"Orange Roses in Sunlight" and some work-in-progress images

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It was cold and windy yesterday, but the Sun was so bright! 
I took a bunch of orange roses and went out to paint them in sunlight.
Here is the result and some work-in-progress images:


8 x 10 inches / 20 x 25 cm 
oil on canvas board
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Comments

  1. Linda Popple29 November 2013 at 04:24

    This painting caught my eye and I enjoyed seeing your progress photos!

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  2. Lena Rivo2 December 2013 at 17:10

    Thank you very much for the comment, Linda!

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  3. Shelley Whiting's art17 February 2014 at 04:17

    I love the bright orange in the roses. They are very beautiful. I love the step by step process too.

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  4. Lena Rivo17 February 2014 at 18:16

    Thank you Shelley, I'm glad you liked it!

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  5. send flowers to philippines5 October 2014 at 07:51

    She really do have a great hand! That is a very beautiful painting!

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