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July 2012
Volkan Baga is a contemporary painter born in 1977 in Würzburg, Germany with a preference for the traditional techniques of oil painting. His style leans towards academic realism, which in turn is orientated on the art of the antique. This influence is reflected in the historical character of Baga's paintings. Although the content of his works borders on the fantastic, Baga wants to be seen as a classical painter.
In works like "One Ring to Rule Them All", Baga succeeds in visualizing actual topics of fantasy with masterly charm. His motifs carry off into foreign worlds and allow the viewers to immerse themselves in the mystical atmosphere.
Baga's stylistic approach is based on old historical paintings, combined with his penchant for the fantastic. In his work, the content moves to the centre of the painting and becomes a narrative representation.
Volkan Baga lives in Würzburg, Germany
Education
Studio Assistant to Donato Giancola, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 2005
Seminars by Frederic Bezian, Martin Tom Dieck, Michele Plessix, Ulf K., 2001/2002
Studio Assistant to Knut & Christian Eckert, Munich, Germany, 2001
University of applied sciences, Communications-Design, Focus Illustration, Germany, 1997-2002
Awards and Nominations
Chesley Award for Best Gaming-Related Illustration 2008, Stoic Angel, Magic Card: Shards of Alara (Wizards of the Coast)
Nomination for the Graf Ludo Best Family-Game-Related Illustrations and Graphics 2008, Der Name der Rose, (Ravensburger Spieleverlag)
Nomination for the Graf Ludo Best Family-Game-Related Illustrations and Graphics 2009, Opera, (Game Master)
Nomination for the Chesley Award for Best Product Illustration 2009, Der Name der Rose (Ravensburger Spieleverlag)
Nomination for the Chesley Award for Best Paperback Cover Illustration 2010, Die Orks - Blutnacht (Heyne)
Nomination for the Chesley Award for Best Gaming-Related Illustration 2010, Joraga Bard, Magic Card (Wizards of the Coast)
Nomination for the Chesley Award for Best Paperback Cover Illustration 2011, The Zombies of Oz (Atlantis)
Exhibitions
IlluXCon I, Altoona, PA, USA, 2008
IlluXCon II, Altoona, PA, USA, 2009
IlluXCon III, Altoona, PA, USA, 2010
Fantastic Worlds, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, WI, USA, 2011
Spectrum Live!, Kansas City, MO, USA, 2012
Book and magazine covers
2007
Antagonist, Gordon R. Dickson and David W. Wixon, (Tor Books)
Phantastisch! No. 27, (Verlag Achim Havemann)
2008
Der Zorn der Trolle, Christoph Hardebusch, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Sternenfeuer, Michael McCollum, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Sternenstürme, Michael McCollum, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Phantastisch! No. 31, (Verlag Achim Havemann)
2009
Die Orks - Blutnacht, Stan Nicholls, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Sturmwelten - Unter schwarzen Segeln, Christoph Hardebusch, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Kartefakt No. 91, (Abenteuer Medien Verlag)
2010
Die Orks - Blutrache, Stan Nicholls, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Sturmpfade, Nicole Schuhmacher, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Phantastisch! No. 37, (Verlag Achim Havemann)
Die Zombies von Oz, Christian Endres, (Atlantis Verlag)
DausendDodeDrolle No. 23, (DDD-Verlag)
2011
Farlander - Der Pfad des Kriegers, Col Buchanan, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
The Settlers of Catan, Rebecca Gable (AmazonCrossing)
Einst herrschten Elfen, James Barclay, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
2012
Farlander - Im Auftrag der Rache, Col Buchanan, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
The Settlers of Catan, Rebecca Gable (AmazonCrossing)
Drachenhüter, Robin Hobb, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Drachenkämpfer, Robin Hobb, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Der Pfad der Schatten, Kristen Britain, (Heyne, Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH)
