Würzburg artist Volkan Baga: A magician of fantasy art!
Würzburg artist Volkan Baga: A magician of fantasy art!
For many people, it is a dream to work as a successful artist. Volkan Baga from Würzburg realized this dream. Since 2005 he has been working as an illustrator of collecting cards for the renowned trading card game "Magic-The Gathering", which is based in the United States and inspires millions of fans worldwide.
In Baga's cozy studio in Würzburg, his works are created: he created over 200 impressive motifs for the popular playing cards. The creative process begins, as is often the case with artists, with sketches in a notebook. "In the beginning, hardly anyone knows what it will be," Baga is amused and at the same time reveals that he has no fixed working hours because the best ideas often come in the most unexpected moments.
inspiration from home
The city of Würzburg deeply inspires the artist. On walks, especially when visiting the famous cap, he draws new ideas. The impressive interior design and the atmosphere around the Marienberg fortress, which are both iconic landmarks of the city, find their way into its works of art. As www.br.de, has already reported Baga on magic-cards immortalized.
Although Baga's work through the cards of "Magic - The Gathering" achieve an enormous reach, the artist remains modest. "I don't often think about how many people see my art," he says. In the past, he exhibited internationally, but now he prefers to spend time with his family in Würzburg and avoid frequent trips.
a star among fans
One of the rare occasions to meet the artist personally offers the Command Festival in Maintal near Frankfurt, a three-day event that attracts numerous “Magic” artists. Here fans have the opportunity to have their cards signed. For many, Volkan Baga is a true celebrity. "His art works without being a card," summarizes a young fan, while happily holding a signed card in his hands. In the community, his works are often seen as small tricks that are worth it beyond the game.
Overall, Volkan Baga is an outstanding example of how an artist from Würzburg has taken on an important place in the world of fantasy art through his passion and creativity. His works that start in a small studio reach the hearts and collections of millions worldwide.
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