Areion

Sophie Shapiro

Areion

There is none who could sprint to make it up, nor close you, nor pass you, not if the man behind you were driving the great Areion, the swift horse of Adrestos, whose birth is from the immortals.

Homer Iliad 23.346 Greek Epic 8th Century

Wax, ink and pigment

Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Areion                 by Sophie Shapiro
Areion                 by Sophie Shapiro
  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch

    kind of looks like a woman in a bathing suit with a fringed top…..nice colors:>)

  • Sophie Shapiro replied

    It’s great to see you here! Thanks for the comment!Sx

  • Kelsey Williams

    Kelsey Williams

    The deep purple is so real, like waves of a woman’s hair…

    Gorgeous, as always!

  • Sophie Shapiro replied

    K lovely to see you! Thanks for the comment!Sx

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    wow! this really feels like ancient greece. the colors to me are so greek or etruscan. wonderful sophie.

  • Sophie Shapiro replied

    We may have a connection with Greece? Thanks for the lovely words!Sx

  • Makeba Kedem-DuBose

    Makeba Kedem-D...

    Powerful! peace…

  • Sophie Shapiro replied

    Makeba thank you for your comment! I hope you’re well and finding time to take a few extra breaths in your busy schedule? I hope you have a wonderful weekend!Sx

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    absolutely stunning image and the colours are fabulous, Royal and important, the movement is awesome, well done x

  • Sophie Shapiro replied

    Thanks Dawn I’m glad you like it! I thought it was rather majestic myself! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Talk soon!Sx

  • robyn nuttall

    robyn nuttall

    Gloriously rich and regal Sophie!

  • Sophie Shapiro replied

    Thank you Robyn I’m glad you like it! Regal is true!Sx

  • margaretfraser

    margaretfraser

    love the aztec like colours

  • Deborah Milligan

    Deborah Milligan

    such splendour!

  • Barry W  King

    Barry W King

    beautiful work

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Like beautifully tailored clothing fit for a King, purple and gold all woven in fine silk…....gorgeous colours Sophie!!!

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Majestic!

  • arteology

    arteology

    wax ink and pigment, how great a medium to work with, love this

  • Keiran Lusk

    Keiran Lusk

    A magical image. Exquisite in colour and feeling. Just perfect.

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