After the conference just past, I had to clear the rose
petals confetti on the grand piano, benches, cocktail tables … First thing that
came to mind was “rose composition”.
They were individuals but they
were so whole. I took a photo of them that afternoon. Foreshortening. I
love roses in this context, not that I want them to be broken. The petals showed their character in
white light. The composition and the flakes reminded me of a small black and white art collection I did.
Next thing when I gathered them in my hand was
“wow! So soft!” They felt silky,
velvety. I didn’t expect such a
happy moment in rose petals picking!
Soon in a big bag, the touch was thick, rich, delicious.
I always love to watch Debby the floral watercolorist work
on petal upon petal, patiently and enthusiastically. She sees the images even before starting and
with her Japan made brush and W&N paints, she is like performing magic on
paper. Whether it’s a single flower or a
bouquet, the outcome is her voice of passion for flowers. But it hardly moves me to do one even though
I love every single mark she makes, and I own a set of tools myself too. I just know the type of roses I want to depict will
definitely turn out not a rose-like rose.
Now, how can I paint this luscious touch of rose petals?
