The Magic Art of Seb McKinnon
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6 жыл бұрынThis video explores atmosphere and mood in the artwork of Seb McKinnon.
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@RhysticStudies 6 жыл бұрын
you can watch all of my Artist Study videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLg9H9LJ2OoGDk-rv1Tz2KuNkgUoRDSHbb
@Welverin 6 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting on Rob Alexander.
@cogitaris4508 6 жыл бұрын
What is the last card you show. And also great video, you introduced me to what is now my favourite mtg artist.
@somehoweverynameiwantistak5535 6 жыл бұрын
But I already did :( do rebecca guay
@termsofutilization 6 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Is there any chance you'll do one on the art of Phil Foglio? I know it's a little outside of the range of normal magic art, but that's why I think it'd be great.
@Kat-wc2lt 6 жыл бұрын
Could you do Adam Paquette, please?
@DoubleATam 6 жыл бұрын
"Hey Seb, can you show me the value in protecting the innocent?" "Hey Seb, you know the tinge of sadness that haunts a sunny Saturday afternoon?" "Hey Seb, show me regret."
@finnnope4224 4 жыл бұрын
"Hey Seb, play Despacito?"
@joshnelson8125 4 жыл бұрын
Truly mastery of his form
@Captain1nsaneo 4 жыл бұрын
Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeb!
@KMn048 4 жыл бұрын
"Hey Seb, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?"
@TheChzoronzon 3 жыл бұрын
@@KMn048 gladiator movies?
@samuraispartan7000 5 жыл бұрын
If they ever make a live action Dark Souls film, they should get this guy to direct it.
@mitchhickey678 5 жыл бұрын
You literally read my mind.
@greysonmiller9407 4 жыл бұрын
The silent and stoic chrarcter at the beginning definately reminds me of darksouls.
@Barely_Here 4 жыл бұрын
William Merrill He would harmonize quite well with the dark tones and abstract world of dark souls
@owencfarrow 4 жыл бұрын
the one at 3:41 instantly reminded me of bloodborne.
@spinakker14 3 жыл бұрын
When the video started I honestly thought that was an ad for a dark game
@JDXC666 2 жыл бұрын
Seb is hands-down my favorite artist in Mtg. His style is imaginative, haunting, and instantly recognizable.
@RhysticStudies 6 жыл бұрын
a couple of quick notes: • I apologize, Canadians! I showed an image of a map of Labrador instead of Newfoundland (and after reading that the latter was an island, I thought it looked strange). Thanks for correcting me! • Geoffrey Palmer (@livingcardsmtg) provided the animation for Eidolon of Blossoms at 4:43. Follow his work and reach out: he's one of the best folks in the community and is so talented with his craft.
@CanadianBaconPwnage 6 жыл бұрын
Eh, close enough. XD
@luliby2309 6 жыл бұрын
I enjoy how you loved your own comment.
@gregheffly 6 жыл бұрын
You also mispronounced it. New found land like 3 words. String them together shouldn't sound like new Finland
@CanadianBaconPwnage 6 жыл бұрын
@gregheffly No, he pronounced it properly, it's the pronunciation that Canadians and people from Newfoundland use. It's not pronounced 1 word at a time, like "New Found Land", it's more like Newfindlind, just as he said in the video.
@gregheffly 6 жыл бұрын
CanadianBaconPwnage dude. I live here. I grew up in mount pearl
@Dzuh 6 жыл бұрын
oh wow. seeing that archfiend is the first time ive ever considered buying a card just for for the art. i think im a fan of this guy
@wiartalexandre9349 6 жыл бұрын
I feel you. Not about the first time thing though, I don't even want to know how many cards (especially very bad ones) I purchased just for the art! :)
@emilysmith3594 6 жыл бұрын
First time I saw Archfiend of Ifnir, I was freaked out and couldn’t understand exactly why. This composition analysis did an excellent job of explaining it, right down to “this isn’t how MtG Demon creatures usually look.”
@TheManaSource 6 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing work. Just...wow.
@RhysticStudies 6 жыл бұрын
ain't he good?
@BrunoCasagrandaNeves 6 жыл бұрын
History made and told, two distinct and awesome arts.
@CheloMacabreArt 6 жыл бұрын
@TheManaSource I want you to know I read that in your voice XD
@korvusmangata9007 4 жыл бұрын
A tarot deck made by these guy would be breath-taking
@unseeliedream42 Жыл бұрын
so true
@NinjaFrog65 6 жыл бұрын
Artists like this is one of the many reasons why Magic: the Gathering is still a leading force in card games both digital and physical! Great work Seb McKinnon, and absolutely superb video, Sam!
