First Impressions
The artist explains his fascination with all things medieval
Chris Casciano
Where did you grow up and how has this influenced your art?
I grew up in the frozen tundra of Syracuse, New York, and still live there today. The list of things I love about Syracuse is too long to explain, but I can tell you the one and only thing that I hate is the winters! For a good six months of the year it drops below hypothermic temperatures, so growing up I spent a lot of time inside.
From a young age my friends and I spent much of this time playing fantastic nerdy games, flooded with fantasy creatures and environments. Surrounding myself with creative friends, fictional places, and highquality artwork most definitely played a huge part in shaping what I create today.