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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Every journey a destination, every destination a journey. If you're not where you need to be - keep going. Human life is more valuable than money and if you say otherwise I don't trust you. Commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgproxy

Misty Rainforest Proxy. The rainbow comes after the rain ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩷🩵🩶🤍

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This was sitting in my backlog and got picked up with the tide on my latest commission. Getting towards the end of this batch (12 of 15) and am running low on things to share, should I do a deck tour or a binder tour next? For Sale, Commissions Open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

Viridian Shaman Art Extension, forgot to double back and clean up the text boxes but otherwise happy with it

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today's Technique: Practicing kindness starts with yourself. In the confines of the mind, there is only one occupant, the self. The subjective nature of reality is such that your free will dictates your own perception of self. Choose to believe in yourself. Give yourself permission. You are loved.

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If wotc prints a single hp card I'm flooding the market with proxies and personally tanking the value of every reserve list and commander staple. I will personally undercut any creator that works with the hp ip. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS #mtg #magic #wotc #fuckjkr #freebugs #freethebugs

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Anybody else pronounce it Culti-va-tay or is it just me? Available! Commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Another great example of slapping goofy faces on proxies! Didn't make the cut for the tournament last weekend, but still in consideration for next month. Essentially I cut Neoform effects for "safer" 2-for-1 tutors like Survival of the Fittest. #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgalter #mtgproxy

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@bsky.app @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team May food turn to ash in your mouths, may your beds be empty and cold, may everyone in your life turn their backs on you, may misery follow your every step. Do better. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisa... #freebugs @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social

en.wikipedia.org

Streisand effect - Wikipedia

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Destroy Target Artifact Or Enchantment Wanted to see how they'd look without priming/underpainting as opposed to the playset of counterspells I knocked out. Really happy with how they turned out!! Available! Commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Eleven. Initially I said nine, asked myself what would make me a ten, then remembered I don't need anyone's permission to have self confidence. Been playing 30+ years since Ice Age, have played across multiple formats, am on my third collection, and am generally regarded as a high elo player.

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's a lot of fun to slap goofy expressions on universes beyond proxies! This one did not turn out silly enough for my tastes but I still played it. Is there any interest in me doing a deck tour or do people prefer to see these one at a time? #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgalter #mtgproxy

Wan Shi Tong, Librariano Significado wait don't listen to me I don't speak Italian. NOBODY POINTOUT THE TEXTCRAM ALSO I SEEBLUE SKYHAS NOTFIXED THEISSUE WHEREALT TEXT SEEMSTO IGNORESPACING I'MNOT ANGRYYOU'RE ANGRYBUT ALSOYES I AM ANGRYABOUT IT

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did I win a cedh tournament this weekend? No. No I did not. Did I have a great time? Abso-fucking-lutely! Available, commissions open, check out my profile and drop me a line! #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tournament report: 1W-3L-1D - 6pts - #26/63 moxfield.com/decks/45Vswa... This was my first cedh tournament and I did exactly as expected, I won at least one game and managed to skid through with a 25% win rate (depending on how you factor the draw).

moxfield.com

Moxfield

A modern mtg deck builder

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I know Kung Fu! Getting ready for my first cedh tournament tomorrow, swapping out Thousand Year Elixir to slot this in. I need to hit the goldfish one last time and finalize my list but otherwise I'm good to go! Really looking forward to it #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgalter #mtgproxy

I know Kung Fu! Shang-Chi proxy on a stripped foil.

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Nome @nome.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You do not need to explain, to Queer or Black or Disabled people in America, that you can't always have a perfect thing. That is not news to us. You are not providing new information. It is the height of arrogance to assume that's not already part of our understanding of the world.

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I love going through other artists profiles and absolutely blasting them with upvotes - TOO BAD I ALREADY LIKED THIS ONE AND CAN'T HIT IT A SECOND TIME Near blasphemous amounts of chiaroscuro and tenebroso, hit me with them spooky motifs! Put Wolfheart on your radar if they're not already there 🙌

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Counter target spell. Did a batch of these, I always debate whether to post them as a group or just highlight individual pieces. Available - Commissions Open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters #calligraphy

An altered Counterspell with the rules text "Counter target spell." in large calligraphy. Didn't realize that one guideline would still be so obvious but oh well.

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Oh wow I didn't realize Kentucky was represented by a fazbear animatronic #hell #hellishot

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

SNOOOORLAX Super excited to finally share this!! Picked up this commission a few weeks ago and am so grateful, it was a lot of fun to work on! NFS - Commissions Re-opened #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #pokemon #snorlax

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Every interaction with a stranger is an opportunity to practice kindness compassion and patience. But also WHERE THE FUCK IS MITCH MCCONNELL #FUGOP #🖕 #hell

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today's Technique: One Drop If you're working on a small canvas, with small brushes, or doing small detail work, you might only need one drop of a given color. You can pour more out but you can't put it back in! Bonus Tip: reserve paint in the same order as the palette. #art #mtg #alter #mtgalter

Wet palette demonstrating the one drop technique.

