๐โจ Long time no see, everyone! I've been hiding away, spending the past year working on the illustrations for "The Fires of December!" In the meantime, I wanted to mention that the "Chimera" jackets are being restocked soon and pre-orders can be made at mynameistran.com/store/chimera-jacket.
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Brandon Sanderson's upcoming book "The Fires of December," along with the rest of Hoid's Storybook Collection, are currently available on Backerkit! I'm excited to share a peek at one of the many illustrations I painted for the novel.
More info: backerkit.com/.../drago.../hoids-storybook-collection
"Stoic Grove-Guide," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor on paper, 13 x 9.5", 2025 (currently accepting offers until Wednesday, Jan. 14th for the original painting).
๐โจ My newest Magic: The Gathering card for Lorwyn Eclipsed! AD Deborah Garcia #LorwynEclipsed #MTGLorwyn
Thank you! Yes! I'll be doing the cover and interiors <3
I'm happy to announce that I'll be illustrating Brandon Sanderson's newest secret project, "The Fires of December!" I'm working with the wonderful folks at Dragonsteel to illustrate this beautifully crafted story, and we look forward to sharing it next year! #thefiresofdecember
I'm sooo excited to head to Singapore Comic Con this weekend! You can find me with the wonderful folks at Comic Grail Vault at booth (Booth L1-AA31) doing signings and sketch commissions -- $75 SGD for small B/W head remarque and $225 SGD for large B/W head sketch on A4 paper.
๐ญ๐ You're the kindest!!
โจ๐ THE HOLIDAY SALE IS HERE!
I've added a selection of small originals and sketches to my online shop! Plus, a few items are discounted for a limited time. In order to have it shipped by the holidays, please place your order by Dec. 1st at mynameistran.com/store.
I'm super honored to be a finalist for the Concept Art Association award in the "tabletop - key art" category! I designed the "Eshki Dragonclaw" character and her canine companion for MtG's Tarkir: Dragonstorm set. Congrats and best of luck to all fellow finalists this weekend!
Can't wait to be back in New York for New York Comic Con! You can find me at table E-05 in the Artist Alley. See you soon! #NYCC
I'll be at #MagicConAtlanta later this month - Booth 11099! I've finally painted enough MtG cards to showcase at my first ever MagicCon. Stop by for signatures and prints, or listen to me babble about my 1993 Dingus Egg/ land-destroying deck from Alpha that annoyed all the kids in the neighborhood.
โจ๐ฎโจ "Invisible Woman," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75", $5000 (original available, contact mail@mynameistran.com).
Here is my new variant cover for Marvel's #FantasticFour Issue no. 3, featuring Invisible Woman! #suestorm #invisiblewoman
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โจ "Wonder Woman," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75" (SOLD).
Here's the new variant comic cover for DC Comic's Wonder Woman Issue no. 25! AD Brittany Holzherr. #wonderwoman #dianaprince #dccomics
๐ฆโจ "Batgirl," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75", $4500 (original available, contact mail@mynameistran.com).
Here is the new variant cover I did for DC Comic's "Batgirl" Issue no. 10! It features Cassandra Cain in her batsuit. AD Brittany Holzherr
Today's the last day of the campaign! The two books are retrospective collections of art created in the past decade priced at $39 each or $75 for both. Order at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections
"Cultivate," 2025 (NFS).
๐ธโจ Here is the second card I worked on for the Magic: the Gathering x Final Fantasy set! It features my favorite character from FF7, Aerith, as she cultivates her flower garden in Midgar. AD Colin Boyer.
#MTGxFINALFANTASY #aerith #FF7 #FinalFantasyVII
"Study No. 118," ink, colored pencil & 24k gold leaf on toned paper, 2023.
Everyone who pledges for a copy of "Spectres" art book will receive a free print of this. Kickstarter ends May 22nd at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections
"Ruinous Ultimatum," 2025 (NFS).
๐คกโจ I'm thrilled to share the work I did for the MtG x Final Fantasy collab! I'm a HUGE fan of Final Fantasy, which was a major childhood inspiration. This card features Kefka from FF6. AD Colin Boyer.
๐โจ Close-ups of the original art for "The Art of Legend."
I may have prints available down the line during holiday season. Thank you!
"The Art of Legend," graphite & ink on bristol paper, 10x14.5"(original available, contact mail@mynameistran.com).
๐โจ Here is the new book cover for Wesley Chu's "The Art of Legend!" This is the third installment to his "War Arts Saga" series. AD Cassie Vu at @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
"The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar," acrylic and colored pencil on paper, 2023.
Everyone who pledges for a copy of "Ambedo" art book will receive a free print of this -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections
๐ "Star Collectors" limited edition print is exclusively available on Kickstarter!
- 24"x24"
- signed & numbered
- $125
Order at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections
โStudy No. 99,โ ink & colored pencil on toned paper, 9" ร 12", 2020
One of the 110+ paintings that will be featured in the "Spectres" art book. Currently available on Kickstarter -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections.
***Ambedo ๐ฅฒ
๐ซถ Thanks again to everyone who has backed my new art book! Also available during the Kickstarter is the second edition of "Amedo" which features new cover art: kickstarter.com/projects/fle....
- hardcover book
- 9 x 12" (23cm x 30.5cm)
- 192 pages
- features 130+ paintings
- $39
The deluxe edition of Spectres that comes with a slipcase will be signed. Ambedo and the standard edition of Spectres will not. Thanks so much!
We did it! I'm incredibly thankful to everyone who has helped Spectres reach its goal!
The Kickstarter will continue until May 22nd for those who would like to order the books -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections
Yes! Flesk Publications will have the books available on their website after the Kickstarter ends. Thank you!