{"title":"Faces of Myth: Original Oil Paintings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"athena-original-oil-painting","title":"Athena – Original Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  Oil on panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  60 × 45 cm (24 × 18 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  On the back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena, goddess of wisdom and strategy, was said to have been born fully armed from the head of Zeus. In Greek mythology she represents intelligence, discipline, and the power of reason. This painting explores Athena as both protector and thinker. Rather than focusing on battle, the image emphasizes her calm authority and symbolic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something steadying about a figure like this on a wall. Not imposing — watchful. The kind of presence that makes a room feel considered rather than decorated. Painted by hand in oil on panel, the surface holds a depth and stillness that photographs only begin to suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the making of this painting on YouTube →\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sLbsaBbwlhA?si=UJr-WMkj-G6eDAHJ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lance Hewison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53089251361110,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2891\/7334\/files\/athenamainimage_3ed0e530-9640-4310-a86c-b7ec5220532f.webp?v=1775846345"},{"product_id":"medusa-original-oil-painting","title":"Medusa – Original Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  Oil on panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  60 × 45 cm (24 × 18 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  On the back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedusa remains one of the most powerful and haunting figures in Greek mythology. Once a priestess of Athena, she was transformed into a creature whose gaze could turn men to stone. In this piece, her quiet stare carries the weight of that legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted by hand in oil on panel, the surface holds subtle variations and texture that give the work its presence — something that can only be fully experienced in person. It suits a space that can hold a little tension: a study, a hallway, or anywhere a strong gaze is welcome on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the making of this painting on YouTube →\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lx5iyb9CCD4?si=TJbBKK5Dx3vD-BgD\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lance Hewison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53089546502486,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2891\/7334\/files\/medusagelatohero.webp?v=1773091210"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lancehewison.com\/collections\/faces-of-myth-original-oil-paintings.oembed","provider":"Lance Hewison Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}