Melissa A Benson - Fantasy Illustrator - Artist
I specialize in anthropomorphic and zoomorphic creatures and people in natural and historic settings. My recent work has been primarily commissions for clients who want portraits of their role playing characters.
I am best known in the gaming industry for creating powerful and imaginative illustrations for many top collectible card game (CCG) publishers. I have worked with Wizards of the Coast, White Wolf Publishing , Iron Crown Entertainment's, Black Dragon Press and Z-Man Games & others.
Table of Contents
- Merlin of Camelot Postage Stamps
- Camelot Legends and Renaissance Portraits
- Camelot Legends Original Art:
- Gueniver Wedding Invitation Cards
- More Camelot themed items on CafePress
- Camelot Legends Original Art
- Camelot Legends T-shirts and Gifts
- Sir Gawain T-Shirt
- Sir Dinadan mug
- The Green Knight Women's Fitted Ringer Tee
- Excalibur print
- Great Stuff on Amazon
- Featured Artwork by Melissa A Benson
- Camelot and King Arthur Blog Posts!
- Featured Lenses
- Camelot on Twitter
- If you enjoy my original Camelot Artwork
- This lens was made with tender loving care by ThomasC
Merlin of Camelot Postage Stamps
Here is the great wizard Merlin as a young man.
Young Merlin by Nightmareartist
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It is said that Merlin acquired his great magical powers from his demon father. Merlin was trusted council to King Arthur where he wielded as much power as the king himself.
His death, like his birth are equally mysterious. He is seen here as a young man. Merlin is a character card image from the Camelot Legends game.
$18.95
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Make every letter a special delivery with your own customized postage that can be sent through standard U.S. Mail! Choose from 3 sizes in 8 denominations.
Fantasy Renaissance / Medieval art and art from the colorful card/board game Camelot Legends
Camelot Legends and Renaissance Portraits
Original Artwork from Melissa A Benson
Camelot
These items have images from the fast paced board game Camelot Legends.
Camelot Legends and Renaissance Portraits
Camelot Legends Original Art:
Original Nacien Art
NacienMedia: Dyes & Color Pencils
Size: 8.5 x 10.25 inches
Price: $800.00
Nacien the Hermit is the holiest & wisest man in King Arthur's Camelot. He counseled Sir Gawain & Sir Ector in his remote mountain hermitage concerning a strange dream that both knights had shared.
The original art is beautifully framed and double matted.
Gueniver Wedding Invitation Cards
King Arthur's bride Gueniver
Guenevier Wedding InvitationKing Arthur's bride Gueniver looks out into the courtyard wearing her ivory wedding dress. There is a celtic knotwork border and the background is a gold satin with floating spring leaves.
Choose this card for a spring wedding. For an Autumn wedding email me for colorful fall leaves.
So.... What do the simple folk do?
Product Information:
Two card sizes to choose from: Greeting Card ($3.80)
Greeting Card
$3.80
Note Card
$3.20
Highest Quality Card Stock and Envelopes
No minimum quantity.
Free boxed sets with orders of 10 or more.
Save up to 58% when you buy in bulk.
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Don't forget to make your custom postage!
More Camelot themed items on CafePress
Defender of the Faith Olive Organic T-Shirt
Defender of the Faith: what every Knight Templar is sworn to be. In Hoc Signo Vinces!
Camelot Legends Original Art
The Isle of Avalon
The Isle of AvalonMedia: Dyes & Color Pencils
Size: 8 x 12.5 inches
Price: $900.00
Three queens accompany King Arthur in a sacred boat on his final journey to Avalon after being mortally wounded by Mordred. He waits there until Britian requires the once and future king again.
Camelot Legends T-shirts and Gifts
featuring original artwork from Melissa A Benson of Ranting Centaur Studios
Sir Gawain T-Shirt
Sir Gawain-A chivalrous knight of Camelot
Sir Gawain T-Shirt
A chivalrous knight of Camelot, Sir Gawain is half-brother to Mordred, nephew of King Arthur & head of the Orkney clan. Seen here in armor & swirling red cape, his sword in hand. Done in mixed media.
$27.99
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Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton tee fits just right. Available in our widest variety of sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
Camelot and Medieval Apparel
Sir Dinadan mug
Sir Dinadan always weighed the odds of victory before a fight
Sir Dinadan mug
Sir Dinadan always weighed the odds of victory before a fight. He was also a great sport. He is a character card image from the Camelot Legends game.
$22.55
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Frosted Glass Mug
Perfect for anything frosty cold or piping hot. See your drink peeking through your photos, images, or text designs. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Imported.
These items have images from the fast paced board game Camelot Legends.
The Green Knight Women's Fitted Ringer Tee
The Green Knight is seen here making his grand entrance.
The Green Knight Women's Fitted Ringer Tee
At a Christmas/New Year's feast in Camelot, Sir Gawain takes up The Green Knight's challenge to a head chopping contest. The Green Knight is seen here making his grand entrance. Done in mixed media with a predominantly green palette.
