Purple Anemone

Purple Anemone illustration, Michael Steele, November 2021

Detail of Purple Anemone illustration, Michael Steele, November 2021

Here’s a deep purple anemone illustration I created yesterday. Anemones are also called windflowers in many parts of the world. The name Anemone is derived from Greek which means “windflower.” The delicate flowers of anemone are blown open by the wind, which in turn blows away the dead petals as well. “According to Greek mythology, anemones sprang out of the tears of Aphrodite while she was mourning the death of her lover, Adonis. Adonis was killed by the gods due to their jealousy over his love affair with the beautiful goddess of love.” (Anemone meaning and symbolism).

Purple anemone card

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