Persephone

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas. 24 x 36"

** "Persephone" will be unavailable until October 15, 2025 as it is currently being shown in a gallery. If you are interested in purchasing the original, please submit the contact form with an inquiry. **

The painting is based upon the mythology of Persephone emerging from the depths of winter into the verdant explosion of spring. Her stylized face is surrounded by an explosion of colorful flowers and foliage. The woman's features are rendered to draw attention to her striking blue eyes and bold red lips. Her skin tone was selected to be warm and earthy. She is the very reason for the existence of the rich palette of surrounding flora. The artist tried to create a consistent and soothing background of turquoise, that would support but not compete with the vivid colors of the flowers, The flowers are among her favorites and they illustrate the variety of shapes and patterns of nature's diversity. This painting reflects the vitality and strength of women and the abundance and beauty of nature.