Persephone
Watercolor and pencil on illustration board,
10×8
2009
Model: Adhara Batul
One of the Greek myths I adore the most, for its incredible strength, poetry and significance, is the myth of Persephone. In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of the underworld and of the Spring growth. Daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, she was abducted by Hades and taken to the land of the dead. By a determination of the Fates, she was forced to stay for two seasons each year after eating pomegranates seeds, thus becoming consort of Hades and queen of the underworld. This time I opted by depicting her sorrow and solitude after having the seeds, although there’s quite an air of resignation with her destiny.
Persephone belongs to the following groups:
Feminine Intent (LIMIT TWO IMAGES PER DAY), Fine Art of the Female Form, Greek and Roman Mythology, Sisters in Arms (feminine relationship described), THE DIVINE FEMININE, THE SISTERHOOD, Water Media (Paintings by hand only) and Witches, Wizards and Warlocks. Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Enoeda
Absolutely gorgeous!
Nori Bucci
This is such a beautiful painting Patricia…love the look of pencil and watercolor.
Louise. C. Thomas
Persephone is one of my favorite goddesses, her story is so dark and painful, but also so joyful as each and every year she journeys back to her mother. This is a beautiful work :)) x
Sally Omar
AVATAR FOR THE WEEK IN “THE SISTERHOOD”
GORGEOUS ARTWORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxxo
mimi yoon
though full of sorrow, in your painting, her beauty flows so gracefully like the most beautiful curtain of poetry and the river of red of pomegranates seeds… i admire the beauty and the emotion you depict in all of your art, patricia…
ElYPares
Wonderful Artwork as always. So full of emotion.
Jabelico
I am breathless!!! Truly….
Terry Hinkle
You have a vision and a talent like no other.
Barbara Glatzeder
I agree with Terry, absolutely astonishing artwork you produce, Patricia :-))
stephanie allison
Wow!!! gorgeous! ♥
Ming Myaskovsky
I do agree with Ely and Terry and Barbara, this is incredible!!! my fav.!!!! :))))
Mariska
This is really something – timeless and very well executed. Love your style Patricia
AnitaInverarity
Stunning work- breathtaking and I love the details, the owl, the skull. TOP NOTCH babe xxxx
koby
this is stunning!
has an almost klimt feel to it, adore the pomegranate seeds turning into petals!
catherine walker
so wonderful ..so well done.. it’s amazing and beautiful!
Imber
Lovely work!
Sarah ORourke
Such sadness, yet so beautifully depicted… a perfect balance!
SHRyan
Another beauty, I love her face,xxxxSandy
MoonSpiral
Patricia Ariel replied
oh man, is it too late to say THANK YOU????
I’ve been so awfully busy these days I can barely come here to check on all the activity!!
Anita Art
Amazing
Tama Blough
Beautiful!
Bec Schopen
Wow Patricia, she is beautiful . I love the colours they are a little different to what you usually do.
nancy salamouny
such a well depicted and incredibly well painted piece, a faav!
John Dicandia
This maybe the start of a new renaissance!! A stunning piece of work! JD
erika15
So expressive and beautiful....
heidiypi1
I absolutely love this work, I too am a huge fan of Greek Mythology, also being an Astrologer this goes hand in hand but Persephone’s legendary Mythological tale is one that really resonates with me too, beautifully depicted indeed!
MaryK
My favorite Greek goddess
Patrick Coombes
unbelievably skillled. really like this.
arteology
incredibly beautiful
Caroline Gorka
Not sure what I can say about this..apart from echoing each and every other comment.. a fave for sure :)
Firedrake
Beautiful – I love how you’ve done the hair.
dawndavies
Congratulations, your image has been,
Dawnsky2
Congrats on your feature :)
Rhinovangogh
Sweet! Rhino
Lea Williams
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful…..... Congratulations on the feature as well. Very well deserved :-)
Lee Ferrara
I can’t possibly top all that has been said…..all comments are so true….
your work is so breathtakingly beautiful; leaves me awestruck…speechless…
sterenborg
great picture
linskudd
Super work.
F.A. Moore
Exceptional. And I do love the evocation of Gustav Klimt in your art.
Rachel Davison
Superb!!!
Anne McGinn
Exquisitely rendered, and yes, I see elements of Gustav Klimt in this image as well. Persephone’s story in one of my favorites, and I love how you have depicted it.
charliethetramp
overtones of klimt yes
but this is an exceptionaly beautiful piece art in its own right
ToastedGhost
You are an amazing artist
Clark Callender
The composition is overtaking and marvelous.
steppeland
Beautiful work!
clarissafiller 27 days ago
I love your works! Brava!
dalloway 27 days ago
this work is completely WOW!!!
my congratulations….
Varry 13 days ago
Your work is absolutely gorgeous Patricia,such a delight to view..
Belinda "Billy... 11 days ago
God this is amazing. I am a Klimt fan so I do adore his work but your spin and twist on it and personal artistic flair is amazing. Wonderful work.B