"Progression of the Rose" Illustration Friday - Open


I wanted to depict the study of the rose from the closed bud to its fullest "open" point with this week's topic. I think it is fun to do studies of flowers in their different stages. The rose is one of the flowers that has quite a long growing phase from the time the bud appears to the time the rose is at its fullest. Have fun with the contest for this week's entry, I did.

Comments

Hélène Deroubaix said…
It's very pretty! lovely illustration!
October 5, 2007 at 1:33 PM
valerie walsh said…
wow very amazing transitions and beautifully done!
October 5, 2007 at 4:13 PM
valerie walsh said…
btw i love home in autumn too!!!Very much!
October 5, 2007 at 4:14 PM
Teri said…
It's beautiful! wow!
October 5, 2007 at 4:16 PM
Ces Adorio said…
I find drawing flowers difficult so it is nice to see flowers here. I like the way you draw your people, especially the children on your new Moleskine.
October 5, 2007 at 4:40 PM
NANCY LEFKO said…
so soft and lovely...I love the progression.
October 5, 2007 at 6:09 PM
soulbrush said…
a compliment from you is sooooo valued as your stuff is wonderful, gonna add you to my 'like' list.
October 6, 2007 at 1:32 AM
Sasha Solovjova said…
Very soft illustration!
October 6, 2007 at 3:02 AM
ELLA ELVIANA said…
beautiful painting...!
October 6, 2007 at 8:12 AM
Roberta said…
Your postings are always so soft and pretty!
October 6, 2007 at 10:43 AM
david santos said…
Freedom for Birmânia!
October 6, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Sweet Peas said…
This is beautiful. I really love your 'Home in Autumn' painting.
October 7, 2007 at 8:14 AM
Nancy Bea Miller said…
So pretty! I like the pattern this makes.
October 7, 2007 at 1:08 PM
Kim de Young said…
Ahh, great idea and perfect execution!
October 7, 2007 at 4:32 PM
James. said…
What a nice gentle style you have, I really like it,
I like your others to.
October 9, 2007 at 3:43 AM
Alicia Padrón said…
Thanks for leaving your nice comment on my blog. What a gentle and lovely way to work the watercolors!!!... Love the home in autumn one! Really beautiful.
October 9, 2007 at 6:09 AM
Heather said…
Thanks for visiting. You've done a beautiful job with these roses. I like the soft quality.
October 9, 2007 at 11:13 AM
kdhamel said…
Wow, so beautiful!
October 10, 2007 at 5:49 PM
Ginger*:) said…
A beautiful progression and a fabulous piece of work!
October 11, 2007 at 1:47 PM
princesstomato said…
so pretty. i find flowers challenging to paint, but i love looking at them! well done!

teri
October 16, 2007 at 11:55 AM
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