Founders

Who’s JM Chaves?

JM Chaves is a true child of the ’70s — a lifelong toy collector, statue enthusiast, art lover, movie junkie, and hardcore fan of sci-fi, fantasy, comics, and everything in between.

At a young age, he was exposed to the legendary works of Moebius, Druillet, Caza, Corben, Vallejo, Frazetta, Rockwell and others — and that early influence sparked a deep passion for art and for the artists who create it. Sci-fi and fantasy became more than just interests; they became a creative calling.

JM started his career in the 1980s as an illustrator and comic book artist, working with newspapers and publishers in Brazil and across Europe — earning multiple awards along the way. After graduating in Industrial Design from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in the early ’90s, he built a solid career in product development and ergonomics, contributing to innovative solutions across various industries.

But everything changed during the pandemic. After years of pushing boundaries in the design world, he took advantage of the day the Earth stood still to return to his artistic roots — turning a lifelong hobby of traditional sculpture into a full-time profession.

By 2023, JM had fully embraced digital sculpting and began working as a miniature and collectibles artist for premium studios around the globe.

Our Mission

In a market flooded with the same old superheroes, villains, and RPG tropes, BadWolf Collectibles was born to shake things up. We aim to bring a fresh take to the miniature painting and statue collecting scene — crafting unforgettable, high-quality pieces inspired by the original artworks of the world’s most visionary artists.