From the Artist
As of April 29th, 2019, I am no longer able to print any additional prints of this design or any of my other licensed Wheel of Time artwork. Whatever I have left in stock is what I have, so place your orders ASAP to make sure you get this before it’s gone!
The Creature That Had Once Been Padan Fain – officially licensed Wheel of TimeTM artwork
“The creature that had been Padan Fain fingered his beautiful dagger, feeling the ridges of the designs in the fine golden wire that wrapped its hilt. A large ruby capped the end of its hilt, and he carried the weapon unsheathed in his right hand so that the blade extended between his first two fingers. The sides of those fingers had been cut a dozen times over.”
— Prologue to Towers of Midnight
More About The Art
The Creature That Had Once Been Padan Fain – Fantasy Art Print Inspired by The Wheel of Time
The Creature That Had Once Been Padan Fain is a chilling fantasy art print by Paul Bielaczyc, bringing to life one of the most twisted and terrifying figures in Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. Once a simple peddler, Padan Fain becomes something far darker—warped by the powers of the Dark One and corrupted by Mashadar into a malevolent, otherworldly force. This artwork captures that transformation with eerie elegance: a figure cloaked in decay, madness in his eyes, shadow and tendrils creeping from his form as he becomes something no longer human.
Bielaczyc’s art dives deep into the horror elements of The Wheel of Time, making this piece a must-have for fans of the series’ darker lore. The composition and symbolic design reflect Fain’s descent into something monstrous, offering a unique addition to any fantasy collection. Available in multiple sizes and printed on high-quality materials, this piece is perfect for collectors of Wheel of Time memorabilia or anyone drawn to the shadowed corners of epic fantasy.
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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.
