The Awakening of Adonis, John William Waterhouse Mesh Size:Zweigart® 14 Mono Canvas Splashes of tawny add warmth

Splashes of tawny add warmth to this beautiful needlepoint design

A little boy impatiently reaches for his hoop toy that his mother holds while a well dressed lady looks on

We'll take Audubon's realistic adaptation any day

cotton floss or pearl (for a sheen)

This geometric pattern would make for a beautiful needlepoint wall art piece or a pillow

The Awakening of Adonis, John William Waterhouse Mesh Size:Zweigart® 14 Mono Canvas Splashes of tawny add warmthIf you are familiar with Greek mythology you will know the bittersweet story of Adonis and Aphrodite: the goddess of love became infatuated with the handsome youth, who was killed by a jealous god; his red blood spilled onto the earth and stained the anemone flower red. Aphrodite was so in love with Adonis that he was granted life again, and this painting shows him as he lies among red anemones being awakened by Aphrodite, in pink. A truly beautiful