Persephone

 

Persephone, 24"x30" original painting, acrylic on flat panel, $1300 plus s&h to the first asking nicely.  Link to purchase is below. Please reach out with any questions.

This painting started about 18 months ago. She wandered for a bit, or perhaps I was the one who got lost. Nevertheless, she has arrived here in the studio, on the brink of spring no less. True to her namesake.  Persephone was the daughter of Demeter (the goddess of agriculture). She was kidnapped by Hades and forced to live in the underworld with him. While looking for her daughter, Demeter ceased caring for the harvest, and the earth turned barren. There are various versions of the myth, but Zeus ultimately demanded Hades release her. But this was complicated because, while held captive and grieving, Persephone ultimately broke her fast and ate 6 pomegranate seeds. Hades negotiated the compromise that she spend 6 months, one for each seed eaten, in the underground with him, and 6 months on the earth's surface with her mother. When she returned, Demeter was overjoyed, crops began growing, and the days were again long and bountiful. When Persephone joins Hades for those 6 months, winter encroaches and Demeter grieves the absence of her daughter.  This painting can be viewed up close, in a room setting, and even purchased over on my website.  And because you are a First Dibber, here's your  chance to make her yours before anyone else. Bring spring right on into your home. Ask if you'de like a payment plan. A 30% non refundable deposit reserves the painting, with the balance plus shipping and handling satisfied within 12 months.  Also, returning collectors can use the coupon code "COLLECTOR10" for 10% off new purchases. Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork, All my best, warmly, Kim