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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 28/09/2026

Todays project. Catch me on the weekends working on art projects near my booth at CCS Raleigh! Ps this binder will be looking for a home soon.

Custom hand painted binder featuring Rainbowdash.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 16/09/2026

This little monster stuck his nose somewhere it shouldn't be, and was stung by a bee. He seems to be fine now, but an hour ago he was pretty sure he was a goner.

Biscuit the donkey with a slightly swollen nose.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 14/09/2026

It's Masters of the Universe Day! We're you able to grab your favorite He-Man secret layer? I've painted quite a few SheRa cards over the years. #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering

Fan artwork alters by Baypaintstudios featuring SheRa characters. Hand painted with acrylic paints.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 10/09/2026

Calling all CEDH players and alter enthusiasts, this weekend during the CEDH $10k at @ccs_raleigh you can enter a $1 raffle to get a chance to bring home a Arcane Signet Alter Good luck everyone entering, and may the odds be ever in your favor! #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering #cedh

Hand painted with acrylic paints featuring a locket to commemorate the event - with both CCS Raleigh and @tgp_at_ccs logos engraved in the jewlery.

Good luck everyone entering, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 18/08/2026

Wanted to give an update for my semi social media absence. We said Goodbye to our little Tiger, Hobbes, at the beginning of this month. Hoping to get back into the groove soon with painting. He was our first 'kid,' so the house is very quiet without him around. I miss his little butt.

Baypaintstudios orange Tabby Cat named Hobbes.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 07/08/2026

BAYPAINTSTUDIOS is opening a PERMANENT HOME inside CCS Raleigh! You read that right, I'm going to have a store front! You'll be able to find me every Friday from 3-10 pm, Saturday 10-6pm and Sun 10-5 pm at CCS Raleigh GRAND OPENING IS THIS WEEKEND! #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgcommunity

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 31/07/2026

What's this? Big, no giant announcement coming soon... #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering

Sneak Preview of a cubicle that contains a banner with Baypaintstudios written on it and 2 display cabinets.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/07/2026

Resharing this little ViVi alter again. I painted this one earlier this year. I've heard its wrecking havoc in it's play group. One of those cards people love to see, but hate to see at the same time. #mtgalters #magicthegathering

Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring fan artwork of Vivi from Final Fantasy.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/07/2026

Can't leave out @mrb-alters.bsky.social aka Worlds of Whimsy. Well known for his Whimsical alters, Michael is also a jack of all trades and can recreate masterpieces at a very tiny scale.

Magic the Gathering alteration by MRB Atlers aka Worlds of Whimsy.

Magic the Gathering Alteration on Yawgmoth's Will by MRB Alters aka Worlds of Whimsy.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/07/2026

DSP Alters on Instagram is also insanely talented. I absolutely love their dragon/monster hunter alters. www.instagram.com/dsp.alters/

Magic the Gathering alteration by DSP Alters on Inferno of the Star Mounts.

Magic the Gathering Alteration by DSP Alters on Memnarch.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/07/2026

Here are a few of my favorite alterists! I don't think I've seen them mentioned here yet. Check out S2 alters on Instagram. Her work is gorgeous and doesn't get enough attention. www.instagram.com/s2_alters/

Magic the Gathering Alteration on Aurelia, the Warleader as Wonderwoman by S2 Alters.

Magic the Gathering Alteration by S2 alters featuring Joker and Harley on Demonic Tutor

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/07/2026

Hey Professor! Thank you for talking about the card altering community. I'm really looking forward to seeing your upcoming video. I'm an alterist who loves painting tiny details and animal artwork. Here are a few of my favorites I've painted. You can see more here: @baypaintstudios.com

Wheel of Fortune Magic the Gathering Alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring Wheel of Fortune and Nicol Bolas as Vanna White.

Roaming Throne alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring fan artwork of Howl's Moving Castle

Rin and Seri, Inseparable - Magic the Gathering alteration by Baypaintstudios. Featuring two long haired cats with mountains in the background.

