The Minotaur

Keelan McMorrow
The Minotaur by Keelan McMorrow

The Minotaur

The classic mythological beast of Greek lore, whom resides in the shadows. An allussion to the beast within the darkest recesses of us all that must be searched out, confronted, and slain. This guy actually just looks like he could use a break….
Really it was part of my intention in this work to present the sort of monster that is melancholy; a darker beast of dimmer depths than it is often given credit for.
Original was done in watercolor and gouache media, on Arches cold-press 180lb. cotton rag.

  • marijkasworld

    marijkasworld, 11 months ago

    Excellent image. Nicely done.

  • Peter Coleman

    Peter Coleman, 10 months ago

    what an interesting pose for such a powerful beast, the subdued tones work well with his pose- nice work

  • kordis

    kordis, 10 months ago

    I absolutely love this.

  • Damian

    Damian, 9 months ago

    Love your minotaur. Not a raging monster here, but worn and tired.

  • sutherland

    sutherland, 9 months ago

    Even minotaurs have quiet days… great!

  • Keelan McMorrow

    Keelan McMorrow, 9 months ago

    Thanks everyone.
    The essential reason why I decided to depict my Minotaur in repose instead of rage was to play on the themes of duality and the monster inside of us. Of course the Minotaur represented the beast within- the animal urge/instinct/emotion buried down inside the labyrinthean depths of ourselves. I figured that as he’s already a beast, his beastliness is subject- due to his inate form. But I wanted to emphasize that part of the Minotaur that’s human, that is a part of us.
    And besides- when no heroes are busy confronting him within his maze, I doubt as though he’s just banging around his head into the walls all day, haha. He might just sit around thinking deep, monster thoughts.
    I hope I’m making some sense here….

  • creativetravler

    creativetravler, 9 months ago

    fabulous image…bravo

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake, 9 months ago

    Well, yay for beasts. Even beasts within.

  • Ash Sivils

    Ash Sivils, 5 months ago

    Brilliant work.

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton, 2 months ago

    Incredibly beautiful.

  • Martin Tanton

    Martin Tanton, about 1 month ago

    I really like this. Have you read Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’? The minotaur features prominently. I think you would enjoy it.

  • Keelan McMorrow

    Keelan McMorrow, about 1 month ago

    No, but I’ve heard of it. A friend recently pushed the Sandman books on me, and I like it. I hadn’t thought graphic novels would interest me anymore. I was completely wrong. I most likely just out American Gods soon…

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