Mark Poole

Mark Poole is one of the original twenty-five Magic: The Gathering artists. 
==Description==
Mark's work is often hard to pick out due to a variance in style, but he typically features balanced palettes and often incorporates Japanese themes and elements. His works however grace numerous iconic cards such as , , and several of the original dual lands making players very familiar with his early works. Outside of Magic, he has worked extensively with Sony Online Entertainment, Dragon Storm, and Valley Games. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of South Carolina in 1987.
He was one of several retro artists brought back during Time Spiral to recapture the early feel of the game. He updated many of his iconic works and continued to provide original art through Morningtide. He currently resides in Lexington, South Carolina and is an avid bass player with the band Albion.
==Artist Series==
In 2021, Poole's work was highlighted in the Artist Series: Mark Poole.
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==Gallery==
File:AncestrallRecall.jpg| - Arguably his most famous art.
File:AncestralRecallAlt.jpg| - An alternate version created for the winner of the 2005 Vintage Championship at Gen Con.Ted Knutson. (August 29, 2005.) "2005 Vintage Championship", magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.
File:AncestralVision.jpg| - A Time Spiral homage.
File:BatToken.jpg| 's - Demonstrates an intricate palette balance.
File:Counterspell.jpg| - Another of his early well-known artworks.
File:Cancel.jpg| - An update to Counterspell that shows a changing style over the years.
File:Jedit Ojanen.jpg| - A classic example of a weak card whose artwork captivated players.
File:UrzasTower.jpg| - Island/Summer version, one of his many early landscapes.
==References==
==External links==
*Mark Poole - Official Site
*Mindpoole - Blog
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