Niko Chocheli was born in Tbilsi, Republic of Georgia, Tbilisi Nikoladze Art College and Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. His work is reminiscent of the style of the old masters and Orthodox iconography. Illustrated the Christ in the Old Testament Book. His animal paintings come alive in their portrayal. His fantasy images evoke a feeling of illuminated manuscript pictures with lush, sumptuous colors and intriguing creatures.

Book Illustrations

Prepare O Bethlehem!

A Perfect Christmas

Halloween Town

Jonah

The Praises Psalm 148

Christ in the Old Testament

Christ in the Old Testament
(Illuminated Manuscript
Pages)

Christ in the Old Testament - illuminated Manuscript Pages

"...The illustrations are highly original. Niko Chocheli ...mixes Eastern Orthodox icons,
apocalyptic beasts and scenes reminiscent of El Greco with the occasional fuzzy kitten.
Though his style may appeal more to adults, it may also revive kids who are bored with
cheerful cartoon saints in primary colors."

LaVonne Neff, Publishers Weekly

St. Vladimir's Seminary Press

Niko Chocheli