear on Cardsphere, where it'll feature a look at CS users who use the trading platform to build community, fund charitable endeavors, or pursue unique projects. Articles associated with Community Corner will also be searchable with the #communitycorner hashtag. Look for Community Corner content two or three times a month across our platforms.
For all of us at <a href="https://spacecowmedia.com/">Space Cow Media</a> - owner/operator of EDHREC, Archidekt, and Cardsphere - it's all about Magic: The Gathering. That is likely not surprising to read, but it bears emphasis. Magic is what brings each of us together to work on SCM projects, and Community Corner is a culmination of our passion for both Magic and the gathering.
Or, as put by SCM Director of Marketing Kacey Keel, "so many of us at SCM were members of this community first, so taking time to showcase and feature our peers is vitally important to us."
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Kacey's one of a few SCM team members dedicated to generating Community Corner articles, along with myself (Nick Wolf, Media Comms Manager), Lauren Shillinger (Community Engagement), and Morgan Sanchez (Director of Content Operations). Many of the Community Corner articles will be contributed by EDHREC's exemplary newsperson <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/author/joshua-nelson">Josh Nelson</a> as well.
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"Our team's thrilled to launch our new 'Community Corner' series so we can highlight other organizations, charities, individuals and events that are engaged in some amazing things," added Lauren. "It's the perfect way to share how they're putting the magic in 'paying it forward' in the MTG community."
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There's a lot coming in the future, and we're excited to have the opportunity to share it with our extended SCM family. We've got spotlights on more organizations like WIM+, as well as looks at musical acts inspired by Magic, a Cardsphere user who trades on the site to fund an animal sanctuary, and content creators working to better their community through Magic. 
Do you know anything that fits the bill? Anything you'd like to see featured on Community Corner? Just drop a comment or email (nickwolf@spacecowmedia.com) and we'll do the rest. In the meantime, thanks for reading!
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