$24.99
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Jazz up your ordinary T-shirt collection with our sexy rendition of the classic ringer. Contrasting neck and sleeve bands with a contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.
Camelot and Medieval Apparel
Excalibur print
Excalibur! The fabled sword of Camelot
Excalibur! The fabled sword of Camelot
Excalibur! The fabled sword of Camelot is said to have amazing magical powers. It was given to King Arthur by Merlin from the Lady of the Lake for a gift that she would ask of him in her own time.
$23.10
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Zazzle Prints
Quality
* The most brilliant colors
* The highest quality frames
* UV-resistant archival inks
These items have images from the fast paced board game Camelot Legends.
Great Stuff on Amazon
Visions of Camelot: Great Illustrations of King Arthur and His Court
Every generation rediscovers the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. This superb collection of 130 color and black-and-white illustrations presents unique interpretations of medieval times and the chivalric code by a variety of legendary artists, including N. C. Wyeth, Aubrey Beardsley, William Russell Flint, Howard Pyle, and others.
Amazon Price: $11.21 (as of 11/25/2009)
List Price: $14.95
A Knock at the Door
A sweet, little book and short film on DVD that opens the door to the imagination, wonder, and awe of dreamers everywhere through legend, myth and faery tale--a knock at the magic door to the memories of childhood. This beautiful book and DVD is filled with inspiring art, music, and words that asks you "When was the last time?" and reminds you that "The time is now!" and "When inspiration knocks, open the door!"
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Techniques Of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century (Medieval & Renaissance)
This epic new book is a complete course in the tools and techniques of the modern armourer's art. Through more than 1,000 detailed photos and clear instruction, Brian Price presents a working handbook for aspiring and active armourers who want to develop their skills in the production of medieval armour in the style of the 14th century.
Amazon Price: $37.80 (as of 11/25/2009)
List Price: $60.00
The Paganism Reader
The material presented is as diverse as the many paths of paganism. The book offers to the general pagan some wonderful material that will provoke discussion as well as contemplation.
Amazon Price: $135.00 (as of 11/25/2009)
List Price: $135.00
Featured Artwork by Melissa A Benson
Camelot Legends Original Artwork
Camelot and King Arthur Blog Posts!
- King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame Megaupload, Hotfile ...
- King Arthur is an empire-building strategy game set in a medieval, mystical Britain where you will play the role of legendary Arthur, the Once and Future King. You build Camelot, enlist the Knights of the Round Table, unite the country ...
- ohnotheydidnt: BIG MERLIN POST AND MORGANA APPROVED AND SPOILER FILLED
- And in Caerleon, once believed to be the location of Camelot, they visited the ancient Roman amphitheatre known popularly as King Arthur's Round Table. They were given a tour of the amphitheatre by Mark Lewis, a curator at the nearby ...
- King Arthur The Roleplaying Wargame RELOADED - BoerseBZ
- King Arthur The Roleplaying Wargame RELOADED - Beschreibung Welcome to the lost age of chivalry, where magic and myth is alive, and you are destined to be one of the living legends: ... Build the majestic Camelot, but beware: there will be enemies, both mortal and otherworldly that will try to destroy you. Send your heroes and their followers to battle with legendary warriors and monsters and see how the folk of the faeries and the saints set against wizards and evil ...
- Merlin's Keep - Merlin Commentary: Camelot In the Future
- Merlin arrived in Camelot and was destined to make Arthur king. They become legends side by side and had many adventures. Make of it what you will. They were ment to grow into what they became and did. Through Merlin Arthur saw magic ...
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Melissa A Benson, Nightmare Artist
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I specialize in fantasy themes with an emphasis on anthropomorphic creatures and people in natural and historic settings. There is also a lot of decorative illustration for the holidays. The majority of my work is done in dyes and color pencil, but I...
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How to commission an artist.
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An art commisison is an investment like no other because you control what the end product will be. It is uniquely your own vision translated onto paper through the skills of an artist's hand. I am Melissa A Benson of Ranting Centaur Studios. I a...
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Fantasy Art by Melissa A Benson
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This lens will show you where to get my artwork on all kinds of stuff from Limited edition prints and beautiful high quality giclee prints to fun little mini buttons and customizable postage stamps. There are direct links to my Print on Demand shop...
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If you enjoy my original Camelot Artwork
please leave me a comment below!
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- susannaduffy susannaduffy Nov 21, 2009 @ 4:55 pm
- The All About Arthur group is now a lens! You can vote for own original Camelot Artwork contribution (squidoo.com/groups/arthur)
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- WhitePineLane WhitePineLane Jun 7, 2009 @ 11:53 am
- Wonderful lens!
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- Shelly Shelly Dec 31, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
- Hi, Tipi and I are window shopping to together today and enjoying your work--she's a lensmaster, but I'm just a visitor in your beautiful land--it's been a pleasure!
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- Tipi Tipi Dec 31, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
- I love this lens, it is unique! :) 5*'s
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- susannaduffy susannaduffy Dec 20, 2008 @ 4:39 am
- Absolutely beautiful! I especially love the Three Queens
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