Phantastisch! No. 46, (Verlag Achim Havemann)
Art Books
2006
Spectrum 13 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
2007
Spectrum 14 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
2008
A Planeswalker's Guide to Alara, Doug Beyer and Jenna Helland, (Wizards of the Coast)
The Art of the Trading Card Game World of Warcraft, Volume one(Chronicle Books LLC)
Spectrum 15 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
Volkan Baga - Paintings 2005-2008
2009
Spectrum 16 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
Volkan Baga - A journey to Homer's Greek Myths - Sketches and Paintings
2010
Spectrum 17 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
Fantasy+ - 3 Best Hand-painted Illustrations (Cypi Press)
2011
Spectrum 18 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
2012
Spectrum 19 - The Best In Contempory Fantastic Art, (Underwood Books)
Volkan Baga - Paintings & Drawings 2008-2012
Collectible and trading cards
2006
Feast of Flesh, Magic - The Gathering: Ice Age, (Wizards of the Coast)
Stromgald Crusader, Magic - The Gathering: Ice Age, (Wizards of the Coast)
Sunlance, Magic - The Gathering: Time Spiral, (Wizards of the Coast)
Timecrafting, Magic - The Gathering: Time Spiral, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Pearl, Magic - The Gathering, Vintage Championship Prize, (Wizards of the Coast)
2007
Angel of Mercy, Magic - The Gathering: Tenth Edition, (Wizards of the Coast)
Doomed Necromancer, Magic - The Gathering: Tenth Edition, (Wizards of the Coast)
Holy Day, Magic - The Gathering: Tenth Edition, (Wizards of the Coast)
Sunken Hope, Magic - The Gathering: Tenth Edition, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Jet, Magic - The Gathering, Vintage Championship Prize, (Wizards of the Coast)
Naolin Sunsurge, World of Warcraft: Dark Portal, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Najan Spiritbinder, World of Warcraft: Outland, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Thwarting Kolkar Aggression, World of Warcraft: Dark Portal, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Shadowburn, World of Warcraft: Dark Portal, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Memri the Channeler, World of Warcraft: Legion, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Durae Crystalshield, World of Warcraft: Legion, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
2008
Stoic Angel, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Elspeth, Knight-Errant, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Ranger of Eos, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Seaside Citadel, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Ruby, Magic - The Gathering, Vintage Championship Prize, (Wizards of the Coast)
Tendrils of Agony, Magic - The Gathering: FNM Promo (Wizards of the Coast)
Mirari's Wake, Magic - The Gathering: Pro Tour Promo, (Wizards of the Coast)
Ravenna, World of Warcraft: Illidan, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Brain Lock, World of Warcraft: Illidan, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Kaelos Sunscream, World of Warcraft: Illidan, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
2009
Dauntless Escort, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Frontline Sage, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Gloryscale Viashino, Magic - The Gathering: Shards of Alara, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Emerald, Magic - The Gathering, Vintage Championship Prize, (Wizards of the Coast)
Saliva Corroded Pike, World of Warcraft: Scourgewar, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Staff of Sinister Claws, World of Warcraft: Scourgewar, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
The Promises of Darkness, World of Warcraft: Gladiators, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Gladiator Addisyn, World of Warcraft: Gladiators, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Talisman of the Alliance, World of Warcraft: Gladiators, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
