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An Art Nouveau themed depiction of Sakura as Persephone from AngeLhearteD's 'Quietus' on Fanfiction.net.
Originally this was going to be drawn as an anime styled Sakura with an Art Nouveau themed background, but, typically, that changed whilst I was drawing it.

Also, this picture was originally intended to be submitted with no colour, however, considering how unrecognisable Sakura is, I figured colour was needed - as such I have gone over a copy of the original as a water-colour.
I apologise for the lack of finesse in the painting.
Also for the bad scan and the bad quality paper -all I had =/

Most important (arguably) in this painting (?) is the symbolism of the flowers. I have drawn them intentionally after having researched the meanings behind each.

I will write the flowers supposed to be in this picture, but for various reasons you may not either recognise or be able to see them properly, or alternatively for one reason or another they may have not been drawn in (however, I think that was only one).
As such I will list the flowers used and their attributed meanings.

Poppy - Fantastic Extravagance, not actually in the picture for anything other than the reason that I like it and was used in a painting I used as a reference. (Although, considering the apparant opulance of the Underworlds palace...perhaps it does indeed have a place?)

(Please note, I have not intentionally copied anything within this artwork from another, I used reference material to familiarise myself with the drawing style, and to a limited extent draw inspiration from only. Any similarities to another artwork viewed is not deliberate, and highly unlikely...if only because I significantly lack the skill.)

Cinquefoil - Beloved Daughter

Persimmon - Bury me amidst natures' beauty

Chamomile - Energy in adversity (was drawn in the original, but rather obscured by subsequent scans and the paint)

Anemone - Forsaken

Peach Blossom - I am your captive

Cherry Blossom - Impermanence

Daisy - Innocence (in the same boat as Chamomile, although they were practically identical anyway)

Camellia - My destiny is in your hands

Pomegranate - Foolishness

Phlox - Our souls are united

Lotus - Purity

Water Lily - Purity of Heart

There may be slight (?) deviations in meanings depending on different sources - I used 'The Language of Flowers A Miscellany' by Mandy Kirkby and Vanessa Diffenbaugh. I in no way claim their work as my own.

Constructive criticism is welcome...although I am probably aware of all the mistakes in the work already.
Regardless, for the few who may wander onto this page, please tell me what you think and feel free to leave any advice you feel may be helpful

Description
An Art Nouveau themed depiction of Sakura as Persephone from AngeLhearteD's 'Quietus' on Fanfiction.net.
Originally this was going to be drawn as an anime styled Sakura with an Art Nouveau themed background, but, typically, that changed whilst I was drawing it.

Also, this picture was originally intended to be submitted with no colour, however, considering how unrecognisable Sakura is, I figured colour was needed - as such I have gone over a copy of the original as a water-colour.
I apologise for the lack of finesse in the painting.
Also for the bad scan and the bad quality paper -all I had =/

Most important (arguably) in this painting (?) is the symbolism of the flowers. I have drawn them intentionally after having researched the meanings behind each.

I will write the flowers supposed to be in this picture, but for various reasons you may not either recognise or be able to see them properly, or alternatively for one reason or another they may have not been drawn in (however, I think that was only one).
As such I will list the flowers used and their attributed meanings.

Poppy - Fantastic Extravagance, not actually in the picture for anything other than the reason that I like it and was used in a painting I used as a reference. (Although, considering the apparant opulance of the Underworlds palace...perhaps it does indeed have a place?)

(Please note, I have not intentionally copied anything within this artwork from another, I used reference material to familiarise myself with the drawing style, and to a limited extent draw inspiration from only. Any similarities to another artwork viewed is not deliberate, and highly unlikely...if only because I significantly lack the skill.)

Cinquefoil - Beloved Daughter

Persimmon - Bury me amidst natures' beauty

Chamomile - Energy in adversity (was drawn in the original, but rather obscured by subsequent scans and the paint)

Anemone - Forsaken

Peach Blossom - I am your captive

Cherry Blossom - Impermanence

Daisy - Innocence (in the same boat as Chamomile, although they were practically identical anyway)

Camellia - My destiny is in your hands

Pomegranate - Foolishness

Phlox - Our souls are united

Lotus - Purity

Water Lily - Purity of Heart

There may be slight (?) deviations in meanings depending on different sources - I used 'The Language of Flowers A Miscellany' by Mandy Kirkby and Vanessa Diffenbaugh. I in no way claim their work as my own.

Constructive criticism is welcome...although I am probably aware of all the mistakes in the work already.
Regardless, for the few who may wander onto this page, please tell me what you think and feel free to leave any advice you feel may be helpful