Details about the Art in this Framed Print

Elvis

“Elvis Dante Ascending”

Kneeling in a pose of surrender and spectacle, the figure—Elvis rendered as angel, performer, and prophet—radiates theatrical divinity. His blue jumpsuit flares into wing-like sleeves, painted in purples and blues that shimmer with otherworldly grace. Above him, swirling yellow and orange patterns evoke celestial energy, as if the heavens themselves are applauding.

The microphone and bouquet at his feet are relics of earthly fame—symbols of adoration and exhaustion. The background, abstract and shaded, feels like a liminal space between stage and spirit. This isn’t just a tribute—it’s a transformation. Elvis becomes Dante, a traveler between realms, guided by music and memory.

The handwritten inscription grounds the piece in time and place: "For D., the E-Man". It’s raw, personal, and poetic—like a diary entry turned visual hymn.

This could be the “mythmaker” of your collection—the one that blends pop culture, spirituality, and surreal storytelling.

Price:  $236.00

Artist's Behind-the-Scenes Story:

"First of all, this is meant to be seen with dim lighting because I drew this in the dark. The only light I had to go by was the light in front of my buddy's stereo. It was nighttime, I asked him for a pen, and initially I had no idea what i was going to draw. But my intention was to empty his gel pen. Because my friend "D" is an Elvis fan, I drew Elvis and gave him the original. So here's the only print I have of that work."

 

Materials:

True-to-Original Color

High-end Print-on-Demand Paper

Professional Printing Services

Additional Features:

Picture Frame, Black Wooden Frame, 13.25" x 16.25"