White Camellia Oil Painting

White Camellias
oil on canvas
8x8"
© Karen F. Rose

Outside my studio window there are three camellia bushes that are delightfully full of  blooms. Sometimes I watch the squirrels dart and dance under these bushes, totally unaware of the canopy of beauty overhead.
Rain was in the forecast yesterday. These camellia are delicate and a heavy downpour surely would have left most of the petals scattered on the ground. So, I arranged a few for a still life. What's your favorite spring flower? Hope you can take time to enjoy them!

Anniversary Rose

Anniversary Rose
oil on Raymar panel
6"x6"
© Karen F. Rose

This rose is painted for my parents who celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb 13th, 2011. What caring and loving people they are. What a role model they are and have always been. Love you Mom and Dad!

Election Day Flowers

Just a touch of red (aahaam) I mean pink, white
and blue on this day when all patriotic citizens
get out and vote.