Captivating
by Mellissa Ray
Title
Captivating
Artist
Mellissa Ray
Medium
Digital Art - Photography
Description
My childhood house had two huge lilac bushes right outside the living room/patio area. Every spring, the air was filled with their sweet aroma. It became my favorite flower and still is to this day."The story of lilac, according to Greek mythology, begins with a beautiful nymph named Syringa (lilac's botanical name). Captivated by her beauty, Pan, the god of the forests and fields, chased Syringa through the forest. Frightened by Pan's affections, Syringa escaped him by turning herself into an aromatic bush – the flower we now refer to as lilac.
Lilacs are frequently considered a harbinger of spring, with the time of their bloom signaling whether spring will be early or late. In the language of flowers, purple lilacs symbolize the first emotions of love."
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May 12th, 2017
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Comments (15)
Brian Tada
Beautiful work, Mellissa! I really like this one. The black background effectively makes this stunning floral subject stand out. Gorgeous! An instant favorite! F/L
Pamela Williams
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been featured on the streets of the Art District group. Congratulations for this accomplishment! You may archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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