Roses in Maplewood Garden

I began this painting 2 summers ago, but had to leave the park before it was finished after getting a call from one of my kids. I held onto the painting for 2 years and finally went back to the same spot this past June and completed this painting. I am dedicating this painting to fellow artist Barbara Muratore who stood painting next to me the first time I was there, but who has since then passed away.


size 12"x18", framed size is 18"x24"
Paintings come matted and framed under glass, ready for hanging.

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On rare occasions, I will paint a still life - usually only if there is just no way I for me to get out to paint. Oddly enough, it take me longer to paint a still life than a landscape. With a still life, I tend to see every tiny detail and try to put them all in. With a landscape, it's easy for me to simplify everything. A friend suggested painting the eggs which are so simple, yet so complicated and the rose was just something beautiful.