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Roses are always so intricate and inspiring.  Their blooms seem to come on slowly and dazzle the garden with their beauty.  I didn't quite capture the true color of this one but am pleased with the look.  Actually it is a little more peach than it is pink. 

I originally had a softer more illusive background in place.  But decided to go with the darker background, I think the dark background really makes the image of the single rose pop off the paper.  Did you notice the 'almost hidden' bud peaking out from behind the stem?

This painting went quite smoothly for a change and I was quite upbeat when I declared it 'finished' and added my signature.

Song of Solomon 2:12
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
Song of Solomon 2:11-13 (in Context)

Sunlit Tulips

This is one of my most recent watercolors. Spring is in the air...I know it's a bit early to see tulips in bloom, at least here in central Illinois. Yet, I simply couldn't resist. This photo has been in my files for a couple of years now and I figured it was time to see if I could do it justice with a watercolor painting.

I was particularly attracted to the angle of the photo and the way the light and shadows played around on the petals. I will admit, the colors you see here are a tad more vibrant than my reference...but that is our option as artists isn't it?  I felt the title Sunlit Tulips was appropriate.

I always thought I would use this reference photo for a drawing...I'm glad I held off and chose to do a watercolor instead.