Command Tower Magic the Gathering alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring the Bath House from Spirited Away.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 13/07/2026

We've been busy in the studio, working on a bunch of fun projects. Finally have something to show! Just placed a new order for Tokens, which should arrive in August. I've added - Banana, Goblin Shaman, Zombie 1/1, Spirit Flying 1/, Cat 2/1, and Cat 2/2 #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgtokens #mtgalters

Tokens for Magic the Gathering featuring artwork by Baypaintstudios. Banana, Spirit, Goblin Shaman, and Zombie

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 29/06/2026

I'll be there! I've got a couple of surprises in store. Let's just say you'll be laser focused on the new limited products. Stop by and see what's new. #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #cedh

CCS TCG Raleigh Con X - July 4th and 5th Stop by and say hi to Baypaintstudios.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 22/06/2026

Quick digital painting time lapse video of my give away sticker from the last CCS event. #art #digitalart #fanart #fox

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 16/06/2026

Baypaintstudios is expanding a bit, so I'm in the middle of moving my studio around to make room. (Got some fun stuff to share soon!) So here's a throw back alter from 2022. #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering#CEDH

Magic the Gathering Hand Painted Alteration on Ghalta, Primal Hunger as fan artwork from Calvin and Hobbes

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 05/06/2026

The map for this weekend is out! Find us up stairs @ccs_raleigh . We will be in between @Spookeycollectibles and @poke.punches in the Saks Fifth Avenue wing. Looks like a fun weekend, cant wait to see you there! #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #ccsraleigh

CCS Raleigh TCG Con IX info graphic - June 6-7, Free entry and parking

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 03/06/2026

🎉Birthday Trade Special 🎉 Next weekend is my birthday, so this weekend at CCS Raleigh I've planned a special trade offer! If you stop by my booth I'm offering a surprise limited edition sticker to anyone who wants to trade me a common Eevee or Vulpix card! #ccsraleigh #mtg #mtgalters

Vulpix and Eevee Pokemon cards and a picture of a hand holding a present with questions marks.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 01/06/2026

✨ CCS Raleigh TCG CON IX - June 6 - 7th, 2026 ✨ Can't wait to see everyone! My birthday is next weekend, so I'll be running a special "birthday trade deal." More details coming tomorrow. I'll also be bring with me METAL TOKENS and the highly requested Hand Painted Binders! #ccsraleigh #mtg

CCS Raleigh presents TCG Con IX June 6-7th. Promotional graphic for Baypaintstudios. Featuring a variety of artwork.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 30/05/2026

The bare necessities of mana doubling. Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy gets a Jungle Book crossover. Hand painted fan art alter using a combination of references from the Jungle Book.✨ #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalter #CEDH

Hand painted Magic the Gathering alteration by Baypaintstudios on Kinnan Bonder Prodigy featuring Jungle Book characters

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/05/2026

Working on some anime alters right now, so let's do a throwback to one of my original anime alters. Painted with DecoArt craft paints, this All Might alter is still one of my favorites. (No spoilers please, I haven't finished My Hero yet!) #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering #cedh

Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring All Might from My Hero Academia on Kenrith the Returned King.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 19/05/2026

This would be me - the one hanging out with the cat, and watching everything unfold.

Artwork by Noppu featuring April with a cat.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 17/05/2026

Throwback to 2022. Any DBD x MTG fans? If I were to paint another character from the game, who would you like to see on a card? #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters

Hand painted Magic the Gathering Alteration of an Oni from Dead by Daylight. Painted by Baypaintstudios in 2022.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 16/05/2026

Feels like a good time to reshare this alter, for no particular reason...

Magic the Gathering Hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring Garfield on Ygra, Eater of All

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 15/05/2026

This Saturday I'll be at Commanderjam 2026, (At The Gathering Place, Chapel Hill, NC) As always, I'll be bringing along my alters, tokens and playmats! Im also attempting to bring some paint with me, so you might even catching me making something fun! #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters

The Gathering Place CommanderJam 2026 Saturday 5/16

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 01/05/2026

Spoiler #2 - This alter will be available tomorrow as well! Are you catching onto the theme of these 5 new alters yet? #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters

Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring fan artwork from The Lion King. Simba and Rafiki are breaking the fourth wall and have torn through the MTG artwork from Strixhaven.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 30/04/2026

One of 5 new alters that will be available this weekend at CCS Raleigh! #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #cedh

Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring fan artwork from Bambi. Bambi is breaking the fourth wall and has torn through the MTG artwork from Strixhaven.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 28/04/2026

I'll be hanging out with East Coast Gaming again this weekend! Just finished up a handful of new alters for the event. Would you like to see a sneak preview? #mtg #mtgalter #magicthegathering

