The Magic Art of Raymond Swanland

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • This video explores speed and movement in the artwork of Raymond Swanland.
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  • @RhysticStudies
    @RhysticStudies  7 років тому +78

    you can watch all of my Artist Study videos here:
    ua-cam.com/play/PLg9H9LJ2OoGDk-rv1Tz2KuNkgUoRDSHbb.html

    • @ThePremordialGod
      @ThePremordialGod 7 років тому +5

      Hey there, I am interested in supporting you on Patreon, but I want to control my budget by supporting you at my own pace, not that at which you put out content. Are there options to support you per month rather than per video released?

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому +4

      ThePremordialGod yup: you can always set a max limit. I release two videos per month, and you can set your pledge to be charged for one of those videos and not the other.
      for example: I pledge $5, with a max limit of $5. creator uploads the first time (which I pay for), then uploads the second time (which i don't pay for).

    • @oinconspicuo3375
      @oinconspicuo3375 7 років тому +2

      Please do a Rebecca Guay study!

    • @mrpandabites
      @mrpandabites 7 років тому

      @Lucas: Seconded!

    • @louislebohec2136
      @louislebohec2136 7 років тому

      TheMagicManSam Could you do a video on the late Christopher rush?

  • @NicholasLoran
    @NicholasLoran 7 років тому +36

    I come from an engineering/physics background, and am perhaps the farthest thing from a creative mind. So when I say that your passion and perspective for/on these artists work has changed my view and inspired me to look more deeply into this new world, it's a type of compliment I can't say I've made many times! Thank you, and keep up the great work raising the UA-cam content bar!

  • @nathanmarcano3171
    @nathanmarcano3171 7 років тому +245

    Please do one of these on Rebecca Guay, easily my favorite MTG artist of all time. She has such a distinctive style (that stained glass look, see Bitterblossom or the FtV Serra Angel) that I think would make for an interesting video.

    • @GlenNorth
      @GlenNorth 7 років тому +7

      Seconded!

    • @urrinor
      @urrinor 7 років тому +7

      It's definitely one of magic's most iconic artists!

    • @AffinityforMTG
      @AffinityforMTG 7 років тому +8

      Rebecca Guay is an absolute must!

  • @GregariousBant
    @GregariousBant 7 років тому +46

    Swanland's always been a polarizing artist for me. I love a lot of his work, but I also get tired of his style quicker than a lot of other artists. Having said that, this video reminded me that the majority of his work is among some of my favourite pieces in Magic, so thanks for that Sam!

  • @Vesdus
    @Vesdus 7 років тому +5

    I'm really glad you've covered Raymond Swanland! His art really speaks to me. I'm not familiar with a lot of artists but he has created my favourite pieces - the greatest art I have ever seen.

  • @MrFigoravn
    @MrFigoravn 7 років тому +25

    God ive waited so long for another of these, awesome atmosphere, super informational for people like me with no art knowledge. Amazing work sam

  • @Nateson
    @Nateson 7 років тому +19

    Another great video. It's inspiring to see these different pieces all created by one person. And congrats on the new place!

  • @bastionunitb7388
    @bastionunitb7388 4 роки тому +1

    the intro is just perfect to set up the theme of the art that is to come
    combine the voice over with a beautiful piano and it brings me to tears every time i come back to re watch this video

  • @dantrick7216
    @dantrick7216 7 років тому +66

    Fear and Loathing at GP Vegas is a Creepy Rudy special just waiting to happen.

    • @EricChoiniere
      @EricChoiniere 7 років тому +4

      Dan T Go check out the Windmill Slam channel.

  • @xx_shrek_420_blaze_xxbruh7
    @xx_shrek_420_blaze_xxbruh7 7 років тому +3

    Even though you examine artwork in your videos, I believe your videos themselves are a form of art, and beautiful at that. I love your content Sam!

  • @SantyNewLee
    @SantyNewLee 7 років тому +57

    New Magic Man Sam vid, my birthday is off to a good start! :0

    • @matthewgeritz344
      @matthewgeritz344 7 років тому +37

      Happy Birthday, random internet user! ----sincerely, random internet user.

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому +16

      Santy Calalay seconded: happy birthday!

  • @118bone
    @118bone 7 років тому +2

    My personal favorite artist

  • @Spootyone
    @Spootyone 7 років тому +1

    Would absolutely love to see a video in this series on Chris Rahn. The more I see of the guy, the more I begin to recognize his pieces and how often they happen to be iconic ones in MTG history.

