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Published: 2006-09-24 14:37:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 35380; Favourites: 796; Downloads: 4334
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Demeter, the kind Greek goddess of vegetation and the fields. As the mother of Persephone, Demeter withholds her nourishing gifts in the months her daughter spends in the Underworld, and allows the world to burst into bloom each year upon her return. I've shown her fondly surveying her fields and orchards as she tenderly cradles some ears of early harvest corn.Related content
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That's cool! Did you play a part?
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No.
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No.
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Ohhh, I love that story, what did you play in that?
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I was the enchantress...umm...Let's see..It started with a C...and not the woman who changed them to pigs...Ack!! I don't remember her name! I just remember that Hermes saw me, telling me about Odessious or something like that....Shoot!! I can't remember her name!! How embarrassing!!
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The sorceress who turned the into pigs was Circe... who I really have to paint sometime in the future! But I think you may mean Calypso? That's a really cool role!
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Yes!! It was Calypso!! You have a good memory. 
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I love the story of Demeter and her daughter. It is one of my favorites. You rendered a perfect scene for it. I really admire your skill at drapery and clothing.
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Thank you! I love painting fabrics, I can't get enough of it.
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Thank you, I'm glad you like it!
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Your very welcome!
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Wow! What an amazing picture! The coloring here is particularly beautiful - it's so lush and vibrant, which is appropriate for Demeter. 
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Thanks so much! Lush and vibrant...that was exactly what I was thinking when I painted it.
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You're welcome!
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really great job!!!!
love the details
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Thank you so much, I'm always so happy to hear from you!
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Very nice and well detailed painting. Your color palette is almost monochrome, which is really a cool effect.
It's like those B&W picture, with selective colors. Only, it's a green painting, with a few extra touches of colors.
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Thanks, I wanted it to be very green and leafy.
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Lovely work, beautiful depiction!
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That's great, I love mythology, and your depiction is very pretty
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
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Persefona in coming back from Hades and mother is happy? Very beatifull ilustration, so gentle and delicate. Great job.
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you've got skill!!
- Marjolein -
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Thank you so much! You're one of my favorite painters, and I appreciate your taking the time to visit my gallery.
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wonderful green!
I imagined Demeter a litle bit different, but this one is great!
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Thanks! I always picture the Goddesses in many different ways, myself. How do you picture Demeter, out of curiosity?
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hmm... I haven't pictured her yet
she's deep in my mind waiting for her time
if I remember, I'll tell you when she will be ready
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Lovely tones of green 
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This is lovely....wonderful detail!!
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Thanks very much!
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This is awesome. You captured her essence. I love how you did this piece. Great job.
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Thanks very much!
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Thank you! 
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