@EveloGrave 4 жыл бұрын
Soulherder is by far my favorite piece of his. I would love to hang it in my home.
@samuelirwin4880 4 жыл бұрын
He's got another Kickstarter going, soulherder is among the playmats available!
@julienpontus3225 4 жыл бұрын
@@samuelirwin4880 thanks Samuel i got there thanks to you 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@nichow 4 жыл бұрын
Only recently got into Magic, Seb has been the first artist who really grabbed me. As soon as I saw Deliver Unto Evil, I immediately looked up which other cards were his. It's such a unique style that stands out while still fitting so well into the tone of the game. His work on the Golgari cards is so fantastic.
@ivorymantis1026 Жыл бұрын
I love it when cards tell you what they do just from the artwork alone. MTG needs to capitalize on such principles.
@ivorymantis1026 Жыл бұрын
I love Seb's art. Just surreal enough and looks to be ripped straight from a faerie tale. Wish I could find more MTG artists with his atmosphere.
@kelm102 6 жыл бұрын
The fact that his artwork for Stasis and Cuombajj Witches aren't on actual cards saddens me greatly. I would get them in foil almost immediately.
@r.r.theninja6812 6 жыл бұрын
Old stasis > any other magic art
@Kohdok 3 жыл бұрын
@@r.r.theninja6812 >Diabolic Vision has entered the chat.
@c2h680 3 жыл бұрын
They have now been printed in an actual set.
@CaptainRoss 3 жыл бұрын
May have taken a few years but it's finally printed.
@jdvred9210 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kohdok Good to see you here, Kohdok!
@literallyaghosttpoc 2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe any artist has impacted me how Seb McKinnon has. My entire online presence is shaped for a character based on my love for a Shadows over Innistrad uncommon: Topplegeist. The curious, almost childlike feeling of their face and in their gesture, the light and it's importance on Innistrad.. It's beautiful and it made me really look more at art than I had before. Thank you, Sam, for making this video.
@MTGMuddstah 6 жыл бұрын
Well, I guess I know why I'll be making dinner 15 minutes late!
@Alpsus 6 жыл бұрын
MTG Muddstah Well I guess I'll be sleeping 15 minutes later! (It's 1 AM)
@YahyaFalcon 6 жыл бұрын
MTG Muddstah if you don't make your dinner before 15 minutes the nutrients in the ingredients are legally allowed to leave. **Overused Joke Intensifies**
@stefanocorno4649 6 жыл бұрын
Yehia Falcon dang you beat me to it
@gabrielhaggebrink6700 6 жыл бұрын
*14:58
@YahyaFalcon 6 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Häggebrink guess the nutrients aren't going to leave.
@manuelchairez4400 11 ай бұрын
Seb Mckinnon is what got me into mtg, I took one look at his Order of Midnight and I was sold.
@GlitchX 5 жыл бұрын
Seb is easily one of the best current artists in Magic right now. He's consistently knocked it out of the park with every single artwork he's done. I'm super excited to see what he does for Throne of Eldraine
@Dzeeff 6 жыл бұрын
Very powerful intro, and great video as always :)
@paolosischustia8067 5 жыл бұрын
This channel makes me feel what really is “PLAYING MAGIC”
@spinakker14 3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to ask about the music... I can't believe that Seb made it. He is truly, amazingly creative
@trogsothoth4919 5 ай бұрын
i feel like his mythos paintings from ikoria really capture the sort of tribal people's style of depicting these god like beings, my favorite is either that set of images or prismatic piper. because he's just a creepy lil' guy of elemental chaos.
@o.steinman3855 2 жыл бұрын
This video makes me happy. I only properly got into the game recently, and Seb was the first artist whose work caught my attention enough for me to actually make of point of investigating them further (the specific card was Soulherder btw). Pretty cool seeing all these other people in the comments with similar experiences.
@Zillano 6 ай бұрын
The absolute artistry that is this video man. Like jesus, you hit every. Single. Pieces. I truly admire you man, thank you for this beautiful information and inspiration
@moralessanchezoscarelias6412 6 жыл бұрын
"Because of his ability to turn the macabre into something beautiful" Very enlightening line, awesome video as always.
@mantidream8179 18 күн бұрын
Seb is now and forever my favorite. Among the many greats who grace our card game, he stands out uniquely to me and many others.
@DEATHMETALRUST 6 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best. Totally awesome stuff. Its interesting how I can overlook an artist so easily... and then feel like a total idiot when you bring it to my attention. Thanks for that Sam. Seb’s work is incredible. Some of these are pieces that have absolutely hunted me. I hadn’t dug into his work yet but I will absolutely do so. Truly inspiring and brilliantly done.
