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| name      = Ron Spencer
| name      = Ron Spencer
| born      = Aurora, Nebraska
| born      = Aurora, Nebraska
| status    = Active: [[Alpha]] to [[Magic 2011]]
| status    = Active
| first      = Alpha
| last      = Magic 2011
| style      = Bold colors, strong lines
| style      = Bold colors, strong lines
| training  = Self taught
| training  = Self taught
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'''Ron Spencer''' is one of the original twenty-five [[Magic: The Gathering]] artists; [[Mark Tedin]] and himself are the only two remaining original artists still active as of [[Magic 2011]]. His artwork has no particular style, but his strong colors and eclectic style are easily recognized and bear a striking resemblance to the art of [http://www.hrgiger.com/ HR Giger]. He is known for hiding names into his artwork and doing commissioned [[altered cards]]. He has done artwork for numerous companies including [[Wizards of the Coast]], White Wolf, FASA, Pinnacle Entertainment, AEG, Iron Crown, Dragon Gate, Holistic Design, TSR Games, Privateer Press, and Toy Vault<ref>[http://pen-paper.net/artgallery/Ron_Spencer/ Ron Spencer's Pen & Paper Gallery]</ref> - outside of Magic he has done extensive work for the World of Warcraft TCG. Ron is almost entirely self-taught<ref name=SCGInt />, although he did get some training from a two-year college in Idaho.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/grandprix/Artist_RonSpencer.asp Guest Artist Ron Spencer], [http://www.wizards.com Wizards.com].</ref>
'''Ron Spencer''' is one of the original twenty-five [[Magic: The Gathering]] artists; [[Mark Tedin]] and himself are the only two remaining original artists still active as of [[Magic 2011]]. His artwork has no particular style, but his strong colors and eclectic style are easily recognized and bear a striking resemblance to the art of [http://www.hrgiger.com/ HR Giger]. He is known for hiding names into his artwork and doing commissioned [[altered cards]]. He has done artwork for numerous companies including [[Wizards of the Coast]], White Wolf, FASA, Pinnacle Entertainment, AEG, Iron Crown, Dragon Gate, Holistic Design, TSR Games, Privateer Press, and Toy Vault<ref name=Pen>{{cite web |url=http://pen-paper.net/artgallery/Ron_Spencer/ |title=Ron Spencer |accessdate=2010-08-31 |publisher=Pen & Paper |last=Spencer |first=Ron}}</ref> - outside of Magic he has done extensive work for the World of Warcraft TCG. Ron is almost entirely self-taught<ref name=SCGInt />, although he did get some training from a two-year college in Idaho.<ref>
{{cite web |url=http://www.wizards.com/grandprix/Artist_RonSpencer.asp |title=Guest Artist - Ron Spencer |accessdate=2010-08-31 |publisher=Wizards of the Coast}}</ref>


Spencer remains an extremely popular artist despite a waning art volume and withdrawal from many of his online presences after the death of his wife Stacie<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/TheIndependent/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=136798027 Obituaries: Stacie Spencer], [http://www.legacy.com/TheIndependent/ The Grand Island Independent], December 3rd, 2009.</ref>. Ron continues to live in Aurora, Nebraska and has six children. His sister is fellow Magic artist [[Terese Nielsen]].
Spencer remains an extremely popular artist despite a waning art volume and withdrawal from many of his online presences after the death of his wife Stacie<ref>
{{cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/TheIndependent/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=136798027 |title=Obituaries: Stacie Spencer |accessdate=2010-08-31 |publisher=The Grand Island Independent |date=2009-12-03}}</ref>. Ron continues to live in Aurora, Nebraska and has six children. His sister is fellow Magic artist [[Terese Nielsen]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Sliver Queen.jpg|<card>Sliver Queen</card>
Image:Sliver Queen.jpg|<card>Sliver Queen</card>
Image:InfernalSpawns.jpg|Ron can do cute, which was the joke for these [[Un-cards]].
Image:InfernalSpawns.jpg|Ron can do cute, which was the joke for these [[Un-cards]].
Image:Terror Alpha.jpg|<card>Terror</card> is Ron's favorite art of his own.<ref name=SCGInt>[http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/expandevent.php?Article=5357 An Interview with Ron Spencer] by Iain Telfer, [http://www.starcitygames.com/ Star City Games], July 14, 2003.</ref>
Image:Terror Alpha.jpg|<card>Terror</card> is Ron's favorite art of his own.<ref name=SCGInt>{{SCGref|5357|An Interview with Ron Spencer|Iain Telfer|July 14, 2003}}</ref>
Image:Thallid.jpg|<card>Thallid</card> shows obvious HR Giger influence.
Image:Thallid.jpg|<card>Thallid</card> shows obvious HR Giger influence.
Image:Wound Reflection.jpg|<card>Wound Reflection</card> is a collaboration with his sister [[Terese Nielsen]].
Image:Wound Reflection.jpg|<card>Wound Reflection</card> is a collaboration with his sister [[Terese Nielsen]].
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://pen-paper.net/artgallery/Ron_Spencer/ Ron Spencer's Pen & Paper Gallery]
*[http://pen-paper.net/artgallery/Ron_Spencer/ Ron Spencer's Pen & Paper Gallery] - Official Website
*[http://ronspencer.wordpress.com/ Ron Spencer's Wordpress Blog]
*[http://ronspencer.wordpress.com/ Ron Spencer's Wordpress Blog]  
*[http://fobiapharmer.deviantart.com/ Ron Spencer's DeviantART Gallery]
*[http://fobiapharmer.deviantart.com/ Ron Spencer's DeviantART Gallery]
*[http://www.ballisticfx.com/ Ballistic FX, T-Shirt Store]
*[http://www.ballisticfx.com/ Ballistic FX, T-Shirt Store]
*{{Artist Gatherer|Ron Spencer}}
*{{Artist Gatherer|Ron Spencer}}


[[Category:Biographies]][[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Biographies]][[Category:Artists]]

Revision as of 14:30, 9 September 2010

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Ron Spencer is one of the original twenty-five Magic: The Gathering artists; Mark Tedin and himself are the only two remaining original artists still active as of Magic 2011. His artwork has no particular style, but his strong colors and eclectic style are easily recognized and bear a striking resemblance to the art of HR Giger. He is known for hiding names into his artwork and doing commissioned altered cards. He has done artwork for numerous companies including Wizards of the Coast, White Wolf, FASA, Pinnacle Entertainment, AEG, Iron Crown, Dragon Gate, Holistic Design, TSR Games, Privateer Press, and Toy Vault[1] - outside of Magic he has done extensive work for the World of Warcraft TCG. Ron is almost entirely self-taught[2], although he did get some training from a two-year college in Idaho.[3]

Spencer remains an extremely popular artist despite a waning art volume and withdrawal from many of his online presences after the death of his wife Stacie[4]. Ron continues to live in Aurora, Nebraska and has six children. His sister is fellow Magic artist Terese Nielsen.

Gallery

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