Bruce Brenneise 🔜SCG Milwaukee
@brucedraws.bsky.social
Award-winning illustrator: MTG, D&D, Witcher, Numenera, Slay the Spire
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Behold Greyhawk, one of my illustrations for the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide! Perhaps the piece I'm proudest of from the past year. I was able to take this one about 70% of the way to finish in acrylics, a major milestone for me.
Working on an acrylic "repaint" of a (other than sketches) digital piece from a few years back! It felt like the sort of physical meditation I needed after a busy weekend in Portland. "Bloodstained Mire"
January 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Working on an acrylic "repaint" of a (other than sketches) digital piece from a few years back! It felt like the sort of physical meditation I needed after a busy weekend in Portland. "Bloodstained Mire"
The Littlest Art Director just had his convention debut: made his first three sales here at SCG Portland!
January 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The Littlest Art Director just had his convention debut: made his first three sales here at SCG Portland!
All set up here at SCG Portland! Come say hi if ypu're in the area this weekend: it's free to enter.
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
All set up here at SCG Portland! Come say hi if ypu're in the area this weekend: it's free to enter.
Sorry, all out of Dragons! Back to landscapes, here's one I painted for Numenera in 2017. "Between Mountains"
January 22, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Sorry, all out of Dragons! Back to landscapes, here's one I painted for Numenera in 2017. "Between Mountains"
Continuing through my dragons painted in recent years, I call this one 'Blue Guardian', for D&D, Shadow of the Dragon Queen
January 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Continuing through my dragons painted in recent years, I call this one 'Blue Guardian', for D&D, Shadow of the Dragon Queen
"Portal to Ysgardium", D&D, Planescape. Technically not dragons in this one, but dragon eels come pretty close! Better hope your living raven-boat gets you to safety.
January 20, 2026 at 7:14 PM
"Portal to Ysgardium", D&D, Planescape. Technically not dragons in this one, but dragon eels come pretty close! Better hope your living raven-boat gets you to safety.
"Silver's Vengeance", D&D Shadow of the Dragon Queen, 2022. I figured I'd show off some of my more 'serious' dragons as well. There's a few fun narrative moments happening as people try to escape her wrath.
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
"Silver's Vengeance", D&D Shadow of the Dragon Queen, 2022. I figured I'd show off some of my more 'serious' dragons as well. There's a few fun narrative moments happening as people try to escape her wrath.
I thought 'long and hard' about what I wanted to post for #dragonappreciationday #appreciateadragonday. I've painted official dragons for Dungeons & Dragons, after all. However, perhaps it's most appropriate to show a dragon "appreciating" and in turn being appreciated by another dragon?
January 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I thought 'long and hard' about what I wanted to post for #dragonappreciationday #appreciateadragonday. I've painted official dragons for Dungeons & Dragons, after all. However, perhaps it's most appropriate to show a dragon "appreciating" and in turn being appreciated by another dragon?
Today I stopped by Wizards HQ to see a Dragon about a Dungeon, or perhaps the other way around! I'm kicking myself that I forgot to take a selfie with the Squen and Cragg muppets who were also hanging out there.
January 15, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Today I stopped by Wizards HQ to see a Dragon about a Dungeon, or perhaps the other way around! I'm kicking myself that I forgot to take a selfie with the Squen and Cragg muppets who were also hanging out there.
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I encourage everyone competing with me in any way to use as much AI as they can.
When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt them. This a guarantee their blade is gonna chip and shatter.
When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt them. This a guarantee their blade is gonna chip and shatter.
Shift Up CEO claims AI is essential for smaller nations competing with the manpower of China and the US
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Shift Up CEO claims AI is essential for smaller nations competing with the manpower of China and the US
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January 14, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I encourage everyone competing with me in any way to use as much AI as they can.
When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt them. This a guarantee their blade is gonna chip and shatter.
When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt them. This a guarantee their blade is gonna chip and shatter.
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OMIOS URES IS OUT!
My classless, level-less RPG set in a weird fantasy world is available as Early Access, pay-what-you-like!
Get it HERE: matheusgraef.itch.io/omios-ures
Full overview of the system + extra images in the replies! Shares & reposts are super appreciated!
My classless, level-less RPG set in a weird fantasy world is available as Early Access, pay-what-you-like!
Get it HERE: matheusgraef.itch.io/omios-ures
Full overview of the system + extra images in the replies! Shares & reposts are super appreciated!
September 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
OMIOS URES IS OUT!
My classless, level-less RPG set in a weird fantasy world is available as Early Access, pay-what-you-like!
Get it HERE: matheusgraef.itch.io/omios-ures
Full overview of the system + extra images in the replies! Shares & reposts are super appreciated!
My classless, level-less RPG set in a weird fantasy world is available as Early Access, pay-what-you-like!
