The Sphinx was powerful and wise creature of mythology. Unlike it's Greek cousin, which would eat travelers who would incorrectly answer its riddle, the Egyptian Sphinx was often portrayed as a guardian of the tomb of the pharaohs. It was less malevolent, though equally as dangerous.
The Great Sphinx of Giza often comes to mind when people hear the word 'sphinx'.
This is just a simple picture I made. I wanted to make a stylized version of an Egyptian Sphinx. The wings are not really common with the ones in Egypt, they're rather Greek, but it felt a little naked in the back area. Perhaps this one got tired of riddles?
Title: Egyptian Sphinx
Paper: 5"x7" Stonehenge
Medium: Faber Castell Polychromos
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