Topps
2020–2023Overview
A multi-year collaboration with Topps creating artist-driven trading cards across baseball and Star Wars. From Project 2020 through Project70 and beyond, these releases combined fine art with collectible card culture.
Role
Artist
2020 — Topps Project 2020
Topps Project 2020 was my first official Topps set, where I reimagined 20 iconic baseball cards in my style. It opened the door for a new wave of artist-driven cards and marked a major turning point in my career.
- +20-card set reimagining baseball icons
- +Print-on-demand release via Topps.com
- +Livestreamed much of the art process
- +Expanded my collector base globally
2021 — 1951 Topps by Blake Jamieson
In 2021, I redesigned the original 1951 set as a full online-exclusive release. I painted a complete 52-card checklist that blended legends and modern players, released in four waves.
- +52-card painted set
- +Four waves of 13 cards each
- +Mix of classic and contemporary players
- +Parallel backs and chase elements
2021–2022 — Topps Project70®
Project70® expanded the artist collaboration concept even further. I created cards that remix classic Topps designs with my own visual language, across multiple eras of baseball.
- +Celebrated 70 years of Topps
- +Multiple artist-created cards
- +Remixed vintage and modern designs
- +Released as timed drops
2022 — Topps x Blake Jamieson: Chet Holmgren
This collaboration with Topps and Chet Holmgren introduced my style into basketball. I created cards as part of a limited curated set and contributed special on-card autographs.
- +Limited 9-card artist set
- +Rookie-year spotlight for Chet Holmgren
- +Short-run parallels
- +On-card autographs
2022–2023 — Topps Star Wars Wrapper Art Collection
The artwork is supplied by Blake Jamieson and Brittney Palmer. The two artists are also known for their Project70 MLB cards. 2022-23 Topps Star Wars Wrapper Art Collection revisits the 1983 Topps Star Wars Return of the Jedi pack design with different interpretations from Jamieson and Palmer. While the 130-point cards feature the ROTJ design, the cards themselves highlight subjects from the more recent additions to the franchise, including films and television shows.
- +Collaboration with Brittney Palmer
- +Reimagined 1983 ROTJ pack design
- +130-point card set
- +Subjects from films and television
Studio Tour: Signing Topps Project 2020 Cards
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