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GamesRadar+ (GR+): Thanks for speaking with us, David!
I just want to start by saying how gorgeous your Mabel card art is.
Petersen’s full card
Can you take me through the process of making it?
David Petersen (DP):Thank you!
That is sent off to the art director for approval.
Petersen’s full card
That is then scanned in and colored digitally.
GR+: Let’s talk about Bloomburrow as a whole for a minute.
I was blown away by the worldbuilding and artwork already produced for it.
The original MTG Mabel artwork
The 10 base animalfolk being dual color to help codify their strengths and personas was a really great idea.
But a key difference is theres no magic in Mouse Guard.
My books mice are more akin to being a Boy Scout or one of [J.R.R.]
The only supernatural occurrences in my books are ghosts, so theres little crossover there.
GR+: What requirements, if any, were there when designing this artwork?
DP:Oh, no.
I may have played with the proportion of the daisy flowers on her clothes, but not by much.
Does this illustration include or represent any learnings you’ve made over the course of your career so far?
GR+: What challenges did this artwork present?
DP:Id have really loved to do some birds.
To be honest though, I would be happy to have drawn multiples of each animal jot down.
It was a great gig.
GR+: Now that you’ve worked on MTG, is it something you’d like to tackle again?
Are there any MTG Planes you find particularly inspiring?
GR+: Finally, what’s your favorite aspect of this card art?
Is there anything you’re particularly proud of?
