Friday, 1 July 2011

Beloved of Zeus

Morning Friends.

Just before I start work this morning, I thought to show you my latest painting, of a paeony in my garden. I've made it a little stylised, but I like it all the more for that :)

Why the title?  In Greek Mythology Paeon was assistant to the physician of the Gods, Asclepius, who became jealous of his student. Zeus turned him into a flower to save him.

Beloved of Zeus


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21 comments:

  1. Lavinia2 July 2011 at 00:22

    The painting is beautiful! I love the vibrant colour and the delicate petals.

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  2. Prabal2 July 2011 at 00:43

    Loved it. Such bright and attention demanding colors are always difficult to work with. I think you pulled it off..

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  3. Jane2 July 2011 at 01:14

    The Peony together with Roses is the queen of flowers, such incredible beauty, and you made a lovely homage to this stunner.
    Have a nice weekend Pat. xx

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  4. Carmen2 July 2011 at 02:09

    What a beauty!, I love the color and energy of this peony in your garden. Also the history of his name. I did not know was due to this myth. Well done!

    Kisses

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  5. Unknown2 July 2011 at 02:49

    Let's hope he was turned into a flower as beautiful as this one Pat. Your backgrounds are always full of interest but never overpowering :)

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  6. Pat2 July 2011 at 03:04

    Thanks, Lavi. Glad you like it :) xx

    Thanks, Prabal, glad you think I pulled it off :) xx

    Thanks Jane - they are two of my favourite flowers! I have both in my garden . Pink and red paeonies and yellow and white roses :) xx

    Thanks, Carmen! When you walk down the hall in our house, this one grabs your attention! Hubby wants me to frame and hang it at home. Glad you liked to read the myth too :) xx

    Thank you so much , Michael. I bet he was a pretty boy! :lol: I love backgrounds.. you can really play with them :) xx

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  7. Franz2 July 2011 at 03:22

    Una bella Peonia,buon weekend Pat!!

    Ciaoo!:-)

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  8. Ann2 July 2011 at 03:25

    A lovely painting and learning a little Greek Mythology as a bonus.

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  9. Pat2 July 2011 at 03:49

    Thanks, Francesco!
    You have a great weekend too xx

    Thank you Ann. Glad you like the painting and the bite size history :) xx

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  10. Sadami2 July 2011 at 04:11

    Hi, Pat,
    Really lovely work. Congratulatins! I also enjoyed the Greek mythology(*I'm a big fan!).
    Cheers, Sadami

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  11. Pat2 July 2011 at 04:13

    Thanks, Sadami. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm a great fan too :) xx

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  12. Judy2 July 2011 at 04:54

    Wonderful painting Pat! Red flowers are really difficult to paint and you did great! And the background is great too!

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  13. Arianna2 July 2011 at 05:23

    Beautiful paeony, I like the red you've used! Arianna

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  14. Studio at the Farm2 July 2011 at 09:19

    Pat, it's beautifull!! The stylization works perfectly! Bravo!

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  15. Tito2 July 2011 at 09:23

    Beautiful red paeony.....and nice Greek legend. Have a good week end Pat! Ciao.

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  16. Pat2 July 2011 at 09:55

    Thanks, Judy - I'm pretty happy with it :) xx

    Thanks Arianna. It is a mix of cad red and aliz crimson, over a base wash of cad yellow. xx

    Thanks, Kathryn. I wanted to be a little individual :) xx

    Thanks Tito - glad you enjoyed both .
    Have a wonderful weekend xx

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  17. Christiane Kingsley3 July 2011 at 10:11

    Pat, beautiful colors and I really like the stylized approach that you used.

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  18. Miss Hillbilly3 July 2011 at 17:49

    That is absolutely beautiful! And I love how creative you are with naming your paintings. xx

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  19. Sandra Busby4 July 2011 at 05:09

    I just LOVE the vibrancy in this - That colour is SO eye-catching!

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  20. Nil Catalano5 July 2011 at 19:41

    Interpretation beautiful Pat
    and full of poetry, styling always allows us to stir our creativity. I loved the result.

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  21. Linda5 July 2011 at 21:07

    Lovely image! I like the way the edges contrast with the petals.

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