New dragon playmats from old masters!
10. 10. 2025
Dragons. Creatures that have fascinated people for hundreds of years. Combine this ancient species with the refined artistry of human artists, and you get something amazing. And we are honored to present to you the work of old masters and other artists, which we have transferred onto something you will thoroughly enjoy—gaming playmats!
In collaboration with more than a dozen talented artists, we have selected beautiful illustrations that will immerse you in a world of fantasy. A world of dragons.
Let's take a look at the individual illustrations and introduce their authors.
As Magic: The Gathering players, we first got to admire this famous Spanish painter's illustrations back in 1998. Even today, the lucky ones can enjoy owning the iconic Serra's Sanctum card or one of more than twenty other cards featuring his illustrations.
However, you may also know Ciruelo thanks to other artworks that have appeared on gaming accessories. Two of them can once again adorn your table in the form of beautiful game mats, this time even with stitched edges!
With more than 120 illustrations, Ed left an indelible mark on the world of MTG. He is the author of five elder dragon legends (including the iconic villain Nicol Bolas) and one of the versions of a card we all love—Birds of Paradise. Two of his dragons have found their way onto our playmats, and his drawings truly exude nostalgia.
For over thirty years, Ruth has been drawing dragons, knights, and fairies using pencils, ink, charcoal, oil paints, and digital programs. If you are a veteran Magic: The Gathering player who played in the 1990s, you have most likely encountered one of the cards featuring her illustrations.
From Ruth's portfolio, we have selected three dragons from her popular The Dragonblade series. You may have seen these a few years ago from Ultra Pro, but our version is of higher quality and has stitched edges. The selection is complemented by the brand new Coppervein mat.
Matt is a true veteran among artists, and people around the world have been enjoying his work for more than 30 years. His fascination with dragons permeates his entire portfolio, especially thanks to his extensive work for the Dragon Lance universe. Now you too can enjoy one of his artworks or make someone else happy with it.
"My goal is to create images that inspire others to use their imagination and help to lift spirits," says Amy Brown, who has been drawing fairies and dragons since 1994. And indeed, in her hands, terrifying monsters are transformed into harmless and cute pets, don't you think?
Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting True Dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been channeling Dragon Energy and capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years.
For someone who doesn’t take herself too seriously, Heather Edwards has a knack for creating artwork that connects with the viewer at the core of the human spirit as well as breaks through boundaries set by the human mind to reach for something beyond. The result? A visual journey into the transcendent, giving those who experience it a few moments in a sublime alternate reality.
Themes in her work include religious symbolism, fantasy realism, equine and wildlife, and bold reworking of licensed characters. Her process in painting is constantly morphing as she applies new techniques, but most often consist of a multitude layers of oil paint and glazes--as many as 20 or so in some cases--to reach the desired depth and detail that dominates her work.
Jasmine Becket-Griffith is a traditional acrylic painter, combining elements of realism with fantasy and the surreal. Historical and spiritual references are intertwined with fairy tales and the beauty of nature. Her trademark liquid-eyed maidens evoke a wide range of emotions and responses to the surrounding imagery. The dragons themselves thus play more of a role as guides and pets here. It is her goal to bring a bit of magic and mystery to the mundane world with every painting!
Jonas Jödicke, aka JoJoesArt, was born in June 1994 in Berlin, Germany. He is one of six siblings and found himself creating and imagining fantastic worlds ever since he can remember.
In 2010 he began uploading his artworks to the Internet and grew more and more of a fanbase that has now grown to around half a million followers across his social media profiles. What started as a hobby became his profession in 2015. His works are now being appreciated and purchased all around the globe and have been featured on countless well known blogs, websites, magazines and on book covers.
Rose Catherine Khan is a master of fantasy, delighting the eye with her lavish illustrations. She particularly enjoys illustrating intricate puzzles and designing figurines. Her collectibles can be found in retail stores across the world. Rose’s artwork depicts a wide variety of fantastic creatures, including wise dragons, wild unicorns, and mischievous winged cats.
Sarah Richter lives in Cottbus, Germany. She grew up in a small village and spent most of her time drawing, always influenced by magical and mythological beings accompanied by the dark beauty and melancholy of the night. She could spend days just drawing and creating her own worlds and she knew very early that this was her profession. She works digitally with a drawpad or traditionally with pen and paper, depending on how the respective project can best be implemented. She has always been fascinated by the beauty of the night, dark creatures, castles and the evanescence of being and many of my artworks have a connection to it.
Tom Wood is a Fantasy Art Illustrator who is among the best-selling poster artists in the US and Canada. The “Tom Wood Fantasy Art” brand has sold millions of products since 2005. He is also the Owner and Art Director of Meridian Design Works, which creates artwork for well-know properties such as the NFL, Disney, and Warner Bros.
Today, Tom Wood’s creations of Dragons and Medieval, Death-defying Warriors, have become iconic images of Fantasy Culture across America, Europe and Asia.
When Tom is not in his studio, he is spending time mentoring young artists, at one of his many appearances at Comic Cons across the country, or running the backroads of his farm with his wife, Kim and daughter, Emily.
All of these playmats are now available. Treat yourself or someone close to you, because Christmas is coming again and you won't find a better gift!
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