Morning in the Rose Garden

I did this painting two years ago. I practised the large rose four times on scratch paper before doing this. It was a big accomplishment for me back then. Roses are so complicated and maze-like. But the practise paid off, and I understand how to do them now. I entered this painting in a little local show to commemorate the re-opening of our town rose garden. I won first place! I won two rose bushes, which are in my garden and have grown very large and have huge blooms with yellow centers and pink edges. So, I decided to post this older painting, because it makes me think of my Mom. I painted it with her in mind back then, and her love of her little rose garden. Tomorrow morning my daughter and I are driving out to see her for a couple of days and care for the house and her little dog. My sister has been there, and I assume all is going well with Mom's therapies.

Roses, Continued

Worked on the other two roses and a start to the background. Coming along...

Last summer I painted some of my roses on the bush in the backyard. It was more involved. Roses going this way and that, and one in shade. The one in shade never came out quite right. And the composition was, well, perhaps not the best. But it was a great learning experience.

Opening Rose

This is the first layer of an almost white rose. So it may not show up very well yet. My husband gave me some roses for Mothers' Day, and I have to paint fast before they are gone. Our roses in our garden are growing, but not blooming yet. So, I appreciate getting them during the off season.