A Greenwich Workshop 30th Anniversary MasterWork Canvas Release Thomas Blackshear´s vision of this timeless classic combines his supreme artistry with the art of storytelling. "I´ve always been interested in turn-of-the-century art that combines dreamlike quality with strong design," Blackshear says. "Influenced by Gustav Klimt and Maxfield Parrish, I´ve always wanted to capture their romantic, symbolic quality." The butterflies on either side of the lovers represent the beast´s metamorphosis, and Blackshear´s delicate attention to detail gives the piece a special radiance, the background suggesting Klimt´s elegant style. "My version of this classic story about a beauty and a beast shows the union of two very different people who share one thing - love," Blackshear says.