Ed Beard Jr has created art for over 1000 published products over the past 40 plus years. Ed uses tangible mediums and hand painted craftsmanship in the creation of his unique fantasy art works. His works focus on a wide variety of subject matter but specialize in fantasy related subject matter.

Over the last 40 years Ed’s works have been
found on calendars, art prints, posters, T-shirts, mugs, puzzles, and collectibles of all types. You will also find many of his works used in the movie and television industry. Ed is a guest on cable television as an airbrush muralist for the custom Automotive industry. Ed gained pop culture name status through his over 100 works in Magic the Gathering
card game, automotive airbrush art, Tolkien art, Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit art as well as Dungeon products.

40 Years of Traditional Artistry:
Ed is one of the few remaining giants who creates every piece of art by hand using oils, acrylics, and airbrush. This “No-AI,” handcrafted quality provides a premium, archival feel that is highly sought after by collectors.

Magic: The Gathering Icon: Ed is a cornerstone of gaming history, having illustrated over 100 cards for Magic: The Gathering (including fan-favorites like Nicol Bolas, Psychatog, and Ravenous Rats).

Sorcery: Contested Realm Lead: Ed is currently at the forefront of the TCG revival as a key artist for Sorcery: Contested Realm. He even authored and illustrated his own mini-set expansion, “Dragonlord,” proving his ability to anchor an entire product line under his own brand.