Commission Your Custom Altered Card – Céline Combes
Painting a card means taking the time to create something just for you. Not for a commission, but for you.
I don’t simply reproduce what you imagine, I interpret it. I start with your card, your world, sometimes a few references you send me, and I add what I see in it. Each composition is sketched directly onto the card, then built up in layers to create depth and atmosphere.
This works especially well when you already like the card's artwork and want to give it a new dimension. It works less well for highly stylized requests (lifelike portraits, pop culture, manga) where there wouldn't really be room for my own interpretation.
I mainly work on Magic: The Gathering, and occasionally on Pokémon and Lorcana.
👩🏼🎨Several ways ways to order
🎨 Have your card altered: You have a specific card in mind. We build the composition together: from your card, your universe, your references. → Explore custom commissions
🃏 Order an iconic card: You want a Dark Ritual, a Serra Angel, a Swords to Plowshares… painted on a card I source myself, choosing from my existing models. → Discover the Oldschool collection
🃏Order a Pokémon Alter: Pikachu, Charizard, Umbreon… painted in acrylic on card. → Discover the Pokémon Alters
📅 Availability
Currently accepting commissions, with limited monthly slots. Learn moreAn altered card is an official trading card transformed by hand by an artist — the illustration is extended, reinterpreted, or entirely reimagined, while remaining legal for tournament play.
A few words from my clients
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The card is superb, which is how it should have been printed in 1994 (...) I think the atmosphere of the card and the ARN set are very well respected, while adding another dimension with the gardens and the water feature, which makes me want to visit this library, which looks much more attractive than in the original card.
Alexandre M.
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Céline has created some of the highest quality alters in my collection and has been a real pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with Celine again in the future. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
PHIL B.
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A very friendly person who has already done more than 10 alters for me, I couldn’t recommend her more!
TOM D.
Here's how we can work together
MTG Full Art Extension
from €160 to €260
I extend the original illustration to the sides and bottom of your card, while carefully preserving or repainting the title banner for readability and visual harmony. Each extension is hand-painted, unique, and suited for play or collecting. The alteration can be made on a single card or a playset.
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Watch Example 1 – Unique Full Art Extension
Watch Example 2 - Playset Full Art Extension
(Discover how I work on a single card or a cohesive playset)
MTG Borderless Extension – Three options
All three options keep the game rules fully visible. What changes is how much space is given to the illustration. The further you go in the options, the more the card opens up to the image.
🟢Option 1 — Signature (85–125€)
The option that preserves the most text elements. The title, type banners and rules remain visible. Elements on cards printed before 2003 are redrawn by hand to integrate harmoniously.
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Illustration extended to the edges
Title and type banners preserved
Redrawn by hand for cards printed before 2003
85€ for cards after 2003 / 125€ for cards before 2003
🔵 Option 2 — Masterpiece (from 125€)
The balance between extended illustration and readability. The title is preserved, the type banner removed. The image gains presence without losing the card's identity.
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Illustration extended to the sides and bottom of the card
Title preserved or carefully repainted
Type banner removed
Set symbol removed (optional)
🟣 Option 3 — Legendary (from 145€)
The option that gives maximum space to the illustration. Title and banners removed, rules box reduced, bottom of card fully illustrated. The card becomes above all a work of art.
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Illustration extended to all edges
Title and type banners removed
Set symbol removed (optional)
Rules box reduced (citations and spacing removed)
Bottom of card fully illustrated
MTG Full art (Landscape only)
from €160 to €260
I completely repaint your card with a hand-painted landscape, while retaining the original title. Each card is unique, playable, and of collector's quality.
I specialize in basic lands, command towers, dual lands, and Shock lands. My landscapes draw inspiration from real-world locations, the natural world I observe, and my own personal artistic vision—each composition is sketched directly onto the card, then built up in multiple layers of paint to create depth and atmosphere.
Pokémon / Lorcana
Custom designs, including sketches before painting
🟢Pokémon - between €160 and €260
I extend the illustration across the full surface of the card to recreate the creature's environment. Each card is hand-painted, unique, and of collector quality.
🔵 Lorcana - between €160 and €260
I keep the key elements visible and integrate the illustration harmoniously across the card. Same approach as the Full Art Extension, adapted to Lorcana's visual specificities.
