Richard Vedly Paul

Connecting people with Haitian culture through visual storytelling.

I’ve made it my mission to help Haitians worldwide, and anyone discovering our culture for the first time, celebrate our stories, dances and songs — through art that doesn’t just show , but honours it.

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A story with a captivating plot including revenge, mythology, voodoo, kickass action, magic, Haitian culture, and vivid fantasy worlds. Visually, you will find original art that transports you to the mystical world of the Lwas, reminiscent of video g
The poto-mitan, the center post that supports all peristyles (Vodou temples) and serves as the means through which the loas arrive at the ceremony, is also called Poto-Legba. The poto-mitan, charged with cosmic vibrations, often has a phallic attrib
On November 1st and 2nd in Haiti, streets are filled with music, drums, and people dancing to celebrate another year of life. People also go to cemeteries to clean, offer food, sing, and dance. Vodou practitioners, dressed in purple, black, and whit
A dark, eerie woods scene featuring a man wearing a hat and purple shirt kneeling beside a small boat. The man is holding a staff topped with a doll-like figure with red eyes. Surrounding him are several shadowy, monstrous figures with glowing red ey
Black and white illustration of a shirtless man with tattoos, wearing a hat and purple accents, crossing his arms in front of his face against a black background. Behind him is a church cross with two ornate liturgical stands, with purple accents.
A mysterious forest scene with glowing open gates labeled 'Ginen,' a person dressed as a colonial soldier standing in front of the gates, and a figure lying in the back of a pickup truck.
Though originally depicted as a youthful and sexual figure in Dahomey, by the time Legba arrived in Haiti, the knowledge of death had already aged him. In his knowledge of death, he also became the guardian of the path between life and death. His omn
A group of nine diverse fantasy characters, including warriors, mages, and mythical beings, posing in a dark forest with glowing accents and mystical elements.
A person with dreadlocks stands by a river, looking at a large, spooky house with stairs leading to its entrance, surrounded by rocks and plants.
He is the sixth and last offspring of Damballah the Sun and Ayida Wedo, named Oumgan Ican Legba at birth by his mother, surnamed the luminous son. He uses his hat to protect the whole of creation from his father’s sun
Gede Nibo stands at the crossroads of gender, spirit, and rebellion in Haitian Vodou. Following the path opened by Legba, Nibo emerges as a bold, boundary-breaking force—guardian of those who died too young, trickster of the cemetery, and a spirit wh

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A man wearing a pink tie-dye hoodie and headphones sits at an art easel, holding a pencil with a mouth cover, displaying a black and white drawing of a woman in a wide-brimmed hat decorated with feathers and a box.
An artist with headphones sitting beside a black and white line drawing of a woman wearing a hat and multiple necklaces, with his workspace including monitors displaying digital art and music editing software in the background.

Haitian-born, now working in the U.S. I bring memories and culture to life through illustration.


Today I’m designing my own graphic novel, Ayiwe, and combining fantasy, mythology and Haitian voodoo.

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A comic-style illustration of a young man with a sword and papers flying around him. The background features a cloudy sky. The text reads 'The Legend of the Haitian Gods' and 'HAYI MÈ' in large letters.
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Phallic Gede statuette sticker 3'' X 3'' Phallic Gede statuette sticker 3'' X 3''
Phallic Gede statuette sticker 3'' X 3''
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Jasmine flower sticker 4 Jasmine flower sticker 4
Jasmine flower sticker 4"X4"
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Jasmine branch sticker 4 Jasmine branch sticker 4
Jasmine branch sticker 4"X4"
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Met Kalfou, 5'' X 7'' print Met Kalfou, 5'' X 7'' print
Met Kalfou, 5'' X 7'' print
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Legba-the old man at the gate 8 Legba-the old man at the gate 8
Legba-the old man at the gate 8"X10" print
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Legba-the luminus son 8 Legba-the luminus son 8
Legba-the luminus son 8"X10" print
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Inspired by Haitian Vodou 〰️ Original artworks by Richard Vedly Paul

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Inspired by Haitian Vodou 〰️ Original artworks by Richard Vedly Paul 〰️

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Prince Gede Nibo 22"X28" mixed media painting Gede Nibo stands at the crossroads of gender, spirit, and rebellion in Haitian Vodou. Following the path opened by Legba, Nibo emerges as a bold, boundary-breaking force—guardian of those
Ayiwe in front of the Ogou Family's bastion. Ayiwe guided by legba, found the bastion the ogous family. This will be a crucial turning point in the story. Stay tuned to know when the book will drop.
Papa Legba - The Old Man at the Gate Though originally depicted as a youthful and sexual figure in Dahomey, by the time Legba arrived in Haiti, the knowledge of death had already aged him. In his knowledge of death, he also became the guardian of th
Legba, the luminous son. Before the first roads were drawn and before the first prayers had a name, there was Legba—the spark of creation, the keeper of beginnings, and the old man who stands at every threshold. In Haiti, his fire still burns
Potomitan The poto-mitan is the center post that supports all peristyles (Vodou temples) and serves as the means through which the loas arrive at the ceremony. The poto-mitan, charged with cosmic vibrations, often has a phallic attribute—a
"Ayiwe" pencil and ink on paper. 24" x 36" I was imagining a scene where ayiwe is getting in a position to start fighting. Rage filled his head, fist, and face. 💫If you liked this, check out my profile for more like it! 💫 #