Joel Chaim Holtzman
@joelchaimholtzman.bsky.social
Artist for Magic the Gathering, Marvel, Glen Scotia, Games Workshop, Lucasfilm, Tor Books and more
www.joelchaimholtzman.com
www.joelchaimholtzman.com
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It's #PortfolioDay !
My name is Joel Chaim Holtzman and I am currently working as an illustrator on Magic the Gathering.
You can view more of my artwork and connect at these spaces!
linktr.ee/joelchaimhol...
Cheers!
JCH
My name is Joel Chaim Holtzman and I am currently working as an illustrator on Magic the Gathering.
You can view more of my artwork and connect at these spaces!
linktr.ee/joelchaimhol...
Cheers!
JCH
Another portrait I painted for the Numenera RPG in 2023. The Goal was to experiment with different lighting sources, (through hues and value intensity) to tell a story. Very grateful for the opportunity and artistic freedom to paint these characters!
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Another portrait I painted for the Numenera RPG in 2023. The Goal was to experiment with different lighting sources, (through hues and value intensity) to tell a story. Very grateful for the opportunity and artistic freedom to paint these characters!
Another portrait I painted for the RPG Numenera back in 2023. For this piece the key element I wanted to experiment with was mood. I wanted multiple light sources that interact with the character and tell a story by themselves.
Hope you like it!
Best,
JCH
Hope you like it!
Best,
JCH
January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Another portrait I painted for the RPG Numenera back in 2023. For this piece the key element I wanted to experiment with was mood. I wanted multiple light sources that interact with the character and tell a story by themselves.
Hope you like it!
Best,
JCH
Hope you like it!
Best,
JCH
Means a lot! Thanks so much!
January 19, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Means a lot! Thanks so much!
Another portrait I made in 2023 for Numenera, by Monte Cook games. Had a great time working on these series and I learned a lot when it comes to adding personality and characteristics to my portraits.
January 19, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Another portrait I made in 2023 for Numenera, by Monte Cook games. Had a great time working on these series and I learned a lot when it comes to adding personality and characteristics to my portraits.
Reposted by Joel Chaim Holtzman
Reposted by Joel Chaim Holtzman
Reposted by Joel Chaim Holtzman
It's #PortfolioDay !
My name is Joel Chaim Holtzman and I am currently working as an illustrator on Magic the Gathering.
You can view more of my artwork and connect at these spaces! linktr.ee/joelchaimhol...
Cheers!
JCH
My name is Joel Chaim Holtzman and I am currently working as an illustrator on Magic the Gathering.
You can view more of my artwork and connect at these spaces! linktr.ee/joelchaimhol...
Cheers!
JCH
January 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
It's #PortfolioDay !
My name is Joel Chaim Holtzman and I am currently working as an illustrator on Magic the Gathering.
You can view more of my artwork and connect at these spaces! linktr.ee/joelchaimhol...
Cheers!
JCH
My name is Joel Chaim Holtzman and I am currently working as an illustrator on Magic the Gathering.
You can view more of my artwork and connect at these spaces! linktr.ee/joelchaimhol...
Cheers!
JCH
Temple Guardian (2022) 3/3
January 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Temple Guardian (2022) 3/3
That said, I’d really like to revisit this kind of spot illustration in the future, this time with a clearer emphasis on concept art, rather than the concept/illustration blend I was aiming for back then. 2/3
January 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
That said, I’d really like to revisit this kind of spot illustration in the future, this time with a clearer emphasis on concept art, rather than the concept/illustration blend I was aiming for back then. 2/3
Painting I made in 2022 as a concept for my “Temple Guardian” illustration (see comments).
Over the years, I’ve gradually shifted toward more illustrative work for my characters, with richer backgrounds and a stronger focus on storytelling. 1/3
Over the years, I’ve gradually shifted toward more illustrative work for my characters, with richer backgrounds and a stronger focus on storytelling. 1/3
January 12, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Painting I made in 2022 as a concept for my “Temple Guardian” illustration (see comments).
Over the years, I’ve gradually shifted toward more illustrative work for my characters, with richer backgrounds and a stronger focus on storytelling. 1/3
Over the years, I’ve gradually shifted toward more illustrative work for my characters, with richer backgrounds and a stronger focus on storytelling. 1/3
-Developing a cohesive design language and managing the level of detail were particularly challenges, but the process was incredibly valuable. I’m grateful for the opportunity and the experience it provided, both creatively and professionally.
January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
-Developing a cohesive design language and managing the level of detail were particularly challenges, but the process was incredibly valuable. I’m grateful for the opportunity and the experience it provided, both creatively and professionally.
