Wizards of the Coast has decided to no longer use Beard for Magic: the Gathering. They claim the fans don't like his art.
We're losing the artist of 4 out of 5 of the Elder Dragon Legends as well as Ashnod's Coupon.
We need to let Wizards know what a horrible mistake they are making, or we're going to lose art like Reki, the History of Kamigawa. Email Wizards or post on their message boards if you disagree with this decision.
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hmm.. that sucks.. I liked his art.. but im to tired to email them.. perhaps later... and if u make a signing petition thingy at wizards.com forums link it here and I'll sign...
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After searching in gatherer for his cards, and looking at alot of them, I'm not really that sad. Alot of his art does nothing for me. This just means an opportunity for a new artist to prove himself.
I posted a lengthy response to this in the news section re: this incident that i will think explain to many what was behind Ed being dropped. Hope you find in interesting reading
I for one really appreciate his artwork. He's the one who brought us the 7th/8th Edition BoP, and the Legions White Knight, and many other great works. I can't believe they're ceasing to use his artwork.
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What the ****? How dare Wizards drop such a great artist. I mostly remember him for Acorn Harvest since that was one of my "signature cards" back in the day. I'm going to go yell at them and call the naughty things.
Sorry Edward P Beard Jr never excited me either. But don't feel sad about him not doing any new art work. Just watch some person play dredgeatog and you will see an example of him.
On the other hand if the drop RK post, I will suicide bomb wizards.
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I liked Edward P Beard, Jr. I started back in Unlimited, so I have been around for all his art. Even though I readily admit he was not the best Magic artist, I say "if it is not broke, do not fix it." He was putting out quality artwork when they let him go (the aforementioned Reki). That, to me, is not broken.
Of course, this being a massive necro, there is no point. I already e-mailed WotC my opinion about a year ago.
We're losing the artist of 4 out of 5 of the Elder Dragon Legends as well as Ashnod's Coupon.
We need to let Wizards know what a horrible mistake they are making, or we're going to lose art like Reki, the History of Kamigawa. Email Wizards or post on their message boards if you disagree with this decision.
:symg::symw:Elephant Tribal :symr::symg::symw:Saprolings :symr::symg:Beatdown
:symr::symw:Samurai :symu::symr::symg:Spirtcraft Control
:symw::symu::symb::symr::symg:,:symtap:: Blow up world.
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On the other hand if the drop RK post, I will suicide bomb wizards.
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I liked Edward P Beard, Jr. I started back in Unlimited, so I have been around for all his art. Even though I readily admit he was not the best Magic artist, I say "if it is not broke, do not fix it." He was putting out quality artwork when they let him go (the aforementioned Reki). That, to me, is not broken.
Of course, this being a massive necro, there is no point. I already e-mailed WotC my opinion about a year ago.