Talisman of the Horde, World of Warcraft: Gladiators, (Blizzard / Upper Deck)
2010
Palace Guard, Magic - The Gathering: Magic 2010, (Wizards of the Coast)
Halimar Dephts, Magic - The Gathering: Zendikar, (Wizards of the Coast)
Joraga Bard, Magic - The Gathering: Zendikar, (Wizards of the Coast)
Tuktuk the Explorer, Magic - The Gathering: Zendikar, (Wizards of the Coast)
Brimstone Mage, Magic - The Gathering: Zendikar, (Wizards of the Coast)
Realms Uncharted, Magic - The Gathering: Zendikar, (Wizards of the Coast)
Student of Warfare, Magic - The Gathering: Zendikar, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mindslaver, Magic - The Gathering: Scars of Mirrodin, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Opal, Magic - The Gathering: Scars of Mirrodin, (Wizards of the Coast)
Clone Shell, Magic - The Gathering: Scars of Mirrodin, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Diamond, Magic - The Gathering: From the Vaults: Relics, (Wizards of the Coast)
Mox Sapphire, Magic - The Gathering, Vintage Championship Prize, (Wizards of the Coast)
2011
Thopter Assembly, Magic - The Gathering: Mirrodin Besieged, (Wizards of the Coast)
Thopter Assembly Promo, Magic - The Gathering: Mirrodin Besieged, (Wizards of the Coast)
Thopter, Magic - The Gathering: Mirrodin Besieged, (Wizards of the Coast)
Abattoir Ghoul, Magic - The Gathering: Innistrad, (Wizards of the Coast)
Skaab Goliath, Magic - The Gathering: Innistrad, (Wizards of the Coast)
Armored Skaab, Magic - The Gathering: Innistrad, (Wizards of the Coast)
Somberwald Spider, Magic - The Gathering: Innistrad, (Wizards of the Coast)
Snapcaster Mage, Magic - The Gathering: Innistrad, (Wizards of the Coast)
Edric, Spymaster of Trest, Magic - The Gathering: Commander, (Wizards of the Coast)
Kiln Walker, Magic - The Gathering: New Phyrexia, (Wizards of the Coast)
Golem, Magic - The Gathering: New Phyrexia, (Wizards of the Coast)
Invader Parasite, Magic - The Gathering: New Phyrexia, (Wizards of the Coast)
Teferi Mage of Zhalfir, Magic - The Gathering: From the Vaults: Legends, (Wizards of the Coast)
Forest, Magic - The Gathering: Magic 2012, (Wizards of the Coast)
2012
Archangel's Light, Magic - The Gathering: Dark Ascension, (Wizards of the Coast)
Ghoultree, Magic - The Gathering: Dark Ascension, (Wizards of the Coast)
Increasing Ambition, Magic - The Gathering: Dark Ascension, (Wizards of the Coast)
Highborn Ghoul, Magic - The Gathering: Dark Ascension, (Wizards of the Coast)
Chandra's Fury, Magic - The Gathering: Magic 2013, (Wizards of the Coast)
War Falcon, Magic - The Gathering: Magic 2013, (Wizards of the Coast)
Gloom Surgeon, Magic - The Gathering: Avacyn Restored, (Wizards of the Coast)
Riders of Gavony, Magic - The Gathering: Avacyn Restored, (Wizards of the Coast)
Unhallowed Pact, Magic - The Gathering: Avacyn Restored, (Wizards of the Coast)
Zombie Apocalypse, Magic - The Gathering: Avacyn Restored, (Wizards of the Coast)
Games
2003
Behind, (Fishtank)
2004
Lord of the Rings Labyrinth, (Ravensburger Spieleverlag)
2006
Um Krone und Kragen, (Amigo Spiele + Freizeit)
2007
Alchemist, (Amigo Spiele + Freizeit)
The Settlers of Catan, fourth Edition, (Mayfair Games)
The Cities & Knights of Catan, fourth Edition, (Mayfair Games)
The Seafarers of Catan, fourth Edition, (Mayfair Games)
The Traders & Barbarians of Catan, fourth Edition, (Mayfair Games)
2008
Der Name der Rose, (Ravensburger Spieleverlag)
2009
Opera, (The Game Master)
Articles
2002
Novum No. 09/02, (New Media Magazine Verlag)
2005
Novum No. 12/05, (New Media Magazine Verlag)
2006
Artist Record Teach China No. 14, (Kung Long)
2007
Fantasy Art Magazine China No. 6
Fantasy Art Magazine China No. 29
Art Scene International No. Dec 2007, (TV Trend Verlag)
2008
Der Kunsthandel No. 12-2008, (Der Kunsthandel Verlag)
Imagine FX No. May 2008, (Future Publishing Ltd)
2009
Kartefakt No. 91, (Abenteuer Medien Verlag)
Magic - The Gathering Magazine No. 6, (Panini Verlag)
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