Lionheart by John Banovich

 

"The lion's journey from the bush to the palace began very early on as evidenced in the temples of Ancient Egypt. This sacred beast has been revered as a symbol of all the traits humans have come to admire - strength, courage, loyalty and protector. "Lionheart" imitates the beloved king as he has just left the throne and confidently makes his way through his kingdom. I tried to capture a sense of his massive size and focused the viewers attention on the large "dinner plate size paws" as they pad the path." - John Banovich.