Amaryllis
by Sara Frank
Title
Amaryllis
Artist
Sara Frank
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Description
Legend has it that the amaryllis - the red flower we've come to associate with the holidays - began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell in love with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules' strength and Apollo's beauty, but her affections were unrequited. Hoping that she could win him over by bestowing upon him the thing he desired most - a flower so unique it had never existed in the world before - Amaryllis sought advice from the oracle of Delphi.
Following his instructions, Amaryllis dressed in maiden's white and appeared at Alteo's door for 30 nights, each time piercing her heart with a golden arrow. When at last Alteo opened his door, there before him was a striking crimson flower, sprung from the blood of Amaryllis's heart. With this romantic and tragic tale as its beginning, it's not surprising that today the amaryllis has come to symbolize pride, determination and radiant beauty.
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February 9th, 2014
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Comments (14)
Lianne Schneider
How very beautiful Sara - red amaryllis show so wonderfully against a white background. The light shines right through. F/L T
Randy Rosenberger
Sara, one of my fave large blossoms and with the white background, it surely takes center stage. Gorgeous! It is an honor and a privilege as an administrator of one of the top groups on FAA, our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, to promote and highlight your awesome artworks on our homepage in one of the prestigious positions, on our group Featuring HOMEPAGE! Your artworks show your love of what you do, and is refined to where we not only accept and promote your fine works, but welcome that opportunity. It is a pleasure to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Thanks for sharing! LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Debbie Portwood
What a gorgeous shot Sara! Love the comp. and the back lit petals! Looks awesome on the all white background! f/love!
Deb Halloran
Absolutely gorgeous, Sara!! Love the white background and the bright red Amaryllis..beautiful work. Liked