Welcome

Liz Danforth has been called a legend in the games industry, best known for her art and illustrations. Since 1978, Liz has worked steadily as an artist, writer, editor, and/or game developer on role-playing games, card games, and board games. 

Liz was one of the original artists for Magic the Gathering, creating art for about three dozen of the early cards. Her credits include work for licensed Middle Earth projects, and more than a dozen other card games. Her recent paintings are being created for the Sorcery Contested Realm tcg. She has been a writer and scenario designer for computer and video games including Star Trek projects and the Wasteland games.  She has created maps and illustrations which appear in mainstream and fantasy novels and anthologies. 

She was inducted into the Academy of Gaming Arts and Design’s Hall of Fame (1995). 

She continues to freelance in art, writing, and game design from her home in Tucson, Arizona. 

More information at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Danforth

Upcoming Live Events

I attend live events where and when I can. I will announce details below as events are scheduled or planned for.

Events on the Schedule:

Excalibur Albuquerque

March 21–22, 2026 
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

More Information

Necessary disclaimer: I plan to attend all shows listed here, as the events are finalized. Personal circumstances may dictate that I have to bow out on short notice. I will offer all such information as soon as I have it.

I am always thrilled to get out of the studio to meet fans and friends at these shows. At public events and tournaments, I hope you will come say hello, get your cards and collectibles signed, or chat about art, gaming, and adventures old and new. Sometimes I have special treats for those who visit my table. See you there!

Patreon Is My New Normal

On Patreon, you will find “Liz Danforth is Making Mages and Sages.” This is the platform where I am most active. For three years now, I have posted multiple times a month. In addition, I run weekly live meetups, either a short social chat on topics de la mode, or longer co-working sessions where we all buckle down to some postponed task or creative endeavor that might benefit from companionship and/or accountability.

In my Patreon posts, I show sketches and art (old and new), write about works in progress, or about my travels (when I am able to travel, anyway), my working process, creative endeavors, and general musings. Some posts are open to the public, or they come open after my paying supporters get a first look. Supporters also get deep dives that only they can read. Sometimes I make special offers or give people an early option at buying my work.