If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re curious about the person behind these illustrations. So here’s a quick look at my creative journey — from childhood daydreams to professional storytelling.
It all started when I was just a kid, staging epic adventures with my He-Man, Ghostbusters, and Ninja Turtles action figures — often joined by hand-drawn characters straight from my imagination. When it was no longer “cool” to play with toys, I turned to drawing as a new outlet. Comics quickly became my way of keeping that creative fire alive. Around the same time, I met a powerful and loyal companion: Heavy Metal. For many, it’s a loud, chaotic force — but for me, it became a faithful beast that’s followed me ever since.
My first comic was a fan story starring Mega Man, the legendary video game hero. But as I grew older, my stories outgrew that universe, and I began building one of my own. That’s how Blackrose Saga was born — a dark fantasy world that became my life’s project. I self-published the first volume, and the reception at comic festivals was incredible. Even though it wasn’t quite ready for mainstream publishers at the time, I kept improving my writing and illustration skills to take it further.
After graduating from college, I started what I thought would be a temporary side project: Headbangers, Babes & Blood, a series of portraits paying tribute to heavy metal icons. That project took off far beyond my expectations, leading to more than 50 art exhibitions — even making it aboard the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise from 2014 to 2017.
Today, my focus is back where it belongs: comics. I’ve founded my own publishing house, Éditions Sawin, to keep full creative control over my work. I’ve released several titles, including the epic Blackrose Saga, two anthologies exploring the paranormal in Quebec, and the popular series Comic Beer — a fun blend of storytelling and hops.
I also direct a graphic novel series chronicling the history of major Quebec metal bands, working with a team of talented writers and illustrators to bring these legendary stories to life.
And I’m the writer and colorist behind the horror-fantasy series Chronicles of the Black Grimoire, illustrated by the incredible Louis Paradis — a unique collaboration that keeps pushing the boundaries of dark comics.
Driven by new challenges and creative partnerships, I’ve still got plenty of stories to tell.
And I’m just getting started.
