Pete Venters
@peteventers.bsky.social
Illustrator, writer, world builder. Pretty much neck-deep involved with Magic: The Gathering for the last 30 years.
Before shipping the Antiquities paintings to WotC, I made color photocopies in case something happened to them in transit.
A friend showed up at my studio later that afternoon, glanced at Rocket Launcher and said “Why’d you paint a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?”
I’ve never been able to unsee it.
A friend showed up at my studio later that afternoon, glanced at Rocket Launcher and said “Why’d you paint a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?”
I’ve never been able to unsee it.
This is a @peteventers.bsky.social appreciation post
August 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Before shipping the Antiquities paintings to WotC, I made color photocopies in case something happened to them in transit.
A friend showed up at my studio later that afternoon, glanced at Rocket Launcher and said “Why’d you paint a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?”
I’ve never been able to unsee it.
A friend showed up at my studio later that afternoon, glanced at Rocket Launcher and said “Why’d you paint a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?”
I’ve never been able to unsee it.
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I'm beginning to worry we are never going to return to Ulgrotha.
July 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I'm beginning to worry we are never going to return to Ulgrotha.
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Touch of Darkness (Legends)
Artist: Pete Venters
"Black spirits and white, red spirits and gray,/
Mingle, mingle, mingle, you that mingle may."
—Thomas Middleton, The Witch
#magicthegathering #mtg
Artist: Pete Venters
"Black spirits and white, red spirits and gray,/
Mingle, mingle, mingle, you that mingle may."
—Thomas Middleton, The Witch
#magicthegathering #mtg
June 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Touch of Darkness (Legends)
Artist: Pete Venters
"Black spirits and white, red spirits and gray,/
Mingle, mingle, mingle, you that mingle may."
—Thomas Middleton, The Witch
#magicthegathering #mtg
Artist: Pete Venters
"Black spirits and white, red spirits and gray,/
Mingle, mingle, mingle, you that mingle may."
—Thomas Middleton, The Witch
#magicthegathering #mtg
Always a joy.
March 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Always a joy.
Sunbillow Verge
18” by 14”
The auction for the original art ends today at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific.
The auction takes place in the MTG Art Market group on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/groups/mtgar...
18” by 14”
The auction for the original art ends today at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific.
The auction takes place in the MTG Art Market group on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/groups/mtgar...
January 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Sunbillow Verge
18” by 14”
The auction for the original art ends today at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific.
The auction takes place in the MTG Art Market group on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/groups/mtgar...
18” by 14”
The auction for the original art ends today at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific.
The auction takes place in the MTG Art Market group on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/groups/mtgar...
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Psst. Hey. Hey you. A new Gothic Charm School article will be published tomorrow!
January 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Psst. Hey. Hey you. A new Gothic Charm School article will be published tomorrow!
It's time to show off some Aetherdrift art.
Sunbillow Verge
Acrylic on Gessobord.
18” by 14”
Sunbillow Verge marks an important milestone in my 31 years of painting Magic cards: Finally, I’ve painted a red mana producing land for my horde of goblin cards! Goblin players rejoice!
Sunbillow Verge
Acrylic on Gessobord.
18” by 14”
Sunbillow Verge marks an important milestone in my 31 years of painting Magic cards: Finally, I’ve painted a red mana producing land for my horde of goblin cards! Goblin players rejoice!
January 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It's time to show off some Aetherdrift art.
Sunbillow Verge
Acrylic on Gessobord.
18” by 14”
Sunbillow Verge marks an important milestone in my 31 years of painting Magic cards: Finally, I’ve painted a red mana producing land for my horde of goblin cards! Goblin players rejoice!
Sunbillow Verge
Acrylic on Gessobord.
18” by 14”
Sunbillow Verge marks an important milestone in my 31 years of painting Magic cards: Finally, I’ve painted a red mana producing land for my horde of goblin cards! Goblin players rejoice!
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Ok we're just moving on to the second card, we have a lot to get through. Here is Goblin Surveyor, a pink haired feisty Goblin with the new "Start Your Engines" mechanic
🎨 Art by @peteventers.bsky.social
and... @hobbesq.bolasgang.com we guess
🎨 Art by @peteventers.bsky.social
and... @hobbesq.bolasgang.com we guess
January 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Ok we're just moving on to the second card, we have a lot to get through. Here is Goblin Surveyor, a pink haired feisty Goblin with the new "Start Your Engines" mechanic
🎨 Art by @peteventers.bsky.social
and... @hobbesq.bolasgang.com we guess
🎨 Art by @peteventers.bsky.social
and... @hobbesq.bolasgang.com we guess
It’s about ten days until the Aetherdrift previews start. I know the MtG sets with offbeat themes haven’t been immensely popular in the last year but I’m here to tell you I had a lot of fun with Aetherdift.
