Happy Thanksgiving! Art by Joseph Griffith

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
Joseph Griffith's "The First Thanksgiving" (2013)
Virginia-based artist Joseph Griffith is consumed by the act of methodically blending the strange, the contemporary, and religious references into displays of visual delight. Drawing upon the influence of masters like Van Eyck, Trumbull, and Van der Helst, the inspired works of Joseph Griffith are also derived from his odd dreams. His work has been described as postmodern, surreal, and lowbrow. His painting "The First Thanksgiving" is dramatic contrast to traditionalist “The First Thanksgiving 1621,” by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. We think you will agree that it's different from most all Thanksgiving paintings! His studio is lined with his original Nintendo collection, various fossils, arcade machines, and inspirational art from other artists.
I wanted to be sure future generations of Americans knew how the very first Thanksgiving went down, so I created this for Charles City County (Virginia) to celebrate the 400th anniversary of our first Thanksgiving. To this day I never received a response to my emails. (2013) [Purchase]
"Jesus riding Falkor the Luck Dragon from the Never-ending Story" (2006). Together they will conquer the Nothing and save the dreams and hopes of all mankind. [Purchase]
"The melancholy death of the King of Goblins" (2006).  Limited edition of 400. Suitable for framing, each print measures 18x24 inches and is printed on durable 100 lb. gloss text stock. All prints are rolled up in sturdy poster tubes and shipped via 1st Class USPS, signed and numbered in the lower margin. [Purchase]