Thursday, October 21, 2010

A Dozen Roses



These are my "Dozen Roses". The colors are not quite as bright as they really are and I must say they look better in real life. They are taken from a rose named Flutterbye that changes colors from yellow to pink and gold. They are so delicate and strong.
It is a very large painting at 22 x 30 and it took somewhere between 5 and 6 weeks to complete. It was alot of work and a tremendous learning experience. The application of layer after layer of color, the portrayal of folds in the petals and highlights on the leaves, and the final application of shadows as well as reflected light helped to make it a very exciting journey on the path of my artistic life.
Stockley Gardens was a great weekend. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful. I really enjoyed the show. I saw alot of friends and met some new ones. I received a very positive comment from the judge. I sold many prints and notecards. I would have liked to have sold a painting or two (or even more). But other than that it was a terrific outdoor Art Show.

5 comments:

Diana said...

Kathy, this is so lovely and delicate.. just beautiful I love it.. . Rest up hope you have a quiet weekend ahead..., Diana

Meera Rao said...

These are delicate and beautiful!!! You have a lot of patience and it paid off handsomely :)

Kathy Staicer said...

Thank you so much Diana and Meera. You are both so kind.

Robin said...

Just beautiful colors...!!

Kathy Staicer said...

Thanks smArtee! I love painting with colors; they really say so much.