  • @nathanielgrey4091
    @nathanielgrey4091 Рік тому

    My favorite Magic artist. Just phenomenal work. Easy to recognize at a glance.

  • @zealcrux
    @zealcrux 7 років тому +5

    The buck stops here, Sam. Great work as always, dude! I've been tinkering around with a Naya or Jund EDH so it's nice to get insight on so many pieces I've just looked through. Grats on the new place!

  • @schtendo4464
    @schtendo4464 7 років тому +67

    Please do Rebecca Guay

  • @LarlemMagic
    @LarlemMagic 7 років тому

    This guy does a thing, and he does it well. He does this thing on every card, and everyone loves it.

  • @darron6946
    @darron6946 7 років тому +1

    thank you so much for making these videos. I love them so much, they really shine a light on a part of magic that I feel goes unappreciated where I play. thanks again!

  • @GeorgeMaj15
    @GeorgeMaj15 7 років тому

    wurmcoil engine perfectly describes the card and the effect. it's just so perfect! I love his art.

  • @branhan215124
    @branhan215124 7 років тому

    As someone who collects Magic, since about Innistrad but I've known about it since middle school, for purely the art and flavour text, this channel and in particular this series is one of my favourite finds on UA-cam. Only been a week and I think I've seen all your videos now, smooth voice, informative and introspective narration and exploration of the cards up close and in 1080p widescreen glory.

  • @nickstelzer
    @nickstelzer 7 років тому +3

    Love these! Stoked every time I see a new one. I feel like Svetlin Velinov would be an awesome video!

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 7 років тому +10

    Fantastic video! Keep it up!

  • @Isaac-gr6gz
    @Isaac-gr6gz 7 років тому +52

    You answered my request thank you so much I did not think you read my comment but I guess you did... or you have wanted to do him anyway

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому +41

      I read every comment. lots of folks have asked for him over the past 6 months, so I was stoked to get a chance to provide this time around!

    • @Isaac-gr6gz
      @Isaac-gr6gz 7 років тому +1

      Cool I see vampiric speed is your favorite of his pieces my personal favorite of his is Vampire Nocturnus that is some great art

    • @Vesdus
      @Vesdus 7 років тому +1

      +Undead Imbalance
      I don't like Vampire Nocturnus very much

  • @corvidcognition
    @corvidcognition 7 років тому +2

    great video Sam. thank you for all your content on mtg card artists. it has really made me conscious about the skill, work and effort that go in every card. big hug and kudos from France! keep up the great work!

  • @Rotscrek
    @Rotscrek 7 років тому +2

    none here seems impressed that Raymond actually worked for/with Suffocation. i am stoked. thank you very much Sam

  • @MTGPhlogisten
    @MTGPhlogisten 6 років тому

    My favorite part about magic is the artwork and these videos highlighting the artists are some of my favorite on youtube. Thank you Sam and please keep these videos going.

  • @imperatorming9869
    @imperatorming9869 6 років тому

    The best Intro of all your Videos, I watched at least ten times I think. Beautiful background music as well. Thank you very much!

  • @donmygames1917
    @donmygames1917 7 років тому +1

    Rescue from the Underworld has been my favorite art on a card for awhile.

  • @captainstrangiato961
    @captainstrangiato961 7 років тому +8

    Could you do a older artist? Like Mark Tedin, Richard Kane, or even the late Christopher Rush? Great video man!

  • @residentfacehead3465
    @residentfacehead3465 2 роки тому +1

    Oddly enough, my favorite swanland card is one of his monoblues
    Rivers Rebuke.

  • @BaccaThree
    @BaccaThree 7 років тому +3

    New the channel but I've already watched most of your magic art videos, keep up the good work man I love it. Also this has led me to starting to doodle myself and the overall quality of your videos is amazing. I know this comment is all over the place but seriously love the work, keep it up

  • @solomonsomers7033
    @solomonsomers7033 7 років тому +1

    Wow, I didn't know anything about Raymond as an artist, but some of those cards are some of my favorite for card art. Something about the jagged edges and dynamic, motion-like images get me excited. I mean genuinely excited. His art makes me pause for a second just to take it in.
    Thank you very much for making these videos. They have been pointing out the artistic side of one of my favorite games. Also, my suggestion for a video would be on Rebecca Guay. I LOVE her style, and would love to see your thoughts on her

  • @SiiCKxWOLF
    @SiiCKxWOLF 7 років тому

    Beautiful. ABSOLUTELY beautiful.

