No. 723 My Day Roses

My Day Roses

9" x 12"

Oil on Linen Panel

These are the same roses as those in yesterday's painting. They are a day older and painted under natural light from the skylight in my bathroom. Whereas yesterdays painting was created under artificial light in the dining room. It's always interesting to see just how much lighting and location can affect your painting.

No. 722 My Roses at Night

My Roses at Night

Oil on Linen Panel

9" x 12"

My dad passed away a few weeks ago. The past few years were extremely difficult for him as he battled two forms of cancer, diabetes, dementia and grief over the passing of my mom. I will miss him but am firmly convinced he is in a much better place.

My dad was an avid gardener and loved to grow vegetables, fruits and flowers. This is one of the many rose paintings I created to help with the sadness of his passing. He was a huge supporter of my painting efforts so I would like to dedicate this painting to my dad.