✨ Optional Enhancements for your Card
Elevate your card with subtle artistic details.
You may choose to add refined embellishments to give your card an elevated and distinctive finish. These options are optional and available depending on the card and overall composition.
Each enhancement is thoughtfully integrated into the artwork to preserve balance and harmony. Availability & pricing depend on complexity and will be discussed individually after reviewing your project.
🏅Gold or Silver Leaf Designs (Rare Specialty)
A delicate, premium finish for selected designs.
✨ Carefully integrated gold or silver leaf elements, designed as part of the composition — never applied superficially.
✨ Protected with a professional varnish layer.
✨ For highly detailed areas, premium metallic paints may be used to recreate a luminous effect.
🎨Metallic paint
✨ Hand-painted metallic details that enhance depth and atmosphere.
✨ Can be combined with gold or silver leaf for a subtle, elegant finish.
Process & Availability
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How it works
- Submit your request via the commission form.
- I review feasibility and confirm price & timeline.
- A €50 deposit secures your painting slot.
- Your card is scheduled for its dedicated painting month.
- You ship the card to me (securely packaged).
- Final balance + return shipping are due before dispatch.
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Current Availability
Slots are limited to ensure quality and focus.
April to July: full
August - open
(Availability is updated regularly.)
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Important Notes
• Prices exclude the base card and shipping costs.
• All commissions are hand-painted and one-of-a-kind; minor artistic variations are part of the creative process.
• Pokémon / Lorcana projects are accepted on request only.
• Optional enhancements are discussed individually after project review.
Ready to bring your card to life?
Limited slots available each month.
Gift a Custom Commission
Offer more than a card — offer a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted artwork created especially for them.
Perfect for MTG, Pokémon, or Lorcana collectors who appreciate unique pieces.
✨ What the Gift Card Includes
🖌️ Redeemable for any custom commission or shop purchase
💰 Flexible amounts:
€25 / €50 / €75 / €100 / €150 / €250
(€100 covers a significant portion of a standard MTG Full Art or Extension commission. Smaller amounts can be combined.)
🎨 Can be combined with optional enhancements such as gold leaf or metallic paint accents.
⏱️ Purchase instantly.
The recipient may redeem it anytime for an available commission slot.
No deposit or booking is required at the time of purchase.
💡 How It Works
Purchase the gift card.
Send it to the recipient — or keep it for your own future commission.
It can be used toward any available commission slot when ready.
A thoughtful, artistic gift for collectors who value craftsmanship and individuality.
🧙 FAQ – Céline Combes Alters
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I specialize in landscape-focused MTG alterations and artistic extensions (Full Art, Borderless, Extended compositions).
Pokémon and Lorcana projects are accepted occasionally when aligned with my artistic style.
I do not create fan art, original characters, portraits (human or pet), or themes outside my artistic universe.
Each card is hand-painted and completely unique, keeping the spirit of the original art.
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After submitting your request form, I confirm feasibility, price, and timeline.
A €50 deposit secures your painting slot.
Your card is then scheduled in a dedicated painting month.You ship the card, and the remaining balance + return shipping are paid before dispatch.
Steps may vary slightly depending on your card and requested enhancements.
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Each commission is assigned a specific painting month based on availability.
Total delivery time depends on scheduling and shipping duration.
To maintain quality, monthly slots are limited.
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Altered cards are generally tournament legal provided that:
The card name and mana cost remain clearly visible
The card is not marked or altered in thickness
Always confirm with your event organizer or judge before participating in an official event.
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No. Prices exclude the base card and shipping costs.
Clients provide the original card and cover return shipping.
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Payments are accepted via PayPal, secure website payment link, or bank transfer (France only).
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Yes. Gold or silver leaf and metallic paint accents may be added depending on the design and composition.
These options are discussed individually after reviewing your project.
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France:
La Poste or Point Relais (Mondial Relay).Europe / Other countries:
Shipping is arranged individually depending on destination.
Cards must be carefully and securely packaged when sent to avoid damage.
Return shipping includes protective packaging and a tracking number, which is provided once the card has been shipped. -
Deposits are non-refundable once your slot is confirmed, as they reserve dedicated painting time.
If cancellation occurs before painting begins, solutions may be discussed individually.
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Each commission is fully hand-painted.
Small artistic variations are natural and make every card truly unique.