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 20/04/2026

Flashback to 5 years ago! Painted in 2021. Command Tower as Walt Disney World's Castle #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering

Magic the Gathering Hand Painted Alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring fan artwork of Walt Disney World's Castle during the projection show in the evening with Fireworks in the background.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 14/04/2026

Flashback alter - 2023 Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed as The Skull Knight from Berserk Reference is a recreation of Fan art of artwork by Ari Ibarra

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed as The Skull Knight from Berserk
MTG Foil Art Replacement Alter hand painted with acrylic paint.
Reference: Fan art of artwork by Ari Ibarra

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 12/04/2026

All set up and ready for day 2!! - CCS Raleigh April 2026 #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering

Baypaintstudios booth set up CCS Raleigh April 2026 showing mtg alters tokens and stickers.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 11/04/2026

All set up and ready to start the day at CCS Raleigh! Find me near Saks Fifth Avenue. #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters

Raleigh CCS April TCG Con - Baypaintstudios booth featuring alters, tokens, stickers, playmats, and bags.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 11/04/2026

Hellboy as Henzie "Toolbox" Torre Hand painted with acrylic paints featuring a fan art recreation of the cover of Hellboy The Crooked Man illustration by Richard Corben. #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #cedh

Magic the Gathering Hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios on Henzie "Toolbox" Torre featuring fan artwork referenced from Hellboy "The Crooked Man" illustration by Richard Corben.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 10/04/2026

This weekend I'll be hanging out at East Coast Gamings Booth at Raleigh TCG Con VII! I'll have a handful of new tokens, and I'm bring alters. Hope to see you there. #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters

CCS Raleigh TCG Con VII April 11 and 12th at Triangle Town Center, Raleigh, NC. Free Entry and Parking

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 07/04/2026

*Stock Alter Available* Would you like to be the envy of your playgroup, lgs, or tournament. Here's your chance to really make your deck stand out. For more information about pricing please send a message or an email. Serious Inquiries Only #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #cedh

Hand painted Magic the Gathering alteration by Baypaintstudios featuring fan artwork the Bath House from Spirited Away.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 03/04/2026

Sol Ring featuring a recreation of one of my favorite Pokemon Card Artworks by Sanosuke Sakuma, Latias & Latios GX. I opened up so many packs from Team Up and never pulled it. Any of my followers get lucky and find this card in the wild? #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #cedh

Sol Ring Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration featuring a recreation of the Pokemon Card by Sanosuke Sakuma, Latias & Latios GX.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 02/04/2026

Next victims in the studio... I mean alters... next alters up on deck to be painted in the studio.

Magic the Gathering cards - Tropical Island, Taiga, Savannah, and Delighted Halfling.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/03/2026

Progress photos of the Command Tower Alter. #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgalter ##mtgcommunity

Progress photos of a hand painted Magic the Gathering altered command tower featuring the Bath House from Spirited Aeay by Baypaintstudios

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 27/03/2026

"Once you do something, you never forget. Even if you can't remember." #mtg #mtgalters #magicthegathering #CEDH #mtgcommunity

The iconic Bathhouse from Spirited Away recreated and painted as a Magic the Gathering Alteration on Command Tower. The Bath house is several stories high and bright red, with detailed decorations around the house in gold and green. There is a bridge leading up to it with a figure standing looking at the house. It's a bright blue sky day.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 19/03/2026

Ancient "Bolas's Citadel" featuring some Prehistoric Pokemon Characters. Hand painted with Acrylic Paints. #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgalters #mtgcommunity

Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration on Bolas's Citadel featuring fan artwork of Aerodactyl and Ancient Mew by Baypaintstudios. The border of the card has been altered to give it a crumbling look.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 17/03/2026

There is so much a seal can tell you so much he can say.... #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgcommunity ##mtgalter

Magic the Gathering hand painted alteration by Baypaintstudios. Featuring Seal as a Seal on Imperial Seal.

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 17/03/2026

New Tokens have dropped! They will be available at my next event (TBA). Which one is your favorite? #mtg #magicthegathering

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Rachel Kester @baypaintstudios.com · 15/03/2026

Pidgeotto has arrived to assist with the invasion, but he might need some help? Can you help relocate the bugs? #UnpluggedGreenville

Fan art stickers of a green caterpillar and bird by Baypaintstudios

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