Allen Douglas
@allendouglas.bsky.social
creator of unusual wildlife artwork cryptidvisions.com
I am beyond thrilled to share the news that my oil painting, “Lifting the Veil”, has been selected by the jury panel as the first place winner of the Catherine K. Gyllerstrom Imaginative Realism Award in the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize!! Huge thanks to everyone involved!
A favorite from a few years back. “Lovecraft Piper” 5” x 7” oil on panel
I am truly honored that my “Lifting the Veil” oil painting was selected as a Finalist for the Catherine K. Gyllerstrom Imaginative Realism Award, in the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Many thanks to the judges! @catherine.k.gyllerstrom @beautifulbizarremagazine
The auction for this original oil painting ends tonight (Tuesday) over at Facebook’s MtG Art Market group! “Searing Blaze” Oil on panel 16.5” x 17.875” ©️ Marvel This is being sold with the permissions of Wizards of the Coast. #mtgxmarvel
“Searing Blaze” Oil on panel 16.5" x 17.875" Art Direction by Colin Boyer. The original oil painting is currently available via MtG Art Market auction - ends Tuesday the 28th. mtgart.auction/KittyPrideSearingBlaze ©️ Marvel This is being sold with the permissions of Wizards of the Coast. #mtgxmarvel
Just a reminder that my original “Falcon and Redwing” oil painting is currently up for auction at Facebook’s MtG Art Market. Ends tomorrow night (Monday).
“Falcon and Redwing” 20” x 16” oil on cradled panel currently available via MtG Art Market auction - ends Monday the 15th This was probably my favorite Marvel Magic card to work on because, you know… all the birds! Art direction by Mike Thomas.
This painting was created for this year's Enchanted Brush exhibition at the Mazza Museum in Findlay, OH. This year's theme was "Homage", and my painting is inspired by a chameleon piece by Eric Carle. “Carl” 16" x 12" (not including custom frame) oil on panel AVAILABLE
WIP. Coming soon to the Mazza Museum as part of this year’s “Enchanted Brush” exhibition!
I had one other piece accepted into Infected By Art Volume 14. Thank you judges! Always great to be part of this collection alongside so many great artists. “Pearlescent Samaritan” 11” x 14” oil on panel SOLD
I was happy to learn that “Gumball” has been accepted into the Infected By Art competition this year. Many thanks to the judges!! “Gumball” 8” x 10” oil on panel SOLD
I was thrilled to learn that my “Lifting the Veil” painting is now an award winner, being selected for the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles’ Illustration West competition! Many thanks for the judges!
This was a significant work for me, especially in terms of scale, time, and energy. I’m not sure how many more like this are in me. This recently debuted at @ix_imagine_this. “Lifting the Veil” 42” x 60” oil on aluminum panel
“Adventurer” 16” x 20” oil on panel This one was recently selected as a Finalist in Art Renewal Center’s 18th International Salon Competition.
This painting was created for this year's Enchanted Brush exhibition at the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum in Findlay, OH, and runs through August 29th. “First Dawn” 13” x 12” oil on panel available
My other two cards from Magic’s Tarkir Dragonstorm set previewed today! Art Direction by Aliana Rood. Both original oil paintings are currently available via auction in Facebook’s MtG Art Market group. Ends Thursday!! “Scavenger Regent” oil on panel 14” x 18” each ©️ Wizards of the Coast
The original preliminary sketches I sent to Wizards of the Coast for approval are now available via auction in Facebook’s MtG Art Market - Inks, Prelims & Repaints. Color versions represent the digital submissions. Ends Tuesday, March 25th. Shared with permission from WOTC. TM & ©️ WOTC.
“Dragonlord Dromoka” previewed yesterday, my latest Magic cards to see the light of day (Tarkir: Dragonstorm). I especially enjoyed painting the young cute version… it gives me baby turtle vibes!! Both have been sold with a strong offer. AD: Aliana Rood. Copyright Wizards of the Coast
Year of the Snake… Happy Lunar New Year!! “Infinite Gleamer” 12” x 24” oil and gold leaf on panel SOLD
“Gravity Fails” 24” x 18” oil and silver leaf on panel
“Baleful Strix” 16” x 12” oil on panel One of my first Magic: the Gathering illustrations, painted as part of a Secret Lair release in 2020.
“Rider on the Storm” 11” x 14” oil on gold leaf on panel. Did you know that jackalopes only reproduce during electrical storms? That’s why they are so rare.
