Red Amaryllis, American Realist Artist, Floral Painting, Representational, Framed
By Gary Hernandez
Located in Houston, TX
Red Amaryllis is painted in the style of American Realism. Red Amaryllis has a custom archival frame.Red amaryllis symbolizes passion, love and attraction.
According to Greek mythology, the amaryllis originated from the love Amaryllis had for Alteo. Amaryllis, a maiden, fell in love with the shepherd Alteo. He was strong and handsome, and had a passion for flowers. To learn how to win his affection, Amaryllis went to the Oracle of Delphi for advice.
On the Oracle’s orders, she stood in front of Alteo’s house for thirty nights piercing her heart with a golden arrow. On the thirtieth night, a beautiful flower grew from her blood and helped her win Alteo’s love.
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Gary J. Hernandez is an internationally recognized, award winning artist in the style of Realism and floral paintings He received training from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Art.
He specializes in representational art with an emphasis on the human figure and florals as seen in Monika's Lilies. He was a finalist in The Artist's Magazine International Art Competition, an Award of Excellence winner in the Manhattan Arts Magazine Competition, finalist in Hunting Art...
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2010s American Realist Gary Hernandez Art