  • @Evalend_
    @Evalend_ 5 років тому

    This is by far my favorite magic related content on UA-cam. I've kept up with it even when I'm not playing the game itself. Please don't stop making it. at least until you run out of artists

  • @zirezerimar3725
    @zirezerimar3725 7 років тому

    Yours are the only MTG videos that I watch at 1080p. Great work man. Thanks for all the effort and for asking for the permission of the artists to do this amazing videos.

  • @noahwysocki1233
    @noahwysocki1233 6 років тому

    It was rather difficult to narrow down which of Raymond's work in MTG would be my favourite, I adore his style in general so if I just listed all the ones I was looking between there would be several paragraphs of just listing names. The one I settled on was Sanctum of the Spirit Dragon, it's such a majestic, cinematic moment that invites to mind not just the moment depicted, but the moment immediately after it, when Ugin comes to a rest in the air and all that ghostly energy swims around him. Like much of his work it's a moment of triumph that gives a thrill no matter how many times I see it.

  • @Festentorsdag
    @Festentorsdag 7 років тому +2

    As impressed I am by Raymond's art, I am by your work done makings these video, Sam. I'm a huge fan. (y)

  • @TrueBeLeafer
    @TrueBeLeafer 7 років тому +1

    Can I just say that this is without a doubt the best Magic:The Gathering channel on UA-cam! The eye to detail on every aspect of the game is incredible, going to check out the Patreon page for sure! Keep it up! :D

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому

      I'm glad you're enjoying. thank you for the kind words.

  • @AkimboBattleLolis
    @AkimboBattleLolis 7 років тому

    I've only played a small amount of Magic, but I love these videos. They're classy, well edited and very enjoyable to watch.

  • @aaronhooker7588
    @aaronhooker7588 7 років тому

    OMG! I have been waiting all month for my my MagicManSam fix. FINALLY

  • @BrunoCasagrandaNeves
    @BrunoCasagrandaNeves 7 років тому

    Gosh, Sam, this one was a blockbuster! Congratulations, your talent to entice and amaze has no limits!

  • @Nastard2
    @Nastard2 7 років тому +1

    Love these artist studies, Sam. Hopefully we get to see one on Slawomir Maniak some day.

  • @onglt27
    @onglt27 7 років тому

    I will never see art differently again. This is my new favorite channel.

  • @jeffalchemist
    @jeffalchemist 7 років тому +9

    also, congrats on the new place.

  • @energysshieldaura1619
    @energysshieldaura1619 4 роки тому +1

    8:16 the transformers background music is amazing because wormcoil is identical to the digger in transformer dotm

  • @kittenmagebone5494
    @kittenmagebone5494 7 років тому

    I never realized that so many of my favorite card arts where all by the same artist. I looked at a bunch of his other art and he has some incredibly awesome work

  • @GlenNorth
    @GlenNorth 7 років тому +1

    The passion you have for art and your appreciation of these artists and their work is evident in all of your videos. I always enjoy them! I hope to see you do a video of RK Post someday :D

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому

      thank you for commenting on so many of my videos. I appreciate you reaching out so much.

  • @whoguy5363
    @whoguy5363 7 років тому +1

    Just wanted to say that I love this series.

  • @Tryo707
    @Tryo707 7 років тому

    You are so talented Sam. Very well done sir.

  • @yourpalwicker5112
    @yourpalwicker5112 6 років тому

    Iv'e waited for this video, Raymond Swanland is one of my favorite artists.

  • @fistcharade
    @fistcharade 5 років тому

    Sometimes I'm like "Eh, I don't got time at the moment", and it's always a mistake, because your videos are always top-notch, and a true work of skill and effort

  • @henryglo
    @henryglo 5 років тому

    I actually only watch because of the voice and music. This is the most curated MTG video so far.

  • @Ericnorify
    @Ericnorify 7 років тому

    I love how chill these videos are. Nothing like it, great job!

  • @smoothorama
    @smoothorama 7 років тому

    my favorite artist from Magic cards!!

  • @jmcauley650
    @jmcauley650 6 років тому +1

    Some of my favorite Swanland art is from Ixalan; Deeproot Champion or World Shaper, particulary.

