Name: Rusty Harden
Location: USA
Title: “Amethyst Crystal”
Price Original: Original Sold (contact the artist at the link below for similar works)
Size:: 5”x 7”
Medium: Oil on masonite
Artist web site:
http://www.abrushwithrusty.com/
http://www.rustyharden.blogspot.com/
From Rusty:The story of the origin of Amethyst comes from Greek legends: “The god of wine, Bacchus, was insulted one day by a mere mortal. He swore that the next mortal that crossed his path, would be attacked by his fierce tigers. Along came a beautiful maiden named Amethysta. Goddess Diana turned Amethysta into a beautiful statue of Quartz to save her from the tigers’ claws. Remorseful, Bacchus wept tears of wine over the stone maiden, creating a lively purple stone.
6 responses so far ↓
1 The Host // May 28, 2011 at 8:04 pm
This is just breath taking Rusty. Definitely photo real and so well done. Love the the colors.
2 Lelan // May 28, 2011 at 11:35 pm
I’m always impressed with the quality of your mineral paintings, and this one is no exception by far. And I got to learn something too! Great work, Rusty!
3 Kay Malouff // May 29, 2011 at 12:04 pm
So very realistic looking; and this particular gem is one of my favorites.
Many of us delved into Greek mythology for this challenge…
4 Ray Shuell // May 30, 2011 at 5:03 am
Rusty, this is wonderful.
Is it just me or can I see a space cruiser on an upward trajectory? You’ve achieved such a lovely quality of light.
5 Sarah // Jun 3, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Rusty, I agree, so realistic and I love the purple against the black and it’s my birthstone!
6 Lisa Dineen // Mar 1, 2012 at 8:30 am
I cannot find the words to describe this mineral. So beautiful and realistic.
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