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Terese Nielsen

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Key facts

Born March 11, 1966[2]
Birthplace Aurora, Nebraska[2]
Occupation Fantasy artist and illustrator[3]
Education Art Center College of Design, graduated 1991[3]
Award 2002 Jack Gaughan Award[3]
Residence Temple City, California[4]

Terese Nielsen is an American fantasy artist and illustrator, best known for her work on Magic: The Gathering cards, comic books, and book covers. Born in 1966 in Aurora, Nebraska, she earned the 2002 Jack Gaughan Award for emerging artists. [3] Her work has been featured in Spectrum annuals. [4]

Context

Terese Nielsen is an American fantasy artist and illustrator, born in 1966 in Aurora, Nebraska. She is best known for her work on Magic: The Gathering, a role that has made her a significant figure in fantasy art. [6] Her career includes comic books, trading cards, and book covers, with her book cover work contributing to her 2002 Jack Gaughan Award. [3] She graduated from Art Center College of Design in 1991 and has been honored in Spectrum annuals. [4]

Documented claims

  • Terese Nielsen is perhaps best known for her work on Magic: The Gathering. [6]
  • Her book covers helped her earn the 2002 Jack Gaughan Award. [3]
  • She collaborated on the Marvel Comics miniseries Ruins with Cliff Nielsen. [3]

Questions and answers

Is Magic: The Gathering cancelled with Terese Nielsen?

The sources do not state any cancellation of Magic: The Gathering related to Terese Nielsen. [5]

How much does MTG pay their artists?

The sources do not provide payment amounts for Magic: The Gathering artists. [1]

What is Terese Nielsen known for?

She is known for her fantasy art, especially for Magic: The Gathering, as well as comic books and book covers. [3]

Sources

  1. Terese Nielsen — tnielsen.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. SFE: Nielsen, Terese - SF Encyclopedia — sf-encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Artist Spotlight: Interview With Terese Nielsen — articles.starcitygames.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Za plátnom: Terese Nielsen — cmus.cz (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Wizards Ends Their Relationship with Terese Nielsen — hipstersofthecoast.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. TereseNielsen on DeviantArt — deviantart.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People