  • @Microphunktv-jb3kj
    @Microphunktv-jb3kj 6 років тому

    4th video of the series... favourite style/art so far :)

  • @Skellbit1999
    @Skellbit1999 7 років тому

    these vids are so chill and I love it

  • @highdark4
    @highdark4 7 років тому

    I've been waiting for this one!!!!

  • @mtgmtgyoutube221
    @mtgmtgyoutube221 7 років тому

    This video was really well done. Research and analysis. Very nice. Thanks.

  • @michaelcurtiswood
    @michaelcurtiswood 7 років тому

    What an amazing video. You are an artist, Sam!

  • @liampake8545
    @liampake8545 7 років тому

    Raymond Swanland is my personal favorite artist and I'm going to be building an EDH deck where all the non-basics are drawn by him

  • @sephyrias883
    @sephyrias883 6 років тому

    I really like his art for the new Merforlk, World Shaper. The coloring on that is just amazing.

  • @nickjoeb
    @nickjoeb 7 років тому

    His art is fantastic!

  • @bartholomewfargo
    @bartholomewfargo 7 років тому

    Of all of the current artists, Raymond Swanland is my favorite. Every piece looks so detailed and involved, and as you point out full of action. I do wish for the old art styles to pop up once in a while (Drew Tucker, Anson Maddocks, Richard Kane Ferguson to name a few), Mr. Swanland's output is top notch. Easily one of the best artists MTG has ever had.

  • @plxxrotmg6837
    @plxxrotmg6837 7 років тому

    Yay! A video from my favorite mtg UA-camr on my birthday! Another great video Sam!

  • @Mrtfarrugia
    @Mrtfarrugia 7 років тому +21

    Just because The Professor and Rudy brought it up in a video you should do Harold McNeill.

    • @coast7135
      @coast7135 7 років тому

      Mrtfarrugia Which video?

    • @Mrtfarrugia
      @Mrtfarrugia 7 років тому +2

      Coast I think they mentioned it in the one on Rudy's channel where Open Boosters opens a box of legends. it's mentioned in passing about being careful when checking out Harold's website.

    • @coast7135
      @coast7135 7 років тому +1

      Mrtfarrugia Ah okay thanks lol. TBH I really love his style, and I think it would make a great video. It's just a shame about the whole satanist nazi thing.

    • @Mrtfarrugia
      @Mrtfarrugia 7 років тому +2

      Coast I was unaware of the satanism Nazi part. Yeah it would be a little difficult to make a video with that information.

    • @Mrtfarrugia
      @Mrtfarrugia 7 років тому +2

      Lorenzo Maria Martini I didn't mean for it to sound like I'm censoring him. I just didn't want Sam to become a target of the Internet hate mob. They would focus on him doing this video and ignore the fact that it seems like he want to do a video for each Magic artist.

  • @TheTokensamurai
    @TheTokensamurai 7 років тому

    Thank you! This is a really important and amazing show. Art talk does not get enough time.

  • @elitemantis
    @elitemantis 5 років тому

    I remember first time looking at Nyxathid and deciding to build a deck around it because the art was so awesome.

  • @apolashimself
    @apolashimself 4 роки тому

    More power man. Binge watching rn. 😊

  • @maniacastle
    @maniacastle 6 років тому

    Underappreciated this channel is.

  • @ares6037
    @ares6037 7 років тому

    I like this artist. I think his art looks epic.

  • @musich13
    @musich13 7 років тому

    Excellent work as always.

  • @joshuasabet5529
    @joshuasabet5529 7 років тому +5

    Every video is a masterpiece. Thank you for what you do, as its very cool. When are you going to do a Meta-focus on Magic Man Sam videos?
    In all seriousness, I think an artist video on Magali Villeneuve is due. She hasn't been around Magic for long, but has quickly made an impact, especially with her amazing depictions of strong women. I'd love to see your take on her style.

    • @adeorose
      @adeorose 7 років тому +1

      Joshua Sabet I can't second Magali enough! Please do an artist spotlight on her!

    • @horusemerald97
      @horusemerald97 7 років тому

      YES Magali Villeneuve is so amazing!!

  • @themuffindragon
    @themuffindragon 7 років тому

    Awesome vid Sam! These artist spotlights are really something to be proud of dude. Keep it up!

