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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · 7d

Can't wait to be back in New York for New York Comic Con! You can find me at table E-05 in the Artist Alley. See you soon! #NYCC

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · 26d

I'll be at #MagicConAtlanta later this month - Booth 11099! I've finally painted enough MtG cards to showcase at my first ever MagicCon. Stop by for signatures and prints, or listen to me babble about my 1993 Dingus Egg/ land-destroying deck from Alpha that annoyed all the kids in the neighborhood.

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨🔮✨ "Invisible Woman," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75", $5000 (original available, contact [email protected]).

Here is my new variant cover for Marvel's #FantasticFour Issue no. 3, featuring Invisible Woman! #suestorm #invisiblewoman

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Jun 27

✨️🦅✨ "Wonder Woman," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75" (SOLD).

Here's the new variant comic cover for DC Comic's Wonder Woman Issue no. 25! AD Brittany Holzherr. #wonderwoman #dianaprince #dccomics

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 27

🦇✨ "Batgirl," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9x13.75", $4500 (original available, contact [email protected]).

Here is the new variant cover I did for DC Comic's "Batgirl" Issue no. 10! It features Cassandra Cain in her batsuit. AD Brittany Holzherr

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 22

Today's the last day of the campaign! The two books are retrospective collections of art created in the past decade priced at $39 each or $75 for both. Order at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 20

"Cultivate," 2025 (NFS).

🌸✨ Here is the second card I worked on for the Magic: the Gathering x Final Fantasy set! It features my favorite character from FF7, Aerith, as she cultivates her flower garden in Midgar. AD Colin Boyer.

#MTGxFINALFANTASY #aerith #FF7 #FinalFantasyVII

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 15

"Study No. 118," ink, colored pencil & 24k gold leaf on toned paper, 2023.

Everyone who pledges for a copy of "Spectres" art book will receive a free print of this. Kickstarter ends May 22nd at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 14

"Ruinous Ultimatum," 2025 (NFS).

🤡✨ I'm thrilled to share the work I did for the MtG x Final Fantasy collab! I'm a HUGE fan of Final Fantasy, which was a major childhood inspiration. This card features Kefka from FF6. AD Colin Boyer.

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 13

👀✨ Close-ups of the original art for "The Art of Legend."

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 13

I may have prints available down the line during holiday season. Thank you!

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 12

"The Art of Legend," graphite & ink on bristol paper, 10x14.5"(original available, contact [email protected]).

📗✨ Here is the new book cover for Wesley Chu's "The Art of Legend!" This is the third installment to his "War Arts Saga" series. AD Cassie Vu at @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 8

"The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar," acrylic and colored pencil on paper, 2023.

Everyone who pledges for a copy of "Ambedo" art book will receive a free print of this -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · May 5

🌟 "Star Collectors" limited edition print is exclusively available on Kickstarter!

- 24"x24"
- signed & numbered
- $125

Order at kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 29

“Study No. 99,” ink & colored pencil on toned paper, 9" × 12", 2020

One of the 110+ paintings that will be featured in the "Spectres" art book. Currently available on Kickstarter -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections.

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 25

***Ambedo 🥲

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 25

🫶 Thanks again to everyone who has backed my new art book! Also available during the Kickstarter is the second edition of "Amedo" which features new cover art: kickstarter.com/projects/fle....

- hardcover book
- 9 x 12" (23cm x 30.5cm)
- 192 pages
- features 130+ paintings
- $39

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 25

The deluxe edition of Spectres that comes with a slipcase will be signed. Ambedo and the standard edition of Spectres will not. Thanks so much!

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 23

We did it! I'm incredibly thankful to everyone who has helped Spectres reach its goal!

The Kickstarter will continue until May 22nd for those who would like to order the books -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 22

Yes! Flesk Publications will have the books available on their website after the Kickstarter ends. Thank you!

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 22

✨📖✨"Spectres" is now available on Kickstarter! To order your copy of the book, visit kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections

- hardcover book
- 9 x 12"
- 160 pages
- metallic blue gilt edges
- $39 for standard / $75 for deluxe edition

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 18

The "Spectres" pre-launch page on Kickstarter is up! Follow the link to be notified once the campaign goes live next Tuesday -- kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/spectres-and-ambedo-the-art-of-tran-nguyen-collections.

Coming soon: Spectres and Ambedo: The Art of Tran Nguyen Collections

Two luxurious hardcover books that collects the very best paintings and drawings by Tran Nguyen!

kickstarter.com

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 11

Sketches for Tarkir's "Eskhi Dragonclaw" is up for auction at MtG Art Market - Inks, Prelims & Repaints. There are a total of four sketches up for auction, which ends Sunday, April 13 at 10:00PM EST!

Bid at facebook.com/share/g/1AFFzJE31K

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 7

🚀✨ I'm incredibly honored to be nominated for a Hugo Award for "Best Professional Artist!" I'm up against a line-up of fantastic artists including Rovina Cai and Audrey Benjaminsen. Congrats to all the nominees this year!

Finalists: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-awards/2025-hugo-award-finalists

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Tran Nguyen @mynameistran.bsky.social · Apr 4

🌿✨ "Poison Ivy," acrylic & colored pencil on watercolor paper, 9.5x14" (SOLD).

Here's my variant cover for @dccomicsreal.bsky.social's "Poison Ivy" Issue #34! The issue is written by G. Willow Wilson with interior art by Marcio Takara. AD Arianna Turturro. #poisonivy #dccomics

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