BIO
Chadwick Saint John has been illustrating in pen and ink since the age of thirteen.
Most of his work is exclusively black and white, using pens or brushes with shades of ink.
Occasionally he uses paint, charcoal or abnormal mediums such as ashes, dirt, tea, and coffee.
The themes in his work usually contain elements of nature, myth, mystery, fantasy or spirituality,
and often have a hidden, or allegorical meaning. His style is somewhat reminiscent of the engravings,
etchings and woodcuts of the classical styles while containing a mysterious flair.
His delicate, and often raw technique is seldom found in contemporary illustrations.
He was first published in the year 1995 in a medical book, and soon after his illustrations appeared in
magazines dealing with subjects of folklore, magic, and horror culture. In 1998 he began work on
three issues of an underground fantasy/horror graphic novel titled, ‘The Piper' .
He rarely sold any of his original artwork itself until recent years.
Although the atmosphere in most of his illustrations appear predominantly dark in mood,
within his work you will find understanding of fear, suffering, and expressions of nostalgia.
Chadwick Saint John has been illustrating in pen and ink since the age of thirteen.
Most of his work is exclusively black and white, using pens or brushes with shades of ink.
Occasionally he uses paint, charcoal or abnormal mediums such as ashes, dirt, tea, and coffee.
The themes in his work usually contain elements of nature, myth, mystery, fantasy or spirituality,
and often have a hidden, or allegorical meaning. His style is somewhat reminiscent of the engravings,
etchings and woodcuts of the classical styles while containing a mysterious flair.
His delicate, and often raw technique is seldom found in contemporary illustrations.
He was first published in the year 1995 in a medical book, and soon after his illustrations appeared in
magazines dealing with subjects of folklore, magic, and horror culture. In 1998 he began work on
three issues of an underground fantasy/horror graphic novel titled, ‘The Piper' .
He rarely sold any of his original artwork itself until recent years.
Although the atmosphere in most of his illustrations appear predominantly dark in mood,
within his work you will find understanding of fear, suffering, and expressions of nostalgia.
