The Gryphon Master
The Gryphon Master (2015)
24½x18¼ Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Available
As a young boy, his abilities with a court of gryphons rivaled that of the most experienced wranglers. He always seemed to bond with and understand these stubborn yet majestic creatures. When a rare and extremely temperamental white gryphon arrived, it was a true test of his skills and instincts. At first, none of the other handlers could even get close to her. While she now tolerates them, feeding time remains the sole domain of The Gryphon Master.
With over 100 inches of snow hitting us so far this season, I certainly had plenty of real-world inspiration for this wintry courtyard setting! Fantasy and science fiction have always been favorite genres of mine, and much of my early artwork revolved around those themes. I still reflect that from time to time in contemporary pieces like Metamorphosis, Deep Blue, and my Halloween series. While I will absolutely continue creating male romantic and homoerotic art, which I see as its own form of fantasy, I am excited to explore my imagination further and dive into more mythical realms.
