Anthony Christou

Anthony Christou

Anthony Christou

Dream catchers often seem to be very magical things

A griffin flying through a sunset sky

In Ancient Greek mythology, crows were once white until they angered the sun god Apollo who burnt them in punishment, turning them black.

The Kitsune, Kumiho or Huli Jing depending on whether you are in Japan, Korea or China. Regarless this multi-tailed fox is well loved in asian folk tales, myth and legends. However rarely is it shown in it's more wintery form of the artic fox.

The wise and fearsome panther stalks through the jungle like the stories by Rudyard Kipling.

All cats seem to dream of becoming mighty hunters and warriors. But Dagar is determined that it will be more than just a dream for him. He is going to make his mark on history.

A special species mixing Australian parrots and Dragons

A fierce fire chimera ready for battle.

In a blighted red stone mountain range prepares a goblin warrior for his evil charge.

A magnificent lion stands proudly watching over his grassland home.

The Raiju of Japanese mythology was often associated with the Shinto god of lightnig - Raijin. The Raiju is most often seen as a blue wolf and during storms becomes agitated leaping from buildings and trees. Thus representing lightning.

Sir Edmund - The gentleman bulldog.

The Empusa of Greek legend is a great exmaple of how creatures and charcters from myths and legends can change and evolve over time. Becoming something more akin to the succubus.

Angels from the bible were often described as very surreal creatures, not at all like the beautiful winged people we often see instead. This statue is more inspired by the older descriptions.

The titan dragon god rising from the water among the rocky spires of his power.

Horses of legend have long had a connection with water. With the ancient Greeks believing that they were created by Poseidon, the god of the Ocean.

The magestic white wolf sits looking down on the forest they protect using the powerful captuveri magic that runs in their very veins.

Two wolves work together to cast a powerful spell to help protect their beloved forest

A scary zombie pirate rising from the ruins of his shipwrecked vessel.

A powerful mage from the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. Arcturios has his own goals and ambitions but for now he is focused on training the new, young mage, Thrakos.

Berit is a demon and a character in the popular fantasy card game, Luminous Ages. A cunning and powerful demon, Berit is not to be underestimated.

The Curlichaun is one of the many characters that you meet in the Grumpy Lion Inn, the setting for the illustrated novel, Tavern of Dreams. This book is part of the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. You shouldn't fall for this sneaky creatures act, all he wants is all your booze.

Lena is a powerful magician from the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages by award winning artist, Anthony Christou. While Lena's title shows her devotation to good over evil, she is most connected with nature and the desire to protect and value it.

Leontaros never felt he fit in with his people so left to find his own way. A powerful magician he never felt a need of the protection of a pride but is hoping to find a group that he can call his own.

Lord Altis is a powerful Mare Mage from the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. This evil entity should be avoided at all costs

No fantasy tavern is complete without a suit of armour standing in some corner as if it has it's own story to tell. However in the Grumpy Lion Inn, he does and his name is Sir Simion the Dragonhearted.

Thrakos grew up on a farm near Kiria with his father. It was only very recent that he learnt that his mother was a powerful magician and he has inherited her magic. Now he must go on a journey to master his powers because they destroy him.

Thrakos on his journey meets many dragons, both good and bad. But perhaps the ones he finds he gets on with the most are the dragons that are neither and instead love mischief.

Many different people find their way into the realms of Luminous Ages. Some make a new home for themselves while others strive to find their way home. Zara Artemis was a proud Amazon warrior and is not happy about her current situation.

The Bai Ze is a creature from Chinese mythology. Legend says that he met the first Emperor of China and dictated a book to him that included knowledge of all creatures. It has many descriptions including a white lion, cow or part human.

A steam powered robot dances on top of a wooden table near a steampunk juke box.

The dijiang or hundun is part of Chinese mythology. A divine beast it has no face it is said to represent primordial chaos but is not good or bad.

A metal like insect with a scorpion like tail. A dangerous creature with a taste for gem stones and precious metals.

A steampunk owl with googles and a hat

Pixiu is a popular mythical creature in Feng Shui as it's presence is thought to attract wealth to a temple or house and help keep it.

A ten tailed grey fox standing in front of a Torii gate in the garden of a Japanese temple.

This fantasy artwork by award winning fantasy artist, Anthony Christou was inspired by the myths and legends of ancient Greek goddess, Anthena and the owl that was sacred to her.

This magical fox lives deep in the forest where they can play with the elves and fairies. Their forest is always full of new magical things to discover.

Baloo is one relaxed bear. He was originally written by Rudyard Kipling in his classic story, The Jungle Book. This is the popular fantasy artist, Anthony Christou's interpretation of this historical character.

Bast or Bastet has become one of the most popular of all Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. Bast was said to be able to take the form of a cat and cats were sacred to her. Cats held a position of great honour in Ancient Egypt, with many even recieving proper mummification.

Bixie, is an adventurous tiger striped cat with dragon wings that lives in the magical Grumpy Lion Inn. Living in a magical tavern means that Bixie is never short of adventures. From the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages but fantasy artist Anthony Christou

Bixie, is an adventurous tiger striped cat with dragon wings that lives in the magical Grumpy Lion Inn. This magical tavern is full of a colourful cast of characters that try to keep an eye on the curious cat. From the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages.

Gaius is the Dragon God of Nature for Luminous Ages, a fantasy series by award winning creator, Anthony Christou. Gaius can be a good and kind god but can also become fierce when protecting nature.

Icelyn is one of the many cursed inhabitants of the Grumpy Lion Inn, the setting for Tavern of Dreams, an illustrated novel and part of the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages. Icelyn and her cast of strange and cute allies must try and solve why they are cursed.

Magus has been a long time resident of the Grumpy Lion Tavern, despite being a mage. He is part of the cast of cute and funny characters that feature in Tavern of Dreams, an illustrated novel and part of the Luminous Ages series.

Aphroite might be the Ancient Greek Goddess of Love but she is also often associated with the ocean, from which she is often protrayed as being born. Because of this when creating a mermaid queen for Luminous Ages it seemed natural to name her after this other powerful female.

Nektarinos and the Red Pandit are two of the characters that live in the Grumpy Lion Inn. They are some of the cast for Tavern of Dreams, an illustrated novel and part of the Luminous Ages series.

Quacker Jack is a silver duckling but also a mage. They live in the Grumpy Lion Tavern along with their strange gathering of friends. Quacker Jack is one of the cast of Tavern of Dreams, an illustrated novel and part of the Luminous Ages series.

A small duckling standing on a snowy field with a white castle in the background. An aurora shines in a night sky above

Servo is glad that he can be helpful to his friends in the Grumpy Lion Inn. He is part of the many characters that can be found in the illustrated novel, Tavern of Dreams, which is also part of the popular fantasy series, Luminous Ages.

Snowspeed is a mischievous white squirrel often found tinkering with locks and even the doors of the Grumpy Lion Tavern. He is an incredibly fast creature, I assure you his name has nothing to do with his speed, he is not as slow as the speed of snow falling probably more like lightning. His name was given to him because he was born in the winter and his parents often lost him in the snow.

Thalassa is one of the oldest of the Greek Gods and Goddesses. She was associated with the sea but also with monsters. This artwork was created by award winning fantasy artist, Anthony Christou as his vision of this powerful woman.

Unicorns love nature and is always eager to help to protect it, creating a peaceful land where all animals can thrive.

The winged lion has long been the protector of the city of Venice, where a famous stone statue stands of it. However this artwork looks at the question of what the lion of Venice would look like if it came alive for the Carnival of Venice.