Negative points minus points so many deductions to anyone who points out that one blue that double dripped.

Been working on a commission and have a backlog of cards to finish/varnish. Hoping to have new work to show soon!!

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The only day it makes sense to post this it's the First of tha Moooooonth Wake up, wake up, wake up So get up, get up, get up youtu.be/4j_cOsgRY7w

youtu.be

Bone Thugs N Harmony - 1st of tha Month

YouTube video by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

My hubris lies in using pigments that don't photograph easily and then being surprised when the finished painting doesn't either 🙃 Acrylic on canvas 18×24" Available, Commissions Open Happy Friday! #art #acrylic #painting #abstract #landscape #abstractscape #metallic #opalescent #iridescent #uv

Oof like I know my walls aren't white but like double oof wait no I mean I'm supposed to be talking about thispainting butalso whydoes the alt textkeep not giving mespaces when I type out wordsit's really drivingme crazythat my swipetext isn'tauto populating spaces very frustratingsince it worksfine in the bodyof the postit's like everythird word forgets it happy Friday

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Got no sleep so that's another big red flag

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My brain is panic yelling at me to liquidate my entire magic collection which indicates I'm not in a good place to make that decision. What do you do when you consistently find dissatisfaction? I'm on my third collection and routinely regret selling the previous two. Any feedback appreciated. #mtg

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I'm beyond frustrated. Been homebrewing my cedh deck for over a year, it feels so shitty getting salty reactions in what's supposed to be a competitive format. Bitch you had a Rhystic, a Mystic, a Smothering, Tymna, burned through 3/4 of your deck and couldn't find an answer. FOH #mtg #cedh #salt

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today's Technique: Straight Lines Getting straight lines is all about removing wobble. Take deep breaths to help regulate your heartbeat. Breathe in, and then draw your line as you exhale, smooth and consistent. Notice the mechanical interaction between your arm, pen, and paper. #art #imperfect

Tracing the lines on ruled paper feels like cheating until you get the courage to try between the lines

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sooooool Rabbit Hip hop it fri day, time to make some bad decisions Been leaning pretty heavy on poscas, aiming to get back to the brush in the next batch or two Available, commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters #rabbit #hare

The hip the hop the hippy the hoppy it don't stop. Sol Ring rabbit alter, cropped a little tight around the ears eh oh well

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

FORG - Poliwhirl Pottery As I get more eyes on my work I'm curious, what do you like/dislike about hand made proxies? What do you want to see next? I've been focusing on my cedh deck and it wouldn't hurt to shift gears, I'm thinking more reserve list staples. #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgproxy

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Update on yesterday's post: I got a message from my therapist at 8am this morning saying that he's home resting and that I saved his life. It's not my place to pry so I don't know the details yet but it's an emotional roller coaster knowing that my compassion saved the life of someone I care about.

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I'm worried that my therapist had a stroke today. I did everything I could but am still left with "could I have done more?" I'm essentially in the dark til next week. None of that has to do with this alter, it's just weighing on me. Tell the people in your life you love them. #mtg #magic #alter

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today's daily reminder that Sappho was born 600 years before Christ. Lesbianism is older than Christianity. #lgbtq #themoreyouknow #appalachiaisolderthanbones

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Went to a chaos draft last night and got second of four, first place landed a rav remaster blood crypt and I traded some alters for a thundy juncty dust bowl. All in, a good night. Definitely feeling the dip today but doing the thing and posting consistently. #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgproxy

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In the eternal words of Fatboy Slim, "life is too short to be unhappy". Did a ring pop alter a few weeks back and they keep showing up in my ads, so rather than getting upset I just made more. Free reference photo hack! Available, commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

Pictured: Arcane Signet altered as a green ring pop

Fatboy Slim - That Old Pair Of Jeans

All you used to do was put me down
But I found a way to pick myself up off the ground
And all you used to do was criticize me
But now I found the good and I emphasize it see
You would always get so sensitive
And try to turn your transgressions into my guiltiness
But now I'm certain of the way I live
And what I'm responsible for in this twisted game
And it's such a shame
That you try to make pain
Another word for my name
Whether giving or receiving
It's one and the same
Just one more link
In your long-ass chain
But it's time to break
This frame and my strengthful will
Time to jump off this negative cycle we've built
Gave my heart
But my self-respect you won't steal
Now it's time to let ya go if you can't hear or feel me go
So I asked my momma for her two cents
And then I asked my little sister and I asked my friend
Then I asked my poppa once and I asked him again
Came to the consensus from all them opinions
That life is too short to be unhappy
And since I know what I'm worth there'll be no settling for dirt
Knowing what I deserve is gold
If I want diamonds then I can't settle for coal
Maybe I was just too strong to let go
Maybe I was just too weak to let it show
Maybe I was just too stubborn to say "No"
But whatever the case I can't take it no more
Sometimes I think maybe we'll patch it all up
Like a favorite pair of jeans that you won't give up on
Or maybe one of these arguments will make up
And start again like when we started this up
Back when everything was fresh
And every moment a blessing
I'd laugh at all of your jokes
You'd listen to my suggestions
One mind, one soul,
One common destination
Now we can't help but fight over the direction
You've got to slow down...

