I am a multi-disciplinary artist and educator with decades of experience in visual arts, icon writing, and creative storytelling. Since 2015 I have been creating Fear of the Lord Comics, sharing my work through a dedicated site and blog, while continuing to teach and mentor students in art and portfolio development. I have spent many years teaching Visual Art to middle and high school students and guiding adult learners in iconography and artistic practice. My formal training includes a B.Ed with a focus on Art, Computer Science, and Math, and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. I blend hands-on studio practice with a passion for illustration, education, and helping others grow their artistic skills.…

Godwin Cotter

I am a multi-disciplinary artist and educator with decades of experience in visual arts, icon writing, and creative storytelling. Since 2015 I have been creating Fear of the Lord Comics, sharing my work through a dedicated site and blog, while continuing to teach and mentor students in art and portfolio development. I have spent many years teaching Visual Art to middle and high school students and guiding adult learners in iconography and artistic practice. My formal training includes a B.Ed with a focus on Art, Computer Science, and Math, and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. I blend hands-on studio practice with a passion for illustration, education, and helping others grow their artistic skills.…

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I am a multi-disciplinary artist and educator with decades of experience in visual arts, icon writing, and creative storytelling. Since 2015 I have been creating Fear of the Lord Comics, sharing my work through a dedicated site and blog, while continuing to teach and mentor students in art and portfolio development. I have spent many years teaching Visual Art to middle and high school students and guiding adult learners in iconography and artistic practice.

My formal training includes a B.Ed with a focus on Art, Computer Science, and Math, and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. I blend hands-on studio practice with a passion for illustration, education, and helping others grow their artistic skills.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creator of Fear of the Lord Comics at Fear of the Lord Comics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created and published Fear of the Lord Comics. First comic The Christmas Present featured in New Advent in 2015. Since that time I have added five more comic books, (three of which are currently on-going) and have maintained my website with new comic pages and blog postings.
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art from grades 7 to 12 and Grade 9 Religion. Guided students in mastery of pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.
Creator of Fear of the Lord Comics at Fear of the Lord Comics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Creator of Fear of the Lord Comics; first comic 'The Christmas Present' featured in New Advent in 2015; ongoing publication with additional titles and a regularly updated website and blog.
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art to grades 7-12 and Religion to Grade 9; guided students in pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.
Creator at Fear of the Lord Comics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Creator of Fear of the Lord Comics; first comic The Christmas Present featured in New Advent (2015); subsequently added five more comics with ongoing titles and maintains a website with new comic pages and blog posts.
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art from grades 7 to 12 and Grade 9 Religion. Guided students in mastering pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.
Icon Writing Workshops Instructor at Proposon School of Iconology
January 1, 2000 - September 12, 2025
Icon Writing Workshops
Instructor at Museum of Man and Nature
January 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Wildlife Painting I and II
Theology Summer School Instructor at The Oratory of St. Philip Neri
January 1, 2000 - September 12, 2025
Theology Summer School
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art from grades 7 to 12 and Grade 9 Religion. Guided students in mastery of pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.
Icon Writing Workshops Instructor at Proposon School of Iconology
December 31, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Icon Writing Workshops
Instructor at Museum of Man and Nature
December 31, 1996 - September 12, 2025
Wildlife Painting I and II
Instructor at Museum of Man and Nature
December 31, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Wildlife Painting I and II
Theology Summer School Instructor at The Oratory of St. Philip Neri
December 31, 2000 - September 12, 2025
Theology Summer School
Creator at Fear of the Lord Comics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created Fear of the Lord Comics; first title The Christmas Present featured in New Advent (2015). Since then, authored five more comic books (three ongoing) and maintained a website with new pages and blog posts.
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School, Winnipeg, Manitoba
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art for grades 7–12 and Grade 9 Religion. Guided students in pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.
Creator at Fear of the Lord Comics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Creator of Fear of the Lord Comics; launched first comic The Christmas Present featured in New Advent (2015); expanded with additional comics (three ongoing) and maintains website with new pages and blog posts.
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art (grades 7-12) and Grade 9 Religion; guided students in pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.
Creator at Fear of the Lord Comics
January 1, 2015 - Present
Creator of Fear of the Lord Comics; first comic The Christmas Present featured in New Advent in 2015; expanded with additional titles; maintains website with new comic pages and blog postings.
Classroom Teacher at St. Maurice School
January 1, 1990 - Present
Taught Visual Art (grades 7-12) and Grade 9 Religion; guided students in mastery of pencil drawing, cartooning, watercolors, wildlife painting, calligraphy, lettering, acrylics, pen and ink, perspective drawing, comic book art, iconography, art theory and art history.

Education

Post Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Education at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1981
Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Education at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1981
Icon Writing Workshops at Proposon School of Iconology
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Icon Writing Workshops at Proposon School of Iconology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Wildlife Painting I at Museum of Man and Nature
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Wildlife Painting II at Museum of Man and Nature
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Theology Summer School at The Oratory of St. Philip Neri
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000
Post Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Education in Art, Computer Science and Math at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1981
Post Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Education: Art, Computer science and Math at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1981
Post-Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor of Education at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1981
Icon Writing Workshops at Proposon School of Iconology
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Wildlife Painting I and II at Museum of Man and Nature
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997
Theology Summer School at The Oratory of St. Philip Neri
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2000
Post Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Education in Art, Computer Science and Math at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1981
Icon Writing Workshops at Proposon School of Iconology
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Icon Writing Workshops at Proposon School of Iconology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Wildlife Painting I at Museum of Man and Nature
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Wildlife Painting II at Museum of Man and Nature
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Theology Summer School at The Oratory of St. Philip Neri
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000
Post Baccalaureate in Educational Administration at University of Manitoba
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Education at University of Toronto
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1981

Qualifications

Icon Writing Workshops
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Wildlife Painting I and II
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Theology Summer School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level