  • @murphygoodman2277
    @murphygoodman2277 3 роки тому

    These videos are amazing !!! So chill, but this guys analysis is so engrossing. Where is my procreate app

  • @luliby2309
    @luliby2309 7 років тому

    3 things.
    1. Great video. I love Swanland's art and it was awesome to learn more about it and him.
    2. Where did all your older videos go? Did you get rid of them? If so, why? You had some awesome stuff there.
    3. What would you think of doing a video essay on the art of the Eldrazi? Exploring ideas such as: how do you create art that depicts how alien and otherworldly they are? I would enjoy learning about that as the Eldrazi are so bizarre and cool.

  • @AffinityforMTG
    @AffinityforMTG 7 років тому +4

    I love Raymond's bristling, pointy style. Great video!

  • @imnourologist
    @imnourologist 7 років тому +1

    Great stuff, keep it up. Hope your channel gets higher awareness

  • @jeffstewert12
    @jeffstewert12 5 років тому

    Shriekgeist has my favourite art in the game, absolutely amazing artist

  • @spidermonkey7280
    @spidermonkey7280 7 років тому

    I absolutely love your videos. Everything from the style to the atmosphere. Your videos are works of art by themselves. Nice work :)

  • @ixion567
    @ixion567 7 років тому

    Well. That is what I call good quality content! congrats dude!
    Hope more people see and subscribe to your channel, since it is very unique!

  • @RosieMode
    @RosieMode 7 років тому

    Loved the format

  • @MrObasiah
    @MrObasiah 7 років тому

    this guy has the best art

  • @EricChoiniere
    @EricChoiniere 7 років тому +1

    Nice shoutout to Windmill Slam ;)

  • @Twineandribbon
    @Twineandribbon 7 років тому

    My favorites are his calmer blacks oddly enough... and colorless. Ugin and wurmcoil look great, but vampiric tutor and Rescue From the Underworld are great pieces

  • @lorenzotii1989
    @lorenzotii1989 7 років тому

    wow Sam this was another amazing art video. keep if up

  • @123darkfang
    @123darkfang 7 років тому

    Logic is the man!! He makes music AND plays MAGIC!!

  • @WoWhunter007
    @WoWhunter007 7 років тому

    Amazing work as always. You are by far The best Magic youtuber. Keep up the good work!

  • @MTGOTradersInc
    @MTGOTradersInc 7 років тому

    As always, killer video. ♥️

  • @JohnyAcoriano
    @JohnyAcoriano 7 років тому

    One of my top illustrators for mtg! amazing dynamic pieces,unique style. Others on my list are Rebecca Guay, Terese Nielsen..

  • @teth4199
    @teth4199 7 років тому

    Sam, thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Every single video you do makes my experience on playing Magic even more amazing!!!! Thank you!

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому +1

      Hari Bhagat Singh this made my day.

    • @teth4199
      @teth4199 7 років тому

      TheMagicManSam ❤️❤️❤️

  • @NameNotPublic
    @NameNotPublic 7 років тому +1

    Awesome! I loved it! I happen to collect every single one of his cards in Magic. Missing a few foils still, unfortunately.

    • @RhysticStudies
      @RhysticStudies  7 років тому

      no kidding. did you post your collection on reddit a while back, by chance? I found a thread while researching this video about someone who was doing the same thing.

    • @NameNotPublic
      @NameNotPublic 7 років тому

      No, that was not me, but coincidentally a friend asked me the same thing a while ago. He came across the same thread on reddit, haha.

  • @DrRedPhD
    @DrRedPhD 7 років тому +1

    i just watched your episode on the commandzone and loved watching your thoughts on what could be replaced as staples.

  • @Aquificae
    @Aquificae 7 років тому

    I love this channel's "holistic" (I hate this word because of new age freaks, but ok) way of looking at Magic. There's so much about this game besides logic and mechanics. Binge watching for like 2 hours already, and loving every second.

  • @TheSLATEcleaner
    @TheSLATEcleaner 6 років тому

    Wurmcoil Engine by Swanland is my second favorite piece in the history of MtG, after Angelic Destiny, and Angelic Destiny has some similar elements to his work. I love playing with his art.

  • @owensullivan4969
    @owensullivan4969 6 років тому

    He is my favourite magic artist

  • @loganvaughn8409
    @loganvaughn8409 7 років тому

    I love these videos, Sam. Keep up the good work!

  • @rebelresource
    @rebelresource 7 років тому

    He is by far the best magic artist.

  • @Ahdbfbfbeh
    @Ahdbfbfbeh 4 роки тому

    Amazing productions man. Keep it up

  • @FriendlyCanadian
    @FriendlyCanadian 7 років тому

    Another amazing video as always! :D