So look for new art posts later this month.
So look for new art posts later this month.
January 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It’s about ten days until the Aetherdrift previews start. I know the MtG sets with offbeat themes haven’t been immensely popular in the last year but I’m here to tell you I had a lot of fun with Aetherdift.
So look for new art posts later this month.
So look for new art posts later this month.
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I just backed this project by @ninovecia.bsky.social
Super cool playing card deck.
It ends soon, so consider backing the project.
Super cool playing card deck.
It ends soon, so consider backing the project.
Final 48 hours on the playing card campaign!
Thank you to everyone who's shared or backed this campaign, your support means a lot!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
Thank you to everyone who's shared or backed this campaign, your support means a lot!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
November 26, 2024 at 5:45 PM
I just backed this project by @ninovecia.bsky.social
Super cool playing card deck.
It ends soon, so consider backing the project.
Super cool playing card deck.
It ends soon, so consider backing the project.
Glorious.
I just love that dumb little face
#TemperamentalOozewagg #mtg #MagicTheGathering #mh3
#TemperamentalOozewagg #mtg #MagicTheGathering #mh3
June 21, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Glorious.
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Finally our 3rd preview is a Mono Black Rare Goblin with @peteventers.bsky.social art! This Goblin Lady is absolutely stunning and Aristocrat Decks are going to Salivate over her!
May 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Finally our 3rd preview is a Mono Black Rare Goblin with @peteventers.bsky.social art! This Goblin Lady is absolutely stunning and Aristocrat Decks are going to Salivate over her!
Spoiler season for Modern Horizons 3 is underway and today one of my pieces was revealed.
Meet "Warren Soultrader", one of my favorite ever goblins to paint, and a bit of a powerhouse to boot. The original will be auctioned in the MTG Art Market on Facebook, Thurs May 23rd to Tues May 28th.
Meet "Warren Soultrader", one of my favorite ever goblins to paint, and a bit of a powerhouse to boot. The original will be auctioned in the MTG Art Market on Facebook, Thurs May 23rd to Tues May 28th.
May 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Spoiler season for Modern Horizons 3 is underway and today one of my pieces was revealed.
Meet "Warren Soultrader", one of my favorite ever goblins to paint, and a bit of a powerhouse to boot. The original will be auctioned in the MTG Art Market on Facebook, Thurs May 23rd to Tues May 28th.
Meet "Warren Soultrader", one of my favorite ever goblins to paint, and a bit of a powerhouse to boot. The original will be auctioned in the MTG Art Market on Facebook, Thurs May 23rd to Tues May 28th.
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I am required to reblog posts from @magicgooglyeyes.bsky.social if they feature @peteventers.bsky.social art. REQUIRED.
Aw heck.
#DemonsJester #mtg #MagicTheGathering
#DemonsJester #mtg #MagicTheGathering
February 13, 2024 at 12:13 AM
I am required to reblog posts from @magicgooglyeyes.bsky.social if they feature @peteventers.bsky.social art. REQUIRED.
Hey, I hadn't seen this show up anywhere, but my Treasure Nabber from Commander Masters 2023 is also available as an art card. Apparently we don't get APs of these which is a shame, but oh well.
I'm told the yellow signature is a gold stamp on the real card.
I'm told the yellow signature is a gold stamp on the real card.
August 24, 2023 at 9:37 PM
Hey, I hadn't seen this show up anywhere, but my Treasure Nabber from Commander Masters 2023 is also available as an art card. Apparently we don't get APs of these which is a shame, but oh well.
I'm told the yellow signature is a gold stamp on the real card.
I'm told the yellow signature is a gold stamp on the real card.
Hey, time to let you know I'll be at The Summit. It's going to be a busy show, with 20+ Magic artists in attendance!
The show's organizers have a Twitch AMA today at 9pm EST / 6pm PST. They'll be giving away a Mox Main Event ticket, answer questions, and more.
https://www.twitch.tv/kingdomstv
The show's organizers have a Twitch AMA today at 9pm EST / 6pm PST. They'll be giving away a Mox Main Event ticket, answer questions, and more.
https://www.twitch.tv/kingdomstv
August 1, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Hey, time to let you know I'll be at The Summit. It's going to be a busy show, with 20+ Magic artists in attendance!
The show's organizers have a Twitch AMA today at 9pm EST / 6pm PST. They'll be giving away a Mox Main Event ticket, answer questions, and more.
https://www.twitch.tv/kingdomstv
The show's organizers have a Twitch AMA today at 9pm EST / 6pm PST. They'll be giving away a Mox Main Event ticket, answer questions, and more.
https://www.twitch.tv/kingdomstv