Lamia's Cave
Lamia’s Cave
The Lamia is one of the more obscure Greek myths and is yet another example of the malicious interference of “The Gods”. This image was in part based on a small mention of the Lamia (Lamiai plural) on the 1974 Genesis album: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (CD Disc 2, track 5).
Some other references may be found at Encyclopedia Mythica and Wikipedia – Lamia
Medium: Airbrush and Acrylics on Canson Airbrush Board
Size: 85cm x 45cm (34” x 18”)
Private Collection
Artist: Peter Nowak (Wizard)
This was actually my very first large format airbrushing and is the first of two related paintings. The second was later rendered on a motorcycle tank (below). However the completed working drawing (further below) of Lamia #2 was done after the bike tank and still awaits final translation into a third full-size work. It will now most likely be rendered digitally.
Lamia's Cave belongs to the following groups:
Airbrush Art, Greek and Roman Mythology and Myths, Legends and Fairytales
Tom Godfrey
I often watch the chopper programme – just to see the designs they airbrush onto their tanks – would be cool to try that one day, does it take ages? and is the learning curve quite steep? You must still do this …surely!
Wizard replied
It can be very time consuming, but that really depends on how finicky you get. The learning curve is really about the media (automotive paint) ... it does not behave the same way as watercolour and acrylic. This of course assumes one has a grasp of airbrushing basics.
klezedawg
wow, really cool piece
Patricia Anne ...
nice!
Tom Godfrey
Thanks for the informative reply. I will leave this to you masters. :) Well done again
Ravenor
Awesome artistry!!!
Rose Moxon
this is just wonderful!!
Shelleymay
Love the colours and imagery, you almost feel that you are there!
dimarie
you are very talented!
beautiful work!
Lea Williams
Brilliant. Love the use of crystals and how she is holding an Ankh. It looks like a huge “orb” hovers in front of her.Love it. :-)