@aiRCoft 3 жыл бұрын
I wasn't even aware that many of my favorite MTG artworks were all by him; amazing artist indeed, and great video analysis.
@AffinityforMTG 6 жыл бұрын
Seb McKinnon's art is AMAZING! One of my favorite MTG artists of all time. :)
@Skullgrin. 4 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, Seb's gotta be one of absolute favourite artists EVER, not just in MTG, and hearing that things like Essence Flux and Deathsprout are digital just makes me want to work harder at my own digital art!
@z1p632 2 жыл бұрын
this didn't age well
@Skullgrin. 2 жыл бұрын
@@z1p632 Oof, yeah...
@rico9163 2 жыл бұрын
@@Skullgrin. what happened?
@Skullgrin. 2 жыл бұрын
@@rico9163 McKinnon turned out to be an anti-masker jerk who sided with a bunch of looneys a while back. It was really disheartening...
@DM-Oz Жыл бұрын
@@rico9163 People in the internet, blowing things out of proportion, as usual.
@fabiogarzaro8272 2 жыл бұрын
Goddamn Seb, goddamn…
@phantomgamerxd5792 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite artits I feel deserve their own video is Igor Kieryluk, he truely brings the mystery to New Phyrexia
@bretthenry2888 2 жыл бұрын
your videos are among the few that I leave my computer feeling that I did not just waste time on youtube thank you
@bernhardlangers778 2 жыл бұрын
Came back to your channel today and also revisited Seb's gallery. His render of damnation as a close representation of judgement day is one worthy addition. Yet he knocks the ball completely out of the park with Soulherder. That image is something else - and I love it.
@nolanhoney7697 6 жыл бұрын
Seb's art gives me chills. His art brings this game to life and is a big reason I play it.
@Mordra 6 жыл бұрын
Haven't watched it yet but I can tell it'd be worthwhile. Thanks for the effort put in these vids, love the crisp editing and the insight you give us about these great artists!
@davesproles2708 2 жыл бұрын
Simply stellar man.... The flavor he manifests is the reason I still remember random cards like "debt to the deathless" ..... If I had any true talent in concept art, his style would be the closest that I'd be replicating....
@jackkensik7002 6 жыл бұрын
Man this art is amazing, thanks for showcasing it in a way that really does it justice.
@PangoriaFallstar 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing as always. These videos really help me appreciate the art of Magic cards way more than I already do. Thank you for taking the time to do these.
@saoirseguita 6 жыл бұрын
Seb's pieces are some of the most thought-provoking for me. Many creatures in Magic look angry and menacing, but many of Seb's are expressionless. He somehow manages to build atmospheric context in such a way that provides an ominous and genuinely unsettling tone without even needing to convey those aspects directly in the subject entity. It's so hard to pinpoint, but I think that the foggy, wispy elements along with the often expressionless creatures lends to a sense of the unknown. He manages to tap into that "other" kind of fear so successfully. His work is fantastic.
@ackbooh9032 2 жыл бұрын
The symmetry in his work creates so much room for symbolism, almost like a medieval diagram or tapestry - much more than a cinematic snapshot of what is happening in the fantasy world
@themuffindragon 6 жыл бұрын
Archfiend of Ifnir has been one of my favorite cards from the past year or so and after seeing the detailed art with your observations Ive gained a new appreciation for the card and Sebs art as a whole
@ansoneckel2552 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this. I'm not an art person but your videos help me appreciate and understand the art. So thank you so much for this series. Keep up the awesome work
@docbp87 6 жыл бұрын
Great essay as always Sam. His work reminds me a lot of Stephen Kasner, who I have always wished was a Magic artist. Keep up the great work.
@chrismanuel9768 2 жыл бұрын
I never realized the artist for all my favorite cards was... one artist. Seriously, these are like all my favorite cards for their art. He's really fucking talented!
@nathanwilburn147 6 жыл бұрын
The card that the last showcased art belongs to is "Dirge of the Dead", from Masters 25.
@TheGingerInvasion 6 жыл бұрын
I love this series!! I learn so much about a game I adore so highly every time I watch you :)
@PlaneswalkerProject 6 жыл бұрын
This is perhaps my favorite of your work thus far. Debt to the Deathless is among my favorite artwork of any card, and learning of the artist behind it was incredibly enlightening. So much respect!
@Aquired121 6 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite video on youtube by far. Thank you for your incredible work Sam, so inspired by your essay style, as well as the incredible content within it. I always loved the artwork of alot of Seth's cards, just didnt realise they were the same artist!
