So I’d been building up this little collection over time, wondering when I might best introduce it, when it hit me today that, holy heck-- it’s Pride Month, after all!

So then…

https://i.imgur.com/lBa1EAd.jpeg

Me, I’ve been pretty fascinated with ancient Greek and other pantheons since I was a sprat. At one point in my early journals, I even ascribed actions of mine to various Greek gods, like Helios the Sun god, Apollo, Janus, and Athena…

https://i.imgur.com/dvrh1MP.jpeg

Those are frankly some silly-ass journals, but what can I say?
The things we once held dear as kids, amirite? :S

https://i.imgur.com/7pAUUaK.jpeg

Anyway, I love how some modern artists like Petela are such absolute bosses at mixing up modern art techniques & sensibilities with ancient, authentic art, such as the Minoan-inspired piece above.

https://i.imgur.com/W6PHaBo.jpeg

Well, that’s an interesting… moustache? :P

https://i.imgur.com/wzzZgly.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jRCJzjH.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/pEKaART.jpeg

Honestly? I don’t really know much about Alexander Petela, but I do gots some links, hey!
https://alexandriad.tumblr.com/
https://www.redbubble.com/people/AlexanderPetela/shop