Sunday, April 25, 2010

"His Rose" by Dana Cooper


9" X 11" oil on gessoed paper

Painting roses has always been difficult for me, but when considering what to paint in fellow Moleskinner, Vern Schwarz' book, I realized that Vern's wife's name is Rose...it was a no-brainer...I had to go for it!
So Vern, you have an original Rose...here is another, hope you like it!

And to all the others that are participating in this project, I want to say "WOW!". I have been continually impressed by the quality of the work I am seeing as I get these books. The photos just don't seem to do them justice...you have all held the bar high, great job!

15 comments:

  1. This painting is beautiful...I, too find roses a challenge.

    I also have an original Rose...Christina Rose is my daughter :)

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  2. This is beautiful Dana.
    You did very well. Is this was difficult for you?
    What a great idea. A creative mind.

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  3. Dana, this is wonderful and such a great concept, sure to be a pleasure for both Vern and his wife. You have painted the texture and translucency of the rose petals beautifully. I agree with you, viewing the work online is no comparison to seeing the work in person, it's such a treat receiving each book!

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  4. Dana, as I said on your blog, I just love what you have so skillfully created for my book. This, and my Rose are both amazing, and you couldn't have created a more beautiful piece. This doesn't look like it was the least bit difficult for you, with it's gorgeous colours and beautiful lines. Thank you so much.

    Okay, I had to go find my gal and show her what you did, and she absolutely loves it. Way to go Dana!

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  5. Dana, you have risen to the challenge with this crisp, colour rich, cute rose! I am sure Vern would love it!

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  6. Oh what a fabulous choice for Vern and his wife Rose. I love it when we can use our talents to play on words too. Your rose is beautiful, so well done and I love that soft yellow you choose.

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  7. Your rose is perfection, Dana. It has such a wonderful glow!

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  8. Extraordinary, Dana. Perfect, perfect, perfect. The sentiment and your painting both. The warm light on this is and the color harmony takes my breath away.

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  9. ...meant to say the warm light on this is gorgeous....

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  10. Roses can definitely be tricky to paint, but you did a beautiful job with this, Dana - I love the glow it has.

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  11. This is surely the most beautiful rose I've ever seen painted. As Angela said, the petals have a translucency and you can feel that warm light on them. I truly have never seen such a beautiful painted rose. Dana, you really are amazing!

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  12. OMG!!! What beautiful painting to match the beautiful inspiration behind it. You are awesome Miss Dana!

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  13. I thought I was looking at a Jackson & Perkins catalog....what a magnificent rose! So very realistic with a luminescence that glows. And the sentiment is perfect. Super, Dana.

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  14. Dana, what an excellent gift to Vern and his Rose!! Talk about holding the bar high!!!

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