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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon

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Visual Artist & Designer 🔥 BG Design - Late Night Cartoons 🔥 Card Art - Magic the Gathering 🔥 Emmy Honors Recipient 🔥 mikeburnsart.com

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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 9h
Ballpoint pen, colored pencil, copic marker, and pencil. 

Movie night. Our man is at home with his pet bird watching Batman Returns (1992). It’s the scene where Catwoman visits the Penguin’s raggedy office to plan Batman’s downfall. As a way to gain the upper hand during the meeting, she circles Penguin’s birdcage and puts the bird in her mouth. Our man is concerned that this will be an upsetting scene for his bird to watch. “Close your eyes for this scene,” he says. He’s watching the film in a beanbag chair. His bird has a small perch for the screening.
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Ballpoint pen, watercolor, colored pencil, a little crayon, and charcoal pencil. 

Our guy pulls up deep in the forest on his 2-speed bike. He’s flanked by tall dark trees and his path is blocked by a massive spider. He lets the Big Fella know it’s on. “Big Fella,” he says. “I fixed my 2-speed. You still wanna race.” Reader, you know Big Fella wants in on that action. Next slide.Against a starry night sky we see silhouettes of Big Fella and our man racing down a hill. It’s unclear in the drawing who will win but Big Fella is likely about to pull away.
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Bongo” Ballpoint pen, pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, and a little colored pencil.

Our man is in trouble this time, reader. Art supplies are scattered around a painting of an abstract cityscape. On the canvas we see a man in a telephone booth making a frantic call to his cat, Bongo. In the foreground, an answering machine is taking his voicemail, [Leave a message at the beep] --- “Bongo, Daddy got stuck in the painting. Go get help, Bongo.” Bongo stands at the base of the easel looking at the phone. Her tail in the air and ears perked up. Whether she’ll be able to help is open to interpretation.

Artist’s note: One of my favorites from the Spooky Pants book. I was playing around with the idea of a painting coming to life (like that guy in Ghostbusters 2) and kind of fumbled my way into this version. I really draw a lot of corded phones. I won’t stop.
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Quintin Gleim @quintingleimart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Marwyn the preserver, and Marwyn the clearcutter for @magic.wizards.com’s upcoming set, Reality Fracture! Super thrilled any time I get to paint trees 😌 (sorry to the Lorax tho) Ad: Deborah Garcia!
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In just a few weeks I'll be headed out to California for #SCGLA ! Looking forward to signing lots more Kozilek Commands for folks. I hope to see you there!
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In just a few weeks I'll be headed out to California for #SCGLA ! Looking forward to signing lots more Kozilek Commands for folks. I hope to see you there!
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Pen, watercolor, acrylic paint, black & white charcoal pencil.

One of my favorite pieces from my new book, Spooky Pants. Coming out this October.

A small cabin in the snow surrounded by trees. Two cabin people stand outside holding mugs of hot cider. One of them shouts out, “Big Fella, we got hot apple cider happening over here.” On the other side of the page we see Big Fella, a massive spider emerging from the forest. 

Artist’s note: The spider only has 6 legs.. I made a mistake. However, I did read that some spiders can lose their legs in battle so maybe that’s what happened. Also, this drawing was probably directly inspired by the game Limbo. I love the art direction in it.
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Pen, watercolor, black & white charcoal pencil.

Another featured piece from the Spooky Pants book.

A man in a sweater stands with his hands on his hips looking out of a large window with the curtains open. Things aren’t looking good outside, reader. A massive winged demon is emerging from the clouds as dozens of little ghosts and bone demons rip through the sky. On the ground below we see townsfolk running through the grass. Our man in the window is in no mood for this. He lets us know, “Oh, I am in no mood for this.” His dog looks out the window as well, wagging its tail. 

