SVELTE RED ROSE3

Svelte Red Rose3

Svelte Red Rose3 is a beautiful, almost abstract and mysterious Red Rose. The petals curl and fold in a way that feels like they are hiding something beneath them. It appears to be harbouring a hooded figure lurking in the centre within it’s shades and tones. 

I love to paint roses, in fact, I think it’s one of the most painted subjects that I have done. I like to try to capture that velvety look and feel that roses have on their petals. Furthermore, I think it’s quite strange that yellow roses are my most favourite colours of all the roses, and yet it’s not a colour I have painted them in. Maybe I will make that my next challenge.

This particular painting was the first time I had used Water Mixable Oils. I was so excited to try them out, I even made the canvas for it myself, it is H91 cm x  W29 cm (H 36″ x W 11 3/4”).

The water mixable oils (for me), were a lot easier to use than ordinary oils. They still take some time to dry, but not as long as ordinary oils. I guess I got on better with them because I like that I can clean up my brushes and palates more easily than I can when using proper oils. Having said this, I have only ever used ordinary oils twice, so I’m quite an oil novice.

Here’s a link to Wikipedia, if you would like to know more about these paints and what Wikipedia says about them. I hope you find it helpful.

Commissions undertaken or you can back order this painting which will be the same, but it will be subject to the colours being available. We will match the colours to the best of our ability.