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Romantique Automne/Hiver 2013
November 4 2013
Mes Amis:
For many (myself included), fall marks not the end of summer but the beginning of a favorite, savored time of year. While the daylight hours shrink, my creativity usually expands, and this year is definitely no different. The initial idea and palette for this collection sprang from a painting I completed three years ago (it appears on the next page). However, not only have I created a few additional paintings specifically for this collection, but also explored the myth of Persephone. Elements of her story animate the entire collection. While our modern sensibilities see little in the way of romance when it comes to Hades and the Queen of the Underworld, she was nevertheless a queen. Deeply saturated jewel colors, lush textures (from some amazing yarn) and of course plenty of candlelight all provide some of the romance Persephone seemed to have missed out on. I am once again so pleased to present these designs modeled by smart, funny, real women in Pacific Northwest fall weather conditions that presented challenges and opportunities. It poured quite heavily just prior to our location shoot at Warren G. Magnuson State Park (and the sky moodily reflected that fact) – so wellies with dresses marked the afternoon. We managed quite nicely, as I hope you’ll agree. Much like the energy from the cycle of death and rebirth which Persephone personifies, I remain thrilled to partake in the seasonal cycle of design, creation and publication. There is a wonderful freedom in making all of the decisions and seeing the vision come to life. It might not be for the feint of heart (or crochet hook) but, like Persephone’s myth, comes with its own unique - and fulfilling - set of rewards. Keep the cycle (and perhaps a cocktail) coming. And do watch what you snack on. Happy fall -
Denise, Voie de Vie
Persephone Two: Energy Beneath The Earth Acrylic on Canvas
10 x 10 2010
“ Eleusis was the sanctuary where one meditated on the mystery of the death and [rebirth] associated with the cycle of the seed that is planted and comes to fruition in the life-sustaining wheat. Persephone and her mother, Demeter, are personifications of the energies of this continuing vitality.”
The Way of Myth: Talking with Joseph Campbell Fraser Boa
Persephone Hood One Size Fits
Most Adult Women
New Wave Skirt Shown in size
26” waist
Moody Bleu Pullover
Shown in Size 34” bust Includes Tunisian 1x1
Ribbing
Ode to Demeter Acrylic on Canvas
18 x 34 2013
“Enna is the ancient seat of the cult of Demeter, the corn goddess, patroness of agriculture and the good harvest, bestower of fertility, the Mother. Together with her daughter Persephone she held all Sicily, the most fertile of the Mediterranean islands, in her protection, and her shrine stood on the top of the mountain on Enna, overlooking the wheat fields and the flowering plain where Hades (or Dis) galloped his black horses as he bore off Persephone, known to the Romans as Proserpine, to be his queen in the Underworld.”
On Persephone’s Island
Mary Taylor Simeti
Brix Coat Shown in second size
Forged Joy
Shawl
Channeling Gabrielle
Necklaces
Pommi and Pearls Shawl Includes Broomstick Lace
Lush Looped Scarf
Snacks in the Underworld
Acrylic on Canvas 12 x 24 2013
“Finally Zeus relented. He agreed that Hades should be made to give up his bride provided that she had not eaten anything in the underworld … unfortunately Persephone had swallowed … pomegranate seeds.”
Mythology: The Illustrated Anthology of World Myth and
Storytelling General Editor: C. Scott Littleton
Sur les plats:
Clockwise, from top right: Lion Brand Romantic and Amazing and LB Collection Wool Stainless Steel; Wonder Why Alpaca Farm Sportweight Alpaca/Merino/Silk, and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capitol Luxury Lace; Red Heart Boutique Eclipse and Berroco Cirrus; Tess’ Designer Yarns Cultivated Silk and Merino; Tess’ Designer Yarns Cultivated Silk and Wool, and Silk and Ivory.
Thank You, Shout Outs, & Milles Mercis:
Test Stitchers
Erika Hill
Kimberly Davidson Keri Kennedy
Nicole Massenzio Cheryl Moore
Models
Stephanie Campagnia
Ceci Campagnia Grace Mason
Elena Speridakos
Makeup
For all designs photographed on location:
Ceci Campagnia
Yarn Companies
Lion Brand Yarns Neighborhood Fiber Co.
Tess’ Designer Yarns Wonder Why Alpaca Farm, LLC
Location
Persephone Hood, Brix Coat,
Pommi and Pearls Shawl (except cover and final photo), and New
Wave Skirt photographed at Warren G. Magnusson State Park
Credits I did or provided everything else not done by or provided from any person or entity in the left-hand column. All paintings shown in this preview were created by me.
Denise, Voie de Vie
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