Paul’s Latest:
- Prophecies of the Dark Dragon
- But It’s Just a Widdle Puppy…
- The Last Battle
- The Creature That Had Once Been Padan Fain
- The Prince of Ravens
- The Dragon Reborn
- Borne on Mist
- Wolf’s Fury
- Dragon’s Duty
- Nom
- Library of the Dark Arts
- Hang in There
- It’s ALIVE
- Ominous night
- Courage Against Calamity
- A Hero Awaits
- Horrible Night to Have a Curse
- Eclipse
- Nightwolf
- Game Over!
- Epic Fail
- Critical
- Counter This
- Penultimate Fantasy
- C’Tuwoo
- Eye Want You for the War on Middle Earth
- Serving the Master
- Lost in the Woods
- Raven’s Luck
- Yin Lang Art
- Guardian of Twilight
- Nightmare – Art
About Paul Bielaczyc
I have been drawing and whatnot since as long as I can remember. Any spot in my school notebooks that didn’t have notes were filled with sketches. I drew mostly from the D&D adventures that my brother ran, as well as the fantasy books I was reading. I did a few pieces based on Terry Brooks’ Shannara series, but focusing on being a nerd, I didn’t have much time for art in high school.
Education
When I got to college I dual majored in Computer Science and Art History. Minoring in Studio Art, I took as many art classes as my schedule allowed. I seemed to be pursuing a career in art or art education, but decided to try graduate school in Computer Science. Graduating in 2004 with a Master’s in CS, but again switched paths and returned to my art interests. Mike, my brother, and I co-own Aradani Studios, a costuming and art company that we founded in 2002. We travel mostly in the Southeast United States, to various conventions and Renaissance Festivals, selling our art, and our ears.
Now
I currently call Nashville, TN my home, and don’t see that changing for quite some time. This is where my friends, my family, and my career is. When I first posted this bio, I said that, “I still have no idea what I want to do with my life.” Well, in those 4 years that I wrote that, I think I have found my calling. At the age of 26, I won the most prestigious fantasy art award there is, the Chesley Award. Mike and I have slowly but steadily grown this business into something that now employs other people! And most importantly, I love what I do, and I truly enjoy being able to talk about my art with people, and have a dialogue with them.
And I owe all of this to my brother. Without him, I don’t know where I would be today, but it wouldn’t be here. And I hope he always remembers that I am grateful to him.