Melissa A. Benson

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Melissa A. Benson

Melissa Benson stands as a pioneering figure among the founding cadre of TCG illustrators, renowned for her powerful and imaginative creature illustrations that have captivated gamers for over thirty years. From her iconic contributions to Magic: The Gathering as one of its original twenty-five artists to her recent work on Sorcery: Contested Realm, Benson's artistic legacy has been a foundational one for the genre.

Her portfolio extends to collaborations with White Wolf Publishing on Vampire: the Masquerade and Iron Crown Entertainment's Middle Earth, among numerous others. With a rich history of bringing pagan subjects and fantasy art to life, Benson's creative journey continues to enchant and inspire.


Notable Achievements:

Having showcased her work at prestigious venues including the Tepper Gallery in NYC, the Art Institute of Seattle in Washington State, the Willow Fine Art Gallery in Connecticut, the Krab Jab Gallery in Seattle, and the Kehler Gallery in West Haven, Connecticut.


Find more of Melissa's work @ https://www.melissabenson.com/