About

Thomas M. Baxa I’ve spent most of my career as a pro fantasy illustrator on high profile games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, World of Warcraft, Universal Pictures, and many more for print, online, movies, and video games. As of late, I’ve transitioned to more my personal works and IPs for publishing and exhibition in galleries here in Los Angeles, where I am a member of the LA Dark Art Society movement.

Artist Statement: Through the creation of dark creatures, made ugly by the cankers of their distraught souls, I seek to confront people with the darker side of their humanity, so that they effort to unwrap its sway upon their lives and heal deep wounds; freeing them to move towards light filled gifts life has to offer. Learn More About Baxa

News + Events

EVENTS & CONS 2022

MONSTERPALOOZA June 3-5, 2022, Pasadena, CA, Booth #389 www.monsterpalooza.com

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

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BAXA NEWS

For more news about Baxa, his artwork, product launches, happenings, and more, check out the BaxaArt Blog

BaxaArt on YouTube

The BaxaArt YouTube Channel is a place to discuss the inner workings of the artist’s life in an open, informative, and often revealing way. The channel includes Art Demos, WIP videos, Discussions About Collecting Art, Getting Work as an Illustrator, Being an Indy Artist, Showing in Galleries, New Product Unveilings, and much more. There's great stuff for artist of all levels, collectors, and art enthusiasts. Check it out and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE

Gallery Exhibitions + Accomplishments

I’ve been enjoying connecting with the Dark Art scene in Los Angeles by showing in galleries. It’s rewarding to show your work in public amongst other artists whose work you admire. I’ve also had some wonderful opportunities throughout my career, such as having my work included in art books, showing at cons, giving presentations, and having my art privately collected.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

2020 Copro, Santa Monica, CA, Group Show: Dark Art Society#2
2020 Covid Creative Con, Online Gallery Group Show
2019 Copro, Santa Monica, CA , Group Show: Dark Art Society#1
2018 Copro at SMP, Santa Monica, CA , Group Show
2018 Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, Featured Show: Baxa’s Zombie Coven
2018 Hyaena Gallery, Burbank, CA, Group Show: The Devil
2018 Creature Features, Burbank, CA, Group Show: Pennywise
2017 Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, Group Show: Witchy
2017 Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, Group Show: The Feminine
2017 Creature Features, Burbank, CA, Group Show: Mad Max
2016 Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, Group Show: Wicked
2016 Kosart Gallery, Chicago. Group Show Maleficium #6
2016 Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, Group Show: Cartoons
2015 Every Day Original, Online Gallery
2015 Illuxcon 8, group show at EDO space
2015 Pop Secret Gallery, Los Angeles. Group Show: 12 Days of Star Wars
2015 Kosart Gallery, Chicago. Group Show Maleficium #5
2014 Kosart Gallery, Chicago. Group Show Maleficium #4
2005 Fantasy Illustrators Exhibition -- Cypress College, California. Group Show
Baxa has also displayed his artwork at a multitude of conventions and events including: MTG Grand Prixs, GenCon, SDComicon, Illuxcon, Monsterpalooza, and many more.

CAREER MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Baxa Publications
Blood Rituals: The Art of Tom Baxa
Get Work as a Fantasy Artist
Copyright Basics for Artists

Publications (contributor)
        Spectrum Issues 5,6
        Infected By Art - Issues 1,2,3,4
        The Art of Magic The Gathering: Weatherlight
Jane Frank’s RPG Artist Dictionary
        High Tech Low Life: The Art of Shadowrun
        The Art of World of Warcraft tcg
        Fantasy Art Bible
        The Worlds of TSR - Dungeons + Dragons

Instructional Videos
Dynamic Fantasy Painting with Tom Baxa

Seminars + Workshops
Get Work Seminar
Kitsucon Guest + Presentation

Distinctions
GenCon Artist Guest of Honor

Associations
Dark Art Society Los Angeles
Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles (SILA)
Association of SciFi & Fantasy Artists (ASFA)

Ways to Support My Work

Share/Repost/Retweet

Social reach (exposure) is so important to help me get my work seen and grow my community. If it’s tough for you to buy art right now, then share my artwork, help promote my projects, product launches, Kickstarters, etc. Name credit and website link should accompany any posts.

Comment (Don’t just Like & leave)

Likes are greatly appreciated, but comments mean the world to me, and shows me that you took the time to really appreciate my work and my efforts to bring it to you. It also helps with social media algorithms, so the word gets out more effectively.

Other Ways to Support My Work

  Send Me Art Supplies from Amazon
      Send Me Art Supplies from Blick
      Patreon – Join the BaxaArt community
      Visit my online store
      Commission Me To Do A Painting
      Subscribe to my BaxaArt YouTube Channel
      Follow me on Kickstarter
      Baxa Books on Amazon
      Baxa on Ebay

Thank you so much for your excitement around my artwork. Tom