Bio

 

Bryon Wackwitz, known to the world as Mutt, is a visionary illustrator and airbrush artist hailing from the vibrant city of Philadelphia. From the very beginning, Bryon was destined to be an artist, drawing inspiration from his love of comic books, movies, and Mad Magazine. He quickly gained recognition for his talents, winning several awards and contests as a young artist. Driven by his passion for fantasy and science fiction art, Bryon began his journey as a professional artist by apprenticing under the renowned illustrator Carl Lundgren. It was here that he received his first professional work with Weird Tales Magazine, paving the way for his illustrious career in the gaming and fantasy field. Drawing from his love of imaginative realism and impressionist art, Bryon has honed his craft in various mediums, including oils, acrylic, airbrush, watercolor, and pen and ink. His skill and talent have led him to work on numerous notable projects, including illustrating for Magic: The Gathering, where he was one of the first 49 artists, and creating art for Legend of the Five Rings, Doomtown CCG and RPG, Dungeons and Dragons under TSR, Vampire, and Cthulhu game for Chaosium, to name a few. Bryon served as the art director for Wizards of the Coast for Doomtown CCG, which won the 1999 Best Graphic Game category at Dragon Con. After a 20-year hiatus from illustrating, Bryon returned to his roots and opened an airbrush shop on South Street in Philadelphia, where he has been creating his signature works ever since. With his infectious energy and unique vision, Bryon continues to create art that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, taking viewers on a wild ride through a world of vibrant colors and playful perspectives.