This painting was created in 2023 for Monte Cook Games. Around that time, I was aiming to expand my portfolio to include more sci-fi and mech-focused work, and assignments like this one helped a lot with that goal-
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This painting was created in 2023 for Monte Cook Games. Around that time, I was aiming to expand my portfolio to include more sci-fi and mech-focused work, and assignments like this one helped a lot with that goal-
Cheers Dan!
December 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Cheers Dan!
Here is my #artvsartist2025 !
A relatively quiet year in terms of posting new work. Besides a few personal pieces and sharing some older freelance assignments everything is still under NDA.
Should have more to share in 2026 though! Hope you all have a blessed newyear.
Best,
JCH
A relatively quiet year in terms of posting new work. Besides a few personal pieces and sharing some older freelance assignments everything is still under NDA.
Should have more to share in 2026 though! Hope you all have a blessed newyear.
Best,
JCH
December 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Here is my #artvsartist2025 !
A relatively quiet year in terms of posting new work. Besides a few personal pieces and sharing some older freelance assignments everything is still under NDA.
Should have more to share in 2026 though! Hope you all have a blessed newyear.
Best,
JCH
A relatively quiet year in terms of posting new work. Besides a few personal pieces and sharing some older freelance assignments everything is still under NDA.
Should have more to share in 2026 though! Hope you all have a blessed newyear.
Best,
JCH
Jean Gray? Yep very cool character for sure!
December 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Jean Gray? Yep very cool character for sure!
-so having the opportunity to paint an official version of him was especially meaningful. Many thanks to Upper Deck for permission to share these images. Hope you have a great holiday! All the best, JCH
December 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
-so having the opportunity to paint an official version of him was especially meaningful. Many thanks to Upper Deck for permission to share these images. Hope you have a great holiday! All the best, JCH
Magneto! Painted in 2022 for Upper Deck. I’m not sure if the card was ever released, but this illustration was an absolute blast to work on regardless. I’ve always loved the X-Men, and Magneto is my favorite Marvel character - 1/2
December 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Magneto! Painted in 2022 for Upper Deck. I’m not sure if the card was ever released, but this illustration was an absolute blast to work on regardless. I’ve always loved the X-Men, and Magneto is my favorite Marvel character - 1/2
Reposted by Joel Chaim Holtzman
thanks for the artshare Elwyn!
and thanks @danhawk333.bsky.social for the tag!
I'm Torres, I love fairy tales and dark fantasy. here are some of my favorite pieces from 2025
and thanks @danhawk333.bsky.social for the tag!
I'm Torres, I love fairy tales and dark fantasy. here are some of my favorite pieces from 2025
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
thanks for the artshare Elwyn!
and thanks @danhawk333.bsky.social for the tag!
I'm Torres, I love fairy tales and dark fantasy. here are some of my favorite pieces from 2025
and thanks @danhawk333.bsky.social for the tag!
I'm Torres, I love fairy tales and dark fantasy. here are some of my favorite pieces from 2025
Thanks Christian!
December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thanks Christian!
Thanks so much!
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thanks so much!
Character I painted from some years ago, inspired by the medieval Kingdoms of Mali! It was fun to research contemporary artifacts and apparel in preparation of this design, and my series of character designs set in ancient Africa.
Hope you like the piece!
All the best,
JCH
Hope you like the piece!
All the best,
JCH
December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Character I painted from some years ago, inspired by the medieval Kingdoms of Mali! It was fun to research contemporary artifacts and apparel in preparation of this design, and my series of character designs set in ancient Africa.
Hope you like the piece!
All the best,
JCH
Hope you like the piece!
All the best,
JCH
Reposted by Joel Chaim Holtzman
Let's start decorating the new home base.
Moving to a new social media platform does feel a bit like taking a space ship to outer space.
Here comes my "I am alive, this is my art" signal.
Moving to a new social media platform does feel a bit like taking a space ship to outer space.
Here comes my "I am alive, this is my art" signal.
October 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Let's start decorating the new home base.
Moving to a new social media platform does feel a bit like taking a space ship to outer space.
Here comes my "I am alive, this is my art" signal.
Moving to a new social media platform does feel a bit like taking a space ship to outer space.
Here comes my "I am alive, this is my art" signal.
Cheers Dan!
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Cheers Dan!
Goblin! I had the pleasure to illustrate multiple characters for the Cypher System Bestiary by Monte Cook Games some years ago. As I wasn't as proficient with creature design, this was a fun challenge where I learned a lot when it comes to gestures, silhouettes and proportion.
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Goblin! I had the pleasure to illustrate multiple characters for the Cypher System Bestiary by Monte Cook Games some years ago. As I wasn't as proficient with creature design, this was a fun challenge where I learned a lot when it comes to gestures, silhouettes and proportion.