Fantasia (1940) inspired drawing. I think I could’ve gone a little heavier with the chaos outside but we’ll try again with fresh drawings this October. I like how the clouds turned out. Trying to balance my sloppy lines with more detail can be tricky but I think we achieved a good result.
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Serena Malyon 🌞🌛 @serenamalyon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hall of Echoes - for Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture This painting took me quite some time to wrap my head around. The description my art director Sarah Wassell sent me was very abstract and hard to visualize, but I'm very happy with how this turned out in the end.
A floating orb of iridescent liquid metal surrounds a star - the edges of the orb turn into hands reaching for the star. In the background we see floating towers
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Thanks so much to everyone who showed up to #scgconbaltimore this weekend! I had an incredible event. Experiencing the debut of my full-art Kozilek's Command was monumental. I'm overjoyed at all the delightful people I got to meet and sign cards for. Let's do it all again next month at #scgla !!💖
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Thanks so much to everyone who showed up to #scgconbaltimore this weekend! I had an incredible event. Experiencing the debut of my full-art Kozilek's Command was monumental. I'm overjoyed at all the delightful people I got to meet and sign cards for. Let's do it all again next month at #scgla !!💖
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If you get one of these at #scgconbaltimore come find me and I will sign it for you! 💠 🤟
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today was nuts. Folks kept me busy signing Kozilek's Command all day at #scgconbaltimore Let's do it again tomorrow!! 🙌
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If you get one of these at #scgconbaltimore come find me and I will sign it for you! 💠 🤟
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My menu for SCGcon Baltimore is now live! Check it out on my website to find all of the products and services I'll be providing... www.mikeburnsart.com/scgcon-balti... New additions include Kozilek's Command prints, a few brand new tokens, and a full set of Chaos Emerald Super Sparkles!
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Aaron Miller Illustration --> GenCon! @aaronbmiller.com · 10/09/2026
I'll be at SCGCon Baltimore this weekend. Please look through those binders and find the cards you want me to sign. Is there anything I should eat while I'm there? #mtg #magicthegathering #magicartist #SCGBaltimore
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Ryan Pancoast - Illustrator/Artist @rpancoast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Overwrite the Multiverse 18”x24” oil on ACM panel AD:Zack Stella
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A large group of medieval knights ride in formation on horseback through an open field. The leader of the pack warns the group of a log in their path as his horse jumps over the obstacle. “Log,” he yells. This starts a chain of “logs” as each rider yells “log” so everyone is aware of the log. Their strong communication and teamwork likely results in all of the riders avoiding the log safely. Artist’s note: simple yet sloppy line work and elite composition make this piece a core work in pants art history.
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Jace tokens?
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I acquired another set of Chaos Emeralds with the sole purpose of creating a complete 7-card set of ✨️Super Sparkles✨️ Now I have an example for each color! They will be available for purchase at SCGcon Baltimore, Sept 11-13
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My menu for SCGcon Baltimore is now live! Check it out on my website to find all of the products and services I'll be providing... www.mikeburnsart.com/scgcon-balti... New additions include Kozilek's Command prints, a few brand new tokens, and a full set of Chaos Emerald Super Sparkles!
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A chef approaches a table where 3 food judges are waiting to be served. Before setting down the plates he tells them, "Judges, I'm in no mood for constructive feedback. Praise or nothing."
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I'm one of these!
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I acquired another set of Chaos Emeralds with the sole purpose of creating a complete 7-card set of ✨️Super Sparkles✨️ Now I have an example for each color! They will be available for purchase at SCGcon Baltimore, Sept 11-13
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Rosie M 💫 | Comm closed @supnovagy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Here’s the gofundme if ya don’t wanna go on Twitter itself: www.gofundme.com/f/help-cara-...
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Donate to Help Cara Fight Scrapers with Legal Fund, organized by Jingna Zhang
Cara is an artist and social platform built by a small group of volunteers to gi… Jingna Zhang needs your support for Help Cara Fight Scrapers with Legal Fund
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Rosie M 💫 | Comm closed @supnovagy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Apparently Cara had been scraped a third time and is being used for malicious against artists Jingna Zhang is asking for help to take legal action against these ai bros x.com/zemotion/sta...
