Fire Elemental

This is a portrait of the Fire Elemental character I did from  the Magic the Gathering game. 

It is ACEO card sized (2.5 x 3.5 inches), and as the previous three, done in graphite and white charcoal on half tone paper that was spray mounted to a medium weight card stock.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

This beautiful little piece of original art is available for $40.00. Prints are available starting at $21.33.

Email me at nightmareartist@melissabenson.com to purchase this card.

Shivan Dragon

This Shivan Dragon portrait is another ACEO card sized piece (2.5 x 3.5 inches). It character art for Magic the Gathering and was done in graphite and white charcoal on half tone paper that was spray mounted to a medium weight card stock.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

The original art is sold, but prints are available starting at $21.33.

Timber Wolf

This wolf profile portrait is ACEO card sized (2.5 x 3.5 inches), done in graphite and white charcoal on half tone paper that was spray mounted to a medium weight card stock.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

The wolf original art is available for $40.00 . Prints are available starting at $21.33.

Email me at nightmareartist@melissabenson.com to purchase this card.

Lord of Atlantis

This is an ACEO size card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) done in graphite and white charcoal on half tone paper spray mounted to a medium weight card stock.


I recently did a larger piece and realized just how much I like working with these materials. So I decided to do some smaller pieces the same way.

This is my Lord of Atlantis portrait.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

This piece is now sold, but you can still get prints starting at $21.33.

Nightmare lived up to her name yesterday.

"Nightmare" is an iconic vintage image I created for Magic the Gathering.

This sketch is done in pencil and measures 4 inches square.

I offered it, along with 2 others, for a discounted price to my newsletter followers. Within 10 minutes all three were sold.

The problem was, that the program allowed this one to be sold several more times.

I have made good with everyone who was effected, and changed the sale set up, but it certainly did disrupt my working schedule.

Secrets Overheard

Still getting used to the Blogger format. I managed to delete this entry today so here it is again.

"Secrets Overheard" is an ACEO sized card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) done in oils and colored pencils.

I did it on canvas paper which was pre-cut to ACEO size. I'm not fond of the canvas texture coming through. It needs some thick paint for something this small.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

$40.00 email me nightmareartist@melissabenson.com

Time for Tea

This is also an ACEO size card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) done in colored pencils and gold metallic marker.

This time the guild had a challenge called "Tea". I entered this charming little blue and yellow tea cup. It has the tea bag label hanging over the side and sits on a colorful tablecloth.

The guild was meeting in a local tea shop and we thought it would be nice to have a theme that honored our host. I believe she bought one of the pieces to hang on the wall permanently.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

$40.00 email me nightmareartist@melissabenson.com

I'll start with ACEO cards

Day of the Dead Cat Sugar Skull

This is an ACEO size card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) done in colored pencils.

My art guild had a challenge called "Day of the Dead". This cat with a sugar skull design was one of my entries.

Dia de Muertos is a wonderful Mexican holiday. In the begining of November, friends and family celebrate and honor those who have passed. Graves are decorated in bright colors, and marigolds and food are set out. Sugar skulls are set out  to welcome the dead back for a visit.

What is an ACEO card? Find out in the Art Discussions section of my website.

This piece is sold.