Artwork - The Art of Michael Bielaczyc

The Watcher II is finished, and you can see it at Chattacon!

January 24, 2013 by Michael

I have been working overtime on finished the new version of the Watcher, and its finally finished. As a review, I have repainted this because it was originally the first painting I professionally ever finished. That was in 2002. So I wanted to paint the same subject and see how far I had come. Here … Read more

New update on the Watcher Kickstarter!

January 15, 2013 by Michael

Just posted the latest update with new images off the easel! Every night brings new challenges, but I keep making little break thrus, which is great!

New Kickstarter – The Watcher Oil Painting Print Run

January 4, 2013 by Michael

Hey everyone, The other day I spent some time at the easel painting and I was thinking of new ways to reach new art fans. I have had so much success at Kickstarter, I decided I wanted to try my hand at an art focused project. One of the big gambles making art is that … Read more

Larry Elmore Painting class

January 3, 2013 by Michael

In 2012 I was once again lucky enough to be able to attend a class with Larry Elmore. I took my first Elmore class in 2010, and I went up a couple of levels in painting, and this time around I learned all new feats and gained another level at least. Larry class is set … Read more

First oil painting after the holidays

January 3, 2013 by Michael

Scales! So I am finally finishing up the Watcher painting. Tonight its roughing in all the scales. I think I’m going cross eyed. But luckily the beer is helping. That’s it really, now back to your normal Web surfing.

New Art – Orc for Frog God Games

November 23, 2012 by Michael

I just finished all 15 illos for the Frog God Monstrosities book. Here is another sample:

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orc, 9×12, ink on paper.

More info on the book:

Have a Creepy Thanksgiving!

November 20, 2012 by Michael

As we celebrate the upcoming feast of overeating, be sure to eat instead of being eaten! [singlepic id=217 w=320 h=240 float=center] Thanksgiving, ink on paper, 9×12

New Art – The Great Pumpkin

October 29, 2012 by Michael

Sorry if this is a repost – We changed hosts today so some posts had to be resent. I did this drawing last year as a cross between two of my favorite Halloween things – Pumpkinhead and Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!

New Project and Art

October 17, 2012 by Michael

So I have been doing some Illustrations for the upcoming book – Monstrosities which is the Monster Book for the Swords & Wizardry Rulesbook. The gave me the ok to post a couple images that I have finished so far. And so here they are! The Book will be published by Frog God Games: This book … Read more

Using photo reference – The Watcher 2

October 11, 2012 by Michael

So I am getting close to taking on the dragon part of the Watcher 2 painting. I wanted to use a warm light coming from under the bridge while the moon cast a light blue rim light along the edges. I sculpted up a quick dragon using Klean Klay and started shooting. Below is the … Read more