I'm Bryon Wackwitz, a fantasy artist and illustrator, best known as one of the first 49 artists for Magic: The Gathering. However, my career encompasses much more. I am deeply inspired by fantasy, sci-fi, horror, nature, and history—an eclectic mix that continues to influence my work today.

My passion for fantasy and art ignited in my childhood, drawing inspiration from 70s and 80s comic books, cartoons, and monster movies from weekend creature feature marathons. This love was further fueled when I discovered Dungeons & Dragons at age 12. Artists like Erol Otus, Jeff Easley, and Larry Elmore deeply influenced my early work, bringing the fantasy worlds I played in to life.

My artistic journey continued through college, where I fell in love with the works of Impressionists and Albrecht Dürer. These influences helped shape my style and approach to art.

I work in various mediums, including oils, acrylics, airbrush, and pen and ink. Starting with pen and ink in high school and college, I later expanded my skills to include acrylics, oils, and airbrush techniques.

I currently live and work in Philadelphia Pa, and from 2001-2024 I owned and operated Mutt Airbrush and Art Supply on famous South Street, which I recently closed the physical location and transferred to online only. You can find the website for that here 

 

Publications and Features

Bryon Wackwitz is a renowned illustrator and artist, best known as one of the first 49 artists for Magic: The Gathering. His extensive career includes serving as the art director for the Doomtown CCG under Wizards of the Coast from 1997-1999, where the game won the 1999 Best Graphic Game category at Dragon Con.

Publications and Features:

• Magic: The Gathering (various sets, 1993-1999)
• Doomtown CCG ( various sets, 1997-1999 Art Director)
• Deadlands ( various supplements)
• Legend of the Five Rings CCG & RPG (various sets 1995-1998)
• Dungeons & Dragons (various supplements)
• Vampire: The Masquerade (various supplements)
• Werewolf: The Apocalypse (various supplements, including Cearns: Places of Power, January-February 1997, Way of the Wolf 1993, Drums around the Fire)
• Seven Seas (various sets and supplements)
• Rage (various sets, including Rage Across Las Vegas: Equinox, March 1999)
• Gurps (various supplements)
• Jyhad/Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (various sets, 1994-1995)
• Ars Magica 3rd Edition (various supplements, including Ars Magica 3rd edition, The Wizards Grimoire, Medieval Handbook, Fairies, Mythic Europe)
• Shadowfist CCG (various sets)
• Dragon Magazine (various issues, including Issue #212, December 1994)
• White Wolf Magazine (various issues)
• Scrye Magazine (various issues, including Issue #4, February 1995; Issue #68, February 2004)
• TSR Module: The Vilhon Reach (May 1996)

Awards and Recognitions:

• 1999 Best Graphic Game - Dragon Con (for Doomtown CCG as Art Director)
• GAMA Award - Excellence in Game Design (details and date not specified)

Notable Clients:

• Universal Music Group
• Rough Riders Entertainment
• Alderac Entertainment Group
• Lot 29 Clothing Company 
• Ginuwine (musical artist)
• Freeway (musical artist)
• Diplomats (musica artist)
• Peedee Crack (music artist)
• M. Pokora (music artist)
• Adel (music artist)
• Beanie Sigel (Music artist)
• Carmelo Hayes (WWE)
• G-Unit Clothing 
• Atlas Games
• Steve Jackson Games
• Chaosium
• TSR
• White Wolf Inc.
• Pinnacle Ent.
• Wizards of the Coast
• White Wolf Co.
• Acclaim Ent.
• Companion Games
• Netflix

Bryon's artwork has been featured in various magazines, book covers, role-playing games, fashion lines, in videos and on TV showcasing his versatility and broad appeal in the fantasy and art community.

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Media Features and Appearances

Netflix "Worn Stories" - Featured Artist, 2021

Bryon Wackwitz was featured in the Netflix docuseries "Worn Stories" (2021), sharing his personal and professional experiences through the lens of meaningful clothing items.

Not Another Magic Podcast:2021

Episode: Bryon Wackwitz discusses his journey as an artist and his experiences working on Magic: The Gathering cards. This interview delves into his creative process and the impact of his work on the MTG community.

 

YouTube Interviews

Magic Untapped : The Gathering Artist Interview (2023)

Bryon Wackwitz discusses his favorite MTG art pieces and the stories behind them. Watch on YouTube

Eternal Weekend 2013 (2013)

An interview at the Eternal Weekend event, discussing his time with Wizards of the Coast and ongoing projects. Watch on YouTube

Concept and Legends (2022)

Check out this interview with MTG artist Bryon Wackwitz ("Angus Mackenzie", "Pendelhaven", "Urborg") where we talk about his airbrush persona "Mutt", mental health and art and how he made art for Adele before she was Adele. Watch on YouTube

Quarta Parete  (2019)

Interviews at Ludicomix 2019, we chat with con Bryon Wackwitz, one of the first 49 Magic: The Gathering artists! Watch on YouTube

The Legacy Pit:  (2020)

MTG Artists Ken Meyer Jr & Bryon Wackwitz sit down with Dice City Game's Jimmy Cooney Watch on YouTube