Oil on canvas, 16”x20”

The Painted Rose is as much about gesture and movement as it is about subject. The palette is limited but rich, with crimson, ivory, and golden tones that swirl together like a quiet storm, creating both harmony and tension. The splotches of red and the soft veils of gold don’t just describe a flower; they celebrate the act of painting itself.

The close-up composition