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Jingna Zhang (@zemotion) on X
If you can, please consider donating whether it's $1, $10, or $50 to our legal fund. This will help us seek legal options for both Cara & its artists, and in carrying out necessary legal actions. ...
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
My next show coming up is SCGcon Baltimore! Looking forward to signing my first copies of the new textless Kozilek's Command which will be a promo at the event! Chaos Emeralds, Pixel Perfect, Just Add Milk and all my other cards are welcome as well. Hope to see you there!
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
My next show coming up is SCGcon Baltimore! Looking forward to signing my first copies of the new textless Kozilek's Command which will be a promo at the event! Chaos Emeralds, Pixel Perfect, Just Add Milk and all my other cards are welcome as well. Hope to see you there!
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Happycrumble ⭐ @rumwik.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Day 18 - Basset Hound #art #dog #doggust
Silly doodle of a brown and white basset hound, drawn shakily with a mouse.
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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
When my book comes out, it’ll be up against Captain underpants and every manga. Preordering my book helps me make the best seller list. I’m in it for the glory
Me holding my fabulous new hardcover collection of comics, out in October! Only a month and a half out— Can you believe it?? Preordering a copy will help my book achieve a best seller title, a true underdog tale. Floating around my head like grim reminders of my reality are the latest Captain Underpants book, and a manga titled the Sadistic Nobleman’s Favorite.
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I've been waitlisted for MC Atlanta. 💔🍑 Maybe I'll get in later, but if not I might try to go just for fun, or maybe if another artist needs an assistant. Been dying to check out Atlanta!
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
✨️😍✨️
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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Three panel comic. Panel 1: glamorous stage presentation for a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is being presented to “Gug Rockberg”, who invented fire. Next to his name is a black and white headshot photo. The presenter extends her arm to welcome Gug Rockberg to the stage. Panel 2: mister Rockberg is being wheeled onstage by a young woman. He looks like a shriveled, impossibly old potato with no musculature. Panel 3: the crowd applauds as Rockberg receives his award. One audience member remarks, “dang, he’s still around?”
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I picked up this sweet book of drawings from my dude Scott Brundage. Even got this killer sketch inside 💖 Pick one up for yourself why don't ya scottbrundage.bigcartel.com
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Some hand drawn pixel art of Fblthp on the back of a Fierce Guardianship Artist Proof.
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OPO @oponok.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Happy 40th anniversary Metroid / メトロイド - someday I’ll do another illustration of this series.
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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ByronB @byronb-art.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
ULTIMAX
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Gengar Artist Proof drawing on the back of a Fierce Guardianship. Always love an opportunity to draw some Pokémon!
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PBF Comics @pbfcomics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Biclops
A giant emerges from a cave, a large eye peering from within a cave at ancient greek soldiers.The greek soldiers run away in fear, each of them having just one eye. It turns out that the giant "biclops" has two eyes.
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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Four panel comic. Panel 1: a grey alien emerges from its UFO in front of a crowd of people standing below. The alien says, “earthlings… surrender now… we are—“ Panel 2: the first alien is interrupted by a second, different species of squid-like alien emerging from its ship. The second alien says, “humans! Prepare for—“ Panel 3: the two aliens quickly notice each other, looking surprised. Panel 4: the two aliens are laughing hysterically with their arms around each other amicably, each pointing to the other in a joking manner. This is the third time this has happened. A small group of onlooking humans stand behind them uncomfortably.
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Mike Burns 🔜 SCGcon LA / Illuxcon @mikeburns.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I donated this hand-drawn Lightning Bolt AP to this year's @cmdrsealed.bsky.social fundraising efforts to support Trans Lifeline and The Trevor Project 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖 Check out their website and bid for a chance to win this and many other exciting items today! And most importantly, support a good cause!
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