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Christopher Burdett

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The maker of monsters for film, television, and tabletop games. Author and illustrator of The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia. christopherburdett.com christopherburdett.blogspot.com

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · Nov 17

And since there has been so much happening over here now, here are some of the main pieces of art from my first illustrated novel published in 2020. I am working hard on book two. #monsterart #monsterartist #grandbazaar #ethravandalia #handdrawn

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 20h

17 years ago, I did a ton of work for a project that never made it. It is likely most of you have never seen this work, so I am sharing it again. Head to the blog: christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-se... #monsterart #monsterartist #pencilart #pencilartist #turnaround #conceptdesign

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 20h

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P. Puck @peapuck.bsky.social · 2d

Helmets of Fliffmellington

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 1d

Thank you!!!! :D Yeah, never cut costs on your summoning supplies. :P

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · Aug 26

"What a week, huh?" - "Lemon, it's Tuesday."

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 1d

And the final! "Ill-prepared Summoner"

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 1d

Jump ahead to 2021 and I finally knew where the piece would go... into my third. Same concept, but updated a decade.

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 1d

This was the sketch from 2011. I shot reference, planned it all out, but... it wasn't the time. But I still loved it.

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 1d

For reals! I am still sitting on an idea I had when I was 4 or 5. I realized a few years back I am finally at a point to make that piece, if I still want to :) Here is the piece that waited a decade...

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 1d

I had a piece sit as a sketch for a decade or more before it was finally ready to finish. :)

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 2d

Thank you so much!!!

Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 2d

Show me how you draw armor! 🛡️
#monsterart #monsterartist #grabdbazaar

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 2d

Thanks so much! Really appreciated.

Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 2d

And for those interested, this one took shape in my sketchbook. A first for the series.

Image of a page from my sketchbook showing a maker and pencil sketch of what would become the final image for The Warren. Ethra's tower can be seen in the distance, supporting the tenting that covers the Grand Bazaar. In the foreground is the crumbling form of The Warren, made from the remains of a pair of unfinished giant joined towers.

Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 2d

NEW ART!
The Warren - 11 x 14 - Pencil, ink, and acrylic paint on paper. This is the next piece of art for the second book. Details and more on the blog: christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-... #monsterart #monsterartist #grandbazaar #ethravandalia #handdrawn #drawing

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 5d

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Vast Grimm – Escaping Stasis

Expanded rules, adventures, and starter set for the infectious, sci-fi horror RPG. Compatible with Mörk Borg.

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 5d

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Savage Strangehollow - Art & Folklore By Emily Hare

Explore an enchanted realm of vast forests, unforgiving mountains and uncharted waters

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 5d

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Prehistoric Creatures Coloring Book

A dinosaur and prehistoric mammal coloring book for all ages, 66 million years in the making.

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 5d

Campaign Roundup on the blog today! I have three awesome artists who are making cool stuff! Details and link on the blog: christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2025/10/camp... Also, check the comments for direct links! #kickstarter #dinosaurs #dinosaurart #monsterart #vastgrimm

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 7d

He is my orange shadow. Never far and always involved. We go on two walks a day as he is leash trained.

Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 7d

Today is the day we decided was Mietze’s birthday. He was around four weeks old when I found him in the tall grass, so we picked October 1 for his big day. He is officially SEVEN years old! I will be sure to let him bite me all he wants today. #ornagecat #cat #gatonaranja #orange #myfamiliar #kitty

My wee special orange kitty, when I found him in the tall grass in the park. He was four weeks old, and now I am his momma.

My special orange kitty posing with me with his paws on my head while we look at the camera.

My special orange kitty majestically sits on a teal blanket.

My special orange kitty sits on a chair like he is people.

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 7d

Now that it is October, @ixarts.bsky.social is almost upon us! I will be returning to the main show in Reading, PA, October 22-26. I will be sharing more as we get closer. christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2025/10/ix-2... #ixarts #illuxcon #artshow #humanart #humanartist

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Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 8d

I really appreciate the love this piece is getting over here. :) Means a lot!

Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 8d

If you see this post fungi!! #fungi #mushrooms

Christopher Burdett @christopherburdett.com · 8d

If you see this, QRP a GIF of your first anime.

Mine was Star Blazers. The renamed Battleship Yamato series. This just beat out Gothaman but it was close.