Gauche, Acrylic, and Water-based Markers on Illustration Board, 15.5 x 18.25 inches
By Cami Petty
About The Fall of Cupid, Petty wrote, “I made this piece after reading the myth of Cupid and Psyche. Cupid as a mythological figure has captured a lot of my interest, especially because his biggest myth (with Psyche) depicts him with much more emotional depth than his more common depiction of the mischievous baby in later, western artwork. This piece takes a snapshot of the scene of Cupid despairing alone after he felt betrayed by Psyche for not trusting him. I originally intended to draw Psyche after she fell from the tower, but I ended up with Cupid instead, as their emotional states were in unison after the betrayal. This is why the title is called “The Fall of Cupid.” I included many aspects of the tail, including the lamp and dagger used to expose him, broken arrows signifying his heartbreak, and two black cats which I used to symbolize Psyche’s cunning older sisters who convinced her that Cupid was evil.”
Camille Petty is an aspiring writer and illustrator. Born and raised in Maryland, she’s now residing in the Provo, Utah area. When she’s not daydreaming of all of the stories she will writing or illustrate, she often enjoys learning about Asian history and culture, and ancient Greek mythos.