Get it HERE: matheusgraef.itch.io/omios-ures
Full overview of the system + extra images in the replies! Shares & reposts are super appreciated!
Ohoho, I'm heading to Portland next week for my first convention of the year! On the one hand, I do like to hibernate in my art cave for the winter; on the other hand, Portland is a very short drive away. I always have a good time, raiding their bookstores and food trucks if nothing else!
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Ohoho, I'm heading to Portland next week for my first convention of the year! On the one hand, I do like to hibernate in my art cave for the winter; on the other hand, Portland is a very short drive away. I always have a good time, raiding their bookstores and food trucks if nothing else!
Hello #PortfolioDay!
I'm Bruce Brenneise, an illustrator of otherworldly landscapes for games like MTG, D&D, Numenera and Slay the Spire!
You can check out more at: www.brucebrenneise.com
I'm Bruce Brenneise, an illustrator of otherworldly landscapes for games like MTG, D&D, Numenera and Slay the Spire!
You can check out more at: www.brucebrenneise.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Hello #PortfolioDay!
I'm Bruce Brenneise, an illustrator of otherworldly landscapes for games like MTG, D&D, Numenera and Slay the Spire!
You can check out more at: www.brucebrenneise.com
I'm Bruce Brenneise, an illustrator of otherworldly landscapes for games like MTG, D&D, Numenera and Slay the Spire!
You can check out more at: www.brucebrenneise.com
A new painting recently on the easel!
January 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A new painting recently on the easel!
Ok, this was pretty exciting for me. I've sent my art to some far off destinations before, but this might just be tied for most remote (so far)! I'm glad it'll be enjoyed in an interesting corner of the world.
January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Ok, this was pretty exciting for me. I've sent my art to some far off destinations before, but this might just be tied for most remote (so far)! I'm glad it'll be enjoyed in an interesting corner of the world.
Have some wintry vibes? Cover illustration I was honored to paint for the KQV Remastered album a few years ago!
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Have some wintry vibes? Cover illustration I was honored to paint for the KQV Remastered album a few years ago!
It's hard to choose the best, or even my favorites. If you didn't manage to catch all that I've been up to (revealed in 2025), here are some pieces that felt like highlights for various reasons.
December 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It's hard to choose the best, or even my favorites. If you didn't manage to catch all that I've been up to (revealed in 2025), here are some pieces that felt like highlights for various reasons.
A demo drawing for a mentee from today. Believe it or not, that's me, circa early December 2006, kicking a sand dune in the Taklamakan desert!
December 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A demo drawing for a mentee from today. Believe it or not, that's me, circa early December 2006, kicking a sand dune in the Taklamakan desert!
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Today is my birthday! 🎂
I feel grateful for everyone who supports me, my art and the work I love. It makes even the hardest days brighter and gives me the strength to keep creating🫶
If you could spare a repost, it would mean a lot and help my work reach more people 🤗
I feel grateful for everyone who supports me, my art and the work I love. It makes even the hardest days brighter and gives me the strength to keep creating🫶
If you could spare a repost, it would mean a lot and help my work reach more people 🤗
December 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today is my birthday! 🎂
I feel grateful for everyone who supports me, my art and the work I love. It makes even the hardest days brighter and gives me the strength to keep creating🫶
If you could spare a repost, it would mean a lot and help my work reach more people 🤗
I feel grateful for everyone who supports me, my art and the work I love. It makes even the hardest days brighter and gives me the strength to keep creating🫶
If you could spare a repost, it would mean a lot and help my work reach more people 🤗
Making fun plans for next year!
December 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Making fun plans for next year!
A couple more AP paintings I finished and sent off to their commissioners the other week! It continues to be fun expanding what I'm capable of putting onto such a small surface.
December 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A couple more AP paintings I finished and sent off to their commissioners the other week! It continues to be fun expanding what I'm capable of putting onto such a small surface.
I'm enjoying these D&D paintings of mine hanging in my dining area!
December 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'm enjoying these D&D paintings of mine hanging in my dining area!
This was fun! A shot of the panel I was on at Tabletop.Me last month.
December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This was fun! A shot of the panel I was on at Tabletop.Me last month.
Silver's Vengeance, 2022, for D&D's Shadow of the Dragon Queen. Although not something I paint very often, I do enjoy the challenge of painting dragons when I get the chance. A very nostalgic piece for me, since I grew up with Dragonlance!
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Silver's Vengeance, 2022, for D&D's Shadow of the Dragon Queen. Although not something I paint very often, I do enjoy the challenge of painting dragons when I get the chance. A very nostalgic piece for me, since I grew up with Dragonlance!
"Inauspicious Birth", personal piece, 2018. It sometimes feels we're born into such a cruel world, but it *could* be worse.
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
"Inauspicious Birth", personal piece, 2018. It sometimes feels we're born into such a cruel world, but it *could* be worse.