@Spartan13444 6 жыл бұрын
Stasis (the depiction of the young girl surrounded by stone soldiers) is jaw dropping. Wow. Just wow. Some of McKinnon art I recognized, but I can't believe how much of his work I've overlooked. Excellent video as always. Love this series and love this channel. Keep it up!
@ShuffleYourLibrary 6 жыл бұрын
That was such an amazing video. Seb Mckinnon is one of those artist that you've seen many times on magic cards where you go like "oh thats actually a pretty good artwork. I wonder who made it.. Seb Mckinnon? i wonder what else he made?" And then 75 pieces later and 2 hours of net searching you're still in awe. And this video gave me that experince with him. I love to discover magic art and art with you. Thank you.
@TLG1255 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Really enjoyed going back through your back catalogue
@bookmedia67 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful video. Thanks for all you do.
@kingbone2814 6 жыл бұрын
So good I didn’t realize how much I liked his art Archfiend has to be my favorite
@rozu_music 2 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite magic artist, love his style
@krim7 6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always amazing. I love watching them!
@darkscion1 6 жыл бұрын
As always, excellent video sir!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!!
@zealcrux 6 жыл бұрын
Ah, March 32nd. Here at last!
@tommyrojas1571 6 жыл бұрын
Wasn't a fan of Seb HOLY FUDGE AM I NOW i hope he does a green or blue colored playmat AWSOME VID
@treasureberry7154 5 жыл бұрын
You mean like a... Growth Spiral?
@MarkWPiper 5 жыл бұрын
Seb McKinnon Magic the Gathering Playmats: LIMITED EDITION 2, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/813866177/seb-mckinnon-magic-the-gathering-playmats-limited-0
@thedarkone246 6 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favorite video you have ever done, this was intriguing and introspective and I must thank you for turning me on to an amazing artist.
@nick5049 5 жыл бұрын
Please keep doing these videos! I’ve watched all of them and can’t get enough
@willreviews5413 Жыл бұрын
A wonderfull video about one of my favorit artist 😃
@beepot2764 4 жыл бұрын
I feel bad that I never realized some of my favorite cards were made by the same artist. Edit: my favorite is the Pale Rider of Trostrad.
@0331ball 6 жыл бұрын
Incredible work on the video-- I rarely check the artist on cards that I like, but i've now found that Seb is responsible for a handful of my favorite art!
@musich13 6 жыл бұрын
Yes dude, feels like I've been waiting for years for this particular installment. Thank you, best work yet, definitely not biased.
@Ignisrex 5 жыл бұрын
11:11 I just had this deep emotional respond to your description of the arch fiend, some kind of sorrow
@BrassBallsofSteel 6 жыл бұрын
Didn't even watch yet, liked anyway. Thank you Sam for covering my favorite MTG artist. Happy Easter!
@raedien 6 жыл бұрын
This was amazing, thank you for putting in all the work to share this so effectively.
@envysart797 6 жыл бұрын
This channel helped inspire me to back to art college. It's unreal how you break down the depth and techniques involved in illustration.
@Morenojorgem 6 жыл бұрын
When I saw the title of the video, I asked myself... who? I have not been putting enough attention to his art. But I remember when I first saw his art for Entomb, and I decided I needed it for my Meren deck. I love so many of his pieces, but until now, I did not make a connection between them. As always, thank you Sam. It's a pleasure to give you Patreon dollars.
@PinkusTheRat 6 жыл бұрын
Now that i've seen a bigger version of archfiend of ifnir i want a play mat with it's art
@LiveSnoopyTV 6 жыл бұрын
Dang, it's one thing to just look at a piece of art and feel something, but to have a description of the feelings it invokes and why just takes it to another level. Well done on the video, great job!
@solidkingcobra 4 жыл бұрын
seriously dude. I felt like I'm sitting at a very engaging art history class. this video game me chills. I'm just astounded at the level of research, analysis, critical thinking, insight etc... the amount of work you put into this. The Professor at Tolarian runs the lower div classes. you run the upper div classes.
@8bit737 6 жыл бұрын
Vaporkin? More like Welkin Tern. And don't even get me started on Pongify or Searing Spear.
@RhysticStudies 6 жыл бұрын
I'd like to buy you dinner for this comment.
@wadinatorthevile2805 6 жыл бұрын
Wut
@8bit737 6 жыл бұрын
Rhystic Studies I accept
@alexchen2519 6 жыл бұрын
Is there a joke in here because I'm missing it entirely...
