From the Artist
I was hired by Sci Fi Now magazine in 2013 to do some art in the style of old D&D black and white ink drawings. They were taking popular villains from TV shows and movies and giving them stats for Dungeons and Dragons so you could fight them in game.
Bellatrix is a favorite of these pieces. While I was a little too old for the Harry Potter craze, I did like the characters.
More About The Bellatrix Art
Michael Bielaczyc’s black-and-white illustration of Bellatrix Lestrange captures the raw intensity and madness of one of the most notorious villains in Harry Potter. With wild, untamed curls and a manic expression, Bellatrix lunges forward, wand in hand, exuding an aura of chaotic energy and menace.
Her piercing gaze locks onto the viewer, her dark-rimmed eyes filled with a mixture of glee and malice. The high-contrast inking style enhances the drama, with bold strokes emphasizing the darkness of her soul and the untamed ferocity she carries into battle. The loose, expressive brushwork and splattered ink effects contribute to the sense of movement, as if she is in the midst of casting a deadly curse.
Her extended claw-like fingers, adorned with sharp nails, add to her eerie presence, almost as if she is reaching through the artwork itself to seize her next victim. The swirling motion of her robes and the abstract misty background give the impression that she is emerging from the shadows, ever the devoted servant of Lord Voldemort.
Bielaczyc’s piece pays homage to Bellatrix’s wild, untethered nature, reflecting both her elegance and insanity. The contrast of fine detail on her face against the chaotic ink strokes makes this illustration feel alive—dangerous yet captivating. Fans of Harry Potter and lovers of dark fantasy artwork will appreciate this striking and emotional depiction of one of the Wizarding World’s most fearsome Death Eaters.
With masterful inking and a kinetic composition, Bielaczyc brings Bellatrix to life in a way that is both chilling and mesmerizing, a true tribute to her iconic, villainous presence in Harry Potter.
About Michael Bielaczyc
Michael Bielaczyc has been working professionally in the art field since 2001 when he founded Aradani Studios with his brother Paul. Together they have exhibited across America selling both their artwork and costuming. He works in many mediums from oil paint to latex prosthetics, video to graphite.
In 2012, Michael started Lone Wanderer Entertainment with his long time friend Dane Clark Collins to publish books based in their dark fantasy world – Atheles. Since then he has authored 4 books and created the SagaBorn RPG system.
