The Last Dance

[Sanlynn]

I find beauty in items past their prime, I think they have more character. I have a few flowers from my garden that have dried and would like to paint a series. This is study in gouache on grey toned card, about 8x10”. This was a red rose. Thanks for looking. C&c welcome.

 

[snoball]

I agree! I think wilted roses are lovely and such a beautiful muted color, usually. I think this one is fabulous, you've done a great job!

 

[ams]

Beautiful. I think there is beauty at the end too.

 

[Enyaw]

Lovely palette

 

[Terri]

I agree with you about fading colors - you captured this particular rose perfectly. It's gorgeous. I like it especially on the gray card, perfect background color for this rose.

Well done!

(Note: I see this is posted in All Media Events. Did you want this here or can I move it elsewhere for you?)

 

[Jo Castillo]

Beautifully done. I love the colors and gesture.

 

[john]

Beautiful. Interesting form.

 

[Donna T]

I hope you do the flowers from your garden as a series because they still have a lot to offer after they fade. This rose is wonderful!

 

[Sanlynn]

I agree with you about fading colors - you captured this particular rose perfectly. It's gorgeous. I like it especially on the gray card, perfect background color for this rose.

Well done!

(Note: I see this is posted in All Media Events. Did you want this here or can I move it elsewhere for you?)

Wasn’t sure where to put it, Watermedia? Yes, you can move it.

 

[Sanlynn]

Thank you for your comments, everyone

 

[JennieJo]

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I find beauty in items past their prime, I think they have more character. I have a few flowers from my garden that have dried and would like to paint a series. This is study in gouache on grey toned card, about 8x10”. This was a red rose. Thanks for looking. C&c welcome.

I've never been able to explain how "things past their prime" can be beautiful to someone who can't see it. Now I'll just show them this painting. Wonderful

 

[Sanlynn]

What a lovely comment JennieJo. Thank you so much .

 

[Terri]

Wasn’t sure where to put it, Watermedia? Yes, you can move it.

Done!

I agree with Donna's comment about making a series from more of your spent garden flowers. Would be lovely!

 

[KreativeK]

Love to paint spent items as they are beautiful in their own right, too. Fantastic design and an almost abstract quality to its petals.

 

[Balaji]

This is lovely, and certainly has character! But I am curious...why do you call it "The Last Dance"?

 

[Artyczar]

Wow! You're right! So much more interesting as they have their "last dance." Both in color and form. Beautiful work!

 

[Sanlynn]

This is lovely, and certainly has character! But I am curious...why do you call it "The Last Dance"?

Thanks, Balaji. The reference to the last dance is a parallel to what’s happening in my world right now. I know I’m getting older and my husband of 52 years has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

 

[Balaji]

Thanks, Balaji. The reference to the last dance is a parallel to what’s happening in my world right now. I know I’m getting older and my husband of 52 years has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Thank you for clarifying. I am so sorry to learn about your husband's condition. I hope that it progresses very slowly. These days I read about breakthroughs in arresting the progress of Alzheimer's. I hope that proves true.

 

[ams]

I have recently heard some hopeful news about Alzheimer's too. Dr. Dean Ornish just published a study showing how lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse Alzheimer's if it is early enough.

Here's a link to a short video that talks about the study if you are interested: NutritionFacts.org

 

[Joy]

Sandra, so sorry about your husband's diagnosis. Thank you for taking the time to post such a great piece. The card was a great choice of support.