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Zara Alfonso Illustration

@zaraalfonso.bsky.social

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Freelance fantasy, sci-fi & surreal artist | Artist on Magic: The Gathering | WotC, Lucasfilm, Games Workshop Prints: zaraalfonso.com/store IG: instagram.com/artofzaraalfonso

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hi #portfolioday I'm Zara, a Canadian artist working mainly on Magic: The gathering and painting for myself in my free time 🖤

“Medusa Portrait” is a portrait painted by the artist Zara Alfonso. A portrait of a young Medusa who looks peacefully towards the viewer, her hair is flowing mass of thick iridescent dark indigo snakes tied up in a head wrap.

“Stasis” is a portrait painted by the artist Zara Alfonso, and is the first piece in her series about invisible illness. A portrait painting of a girl with skin so pale she’s almost translucent, her lips are tinged blue and she gazes upward through seemingly unseeing eyes. Pale moths and winged insects cover the expanse of her face and body, blending into her skin in places.

“Shalai's Acolyte” is a painting by the artist Zara Alfonso, done for the Magic: The Gathering Dominaria United set. A Serran angel floats night among the clouds, backlit by the rising sun. In her hand she holds a glaive grown from the poisonous foliage of the forest far below. Her plated metal armor is a mix of steel with embellished swirls of copper, tied together with long flowing strips of white fabric. She has massive white feathery wings, long flowing dark brown hair, dark skin, and glowing white eyes.

“Kithkin Billyrider” is a painting by the artist Zara Alfonso, done for the Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine set. A tiny kithkin knight rides a billy goat into battle against the Phyrexian invasion. She sheds a few golden tears as she feels the life leave her brothers and sisters who fight beside her.

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Memento Moray @mmoray.bsky.social · 11d

I'm so happy!! Sami!

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · 12d

I’m at MagicCon Atlanta! Come say hi at table 10092 🖤

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · 12d

I’m at MagicCon Atlanta! Come say hi at table 10092 🖤

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hey! It’s best to email me at [email protected] since I don’t check socials super regularly

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 19

Pencil sketch of young Medusa 🖤
#art #pencil #sketchbook #drawing #sketch

“Young Medusa” is a pencil drawing by the artist Zara Alfonso. A portrait of a young Medusa looking towards towards the viewer, her expression is somber and her hair is a flowing mass of chaotic thick snakes that fill the background.

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 20

thank you!

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks!

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thank you!

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 19

Pencil sketch of young Medusa 🖤
#art #pencil #sketchbook #drawing #sketch

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 14

Fairy pencil drawing 🖤
#art #pencil #sketch #sketchbook

A traditional graphite pencil drawing by the artist Zara Alfonso. A portrait of a fairy with bird feet and long flowing hair, held in each hand are daggers made from animal teeth.

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 14

Fairy pencil drawing 🖤
#art #pencil #sketch #sketchbook

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 4

Lovely piece!

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Sam Perin @zebotc.bsky.social · Aug 4

Ouroboroid for Magic the Gathering Edge of Eternities! 🌱

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m at GenCon! Come see me at booth 74 🖤

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 3

My magnum opus

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 3

I’m glad you came by, it was lovely getting to meet you in person! 🥰

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you Paul!

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yay! I hope you can make it 🖤

Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m at GenCon! Come see me at booth 74 🖤

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you! The prompt called for a cat, but left the appearance up to me

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jul 1

My sketch for Sami, Ship's Engineer is looking for a home! 🖤
zaraalfonso.com/live
#art #mtg #sketch #pencil

"Sami, Ship's Engineer” is a painting by the artist Zara Alfonso, done for the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities.

Sketch for "Sami, Ship's Engineer”, a painting by the artist Zara Alfonso, done for the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities.

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jul 1

My sketch for Sami, Ship's Engineer is looking for a home! 🖤
zaraalfonso.com/live
#art #mtg #sketch #pencil

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Zara Alfonso Illustration @zaraalfonso.bsky.social · Jun 29

My oil painting is looking for a home until tonight at 10pm ET 🖤
#art #mtgart #painting
zaraalfonso.com/live/

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Wodar @wodar.bsky.social · Jun 29

@zaraalfonso.bsky.social I got a print from you a couple years ago at a magic con and I finally got it framed and hanging in my home 😁

Framed print of a stylized black Medusa wearing her snake hair in a braid

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