Welcome to Fantasy Artist Ed Beard JR's recent Art works and new commissions Page

Above: 2-28-08: hand painted back of a "Rohgahh of Kerr-Keep" Magic Artist Proof Card created
for a collector in Denmark.

Knights Templar and Dragon artbook sketch

Above are samples of commissions that were illustrated with graphite in the inside cover of my artbook The Enchanted Realm. Click on the images above to see a larger version.

Book Cover Artwork for Order of the rising hawk

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This is my latest book cover commission created for an organization called the www.risinghawkfoundation.com an organization founded by Author and motivational speaker Greg McGraw. I highly recomend this book for anyone who has had any trama in their life that they would like to "rise up" from and could benefit from an inspirational and self evaluating book

2007 – In an ever increasing digital world, always looking for a faster, easier, and more efficient technology for art, Ed has launched "handpaintedmasters.org" a web site and organization that celebrates the unique skill set and ability of the traditional hand painted techniques by many top industry illustrators from Fantasy to Wildlife art, and the one of a kind tangible original art that is generated from the craft.

July 2007- Ed produces a series of instructional DVDs to which samples are uploaded to youtube.com and have received tremendous approval and requests for Ed to begin a new series that include “Drawing the Dragon” “The Complete Drawing Instruction” and a new series showcasing Ed’s unique acrylic painting technique.

Ed and his wife Kelly, a theater performer and singer, have been have been together for 17 years. They have two children Destini (who also performs theater and sings) is 15 yrs and Dustin (who is already showing that he has the gift and skill in illustration as well) is 10 yrs.

Ed continues to attend Renaissance faires across the country where he demonstrates his craft and signs autographs for his card gaming fans. He continues to be a regular attendee at Gen Con and Origins and the Pittsburgh Comic Con each year. Ed also attends CCG tournaments both domestically and overseas as artist guest.