@soarel325 6 жыл бұрын
I think it's just a joke about how Vaporkin and Welkin Tern are the same card with different names (just like Searing Spear and Lightning Strike are the same card with different names)
@sakeriyasaleh4820 4 жыл бұрын
I came from Austin
@shashwatsingh8339 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@ccivinski 6 жыл бұрын
Man, your channel is amazing. Your editing, choice of music, how you set the tone.. amazing.
@pixelpanic 6 жыл бұрын
I am REALLY enjoying these art studies videos on MTG artists. You've really done your homework on this and it comes across, truly. As an artist, myself, I would be flattered by the genuine care and insight you take with these videos. I can't wait to see more.
@ceracen Жыл бұрын
Soulherder is one of my favorites.
@warpdrivefueledbyinsomnia8165 6 жыл бұрын
Seb's work on Dirge of Dread caught my attention during previews for Masters 25. Holy cow, is that some awesome art. Cuombajj Witches was incredibly awesome, too. Seriously, Seb has been doing some really awesome work over the last few years. Thank you, Sam, for highlighting him.
@Neforax 6 жыл бұрын
This video is by far my favorite one you have done so far. Fantastic
@moctzal1445 6 жыл бұрын
Just keeps getting better, Thanks Sam.
@The_Smartest_Witch 6 жыл бұрын
If/when Seb puts playmats up for sale, I definitely want to own one
@plainsboymike16 5 жыл бұрын
Boy, I don't know how to say this but Seb just finished a kickstarter for limited edition playmats
@scaelin_ 5 жыл бұрын
If you're still interested he's running a second kickstarter right now for playmats!
@Incognito11200 5 жыл бұрын
I feel like seb could make the perfect representation of a skinwalker
@natasharedmane 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos on KZfaq. And I watch a damn huge amount of KZfaq videos. Thank you for making this. Love your channel!
@stuvius 6 жыл бұрын
This one got me really emotional. Outstanding work, both you and Seb.
@alessandroverrecchia5763 6 жыл бұрын
i n f u c k i n g s a n e
@thiago7963 4 жыл бұрын
I love everything about magic the gathering, but seb's artwork is something that drives me away from cool-looking cards and really makes me awe at the whole mtg world. when i play, i feel satisfied to play a seb's artwork just because the art make me feel one with magic. I trully worship his artwork and look forward for his next compositions to come, He stands out the most beautiful and eerie way I could eve imaginel Thank you,, seb, for making my gameplay feel the way I dreamt of. (Also, Soulherder is the most beautifully haunting art magic could ever hope for, even though I don't play it at all)
@robertcotrell9810 6 жыл бұрын
I always love your videos. I get excited any time I get a notification for a new one!
@chaselikedonut 5 жыл бұрын
your video essays are one of the best organized and well spoken on youtube, love every one of your videos
@Asmodeus555 6 жыл бұрын
April fools! There is no Seb McKinnon!
@Chrysaries 6 жыл бұрын
Got me at "and he also did the music". Really? Fantastic art, cinematics AND music? Pffft.
@MrGotyouto 6 жыл бұрын
But there is a Seb Mckinnon, only he didn't do every card featured here. He actually IS a film director and music composer check out his website (made in 2015 I might add) : www.sebmckinnon.com/illustration/
@NYGJMAP 6 жыл бұрын
Of course there is! He's the Red Grin Grumble of the Art world!
@sinisterpuddle6655 2 жыл бұрын
you need to talk about dominik mayer!!
@michaelmaage 6 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic video. Thank you
@jakejutras2733 6 жыл бұрын
Your uploads are always so damn amazing, keep it up man.
@isaachill1613 6 жыл бұрын
These are so cool but I really Want to see Rebecca Guay !!
@thermickestrel9435 6 жыл бұрын
gay*
@x96lyq2zs2 6 жыл бұрын
Seb McKinnon is an all-star and I fell in love when I saw Coumbajj Witches. But why doesn't he draw any feet?
@joshnelson8125 4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Keeton feet are often a very difficult thing to sketch
@SamLopeZz 2 жыл бұрын
There's literally feet right there on the Dirge of Dread art. But perhaps Deathsprout will satisfy your feet fetish better.
@gumquat 6 жыл бұрын
stunning work as always RS
@TheMediaInsider 4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always
@thyetyeyryeretyery 6 жыл бұрын
No Booplegeist?
@andrewsheiman8574 2 жыл бұрын
This hits different now
@fistcharade 6 жыл бұрын
You deserve more recognition! Love your work, and your passion! Keep it going
@ketonblaziken 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another excellent video, I'm excited to check out Seb's other works!
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