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Today's Tip: Sketch at Scale If you're gonna be working on a small scale, sketch on a small scale. Use a basic land as a template and get more pages per page! #mtg #art #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Sol Raven, Crow Ring The whole time working on this I was thinking about that Liam Lynch What's Up crow video, it's got a funky tune with two crows screaming what's up at each other-- wait what do you mean that video is nearly twenty years old nooo #mtg #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters #raven #crow

So it's got this funky tune and two crows sitting in a tree screaming WHAT'S UP WHAT'S UP YOU SAY WHAT'S UP I SAY WHAT'S UP WHATS UP WHATS UP there's more to it but you get the idea. Sol Ring alter with el birbo corvido

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Survival of thy [[Slow Heavy Metal Music Plays]] These classic cards are a real treat to render! I can keep the illustration loose and still be recognizable #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgproxy

Survival of the Fittest proxy, the under card is pretty beat up so that's why the blank got chosen for this project

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Owl Ring - Bird is the word, bird up! Available, commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I've lost track of what I have and have not posted, so anyway here's Wonderwa-- I mean here's Ancient Tomb. #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

I painted this a few years ago, I'm a lifelong artist and this was my first commissioned alter. I have nothing but gratitude to the individuals who see my work and trust me to create for them! These opportunities mean more to me than I can express. Pictured: Ancient Tomb alter with a zombie stepping out of a mausoleum/crypt

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Today's Technique: Practice Suffering Suffering is inevitable. Have you practiced? Is this suffering real or is it just practice? Take control of it and take a taste of it - what's a step that takes you out of your comfort zone? No mud, no lotus. #art #mtg #mtgalter #hell

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Was really looking forward to taking an Intro to Art Entrepreneurship tomorrow, was planning to buy a ticket the day of due to the fees for buying a ticket online Nope they sold out. I couldn't afford the extra 2 dollars so I guess I'm shit out of luck

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

After a month of radio silence about my disability application and appeal I called for an update, they claimed some beauracratic bullshit and schedule me an appointment... in two months. I'm gonna be real, I might not make it another two months. Tell the people in your life you love them.

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today's Tip: Quantity The effort that it takes to do something once is nearly the same effort it takes to do it ten times. I find I have to start five projects just to finish one! Build a process and practice it, doing steps in bulk helps build consistency. #art #mtg #alter

A glimpse into my process, stacks of cards mid alteration with strewn art supplies

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Cat Who Wore Sunglasses (1963) - I recently watched this fun whimsical movie and the visual motif is such a joy that I just can't help myself at this point ha ha ha Happy Friday! Ask yourself what is joy? Available commissions open #cat #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters

The Cat wears sunglasses and then when you take the cats sunglasses off everyone turns techni colors based on their true nature

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Such speak, much formid Working through my backlog, being vulnerable and posting the messy stuff Looking for Neoform tutor alternates that don't eat bricks 2:1 against counterspells 🙃 bonus points if in simic creature & artifact packages #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgalter #mtgproxy #degenedh

Formidable Speaker proxy - no seriously I'm looking for niche cards: simic tutors for creatures and artifacts that are themselves creatures and artifacts. Saw a Neoform eat a turd and realized my fringe tempo deck can't handle that kind of loss (thankfully it was someone else's neof but also I milled an eldritch evolution at opponents eot and drew my own in the same breath on my draw soooo now I'm even reconsidering crop rot 🙃)

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

All it took was searching up one reference photo for the algorithm to be convinced I want to buy hundreds of them 🤦‍♂️ yaayyy technological dystopia Nostalgic, available, commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters #ringpop

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Sometimes you just gotta go for it Available, commissions open #mtg #magic #alter #mtgalter #mtgalters #cat

Sometimes you just gotta go for it - altered Sol Ring with cat

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Friendly reminder: live your life in such a way that strangers don't celebrate and mock your death

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xaM @maxeart.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Gemstone Caverns [[illegible]] - really happy with how it turned out but maybe next time I won't do white text on a silver background ha ha ha #mtg #magic #alter #proxy #mtgalter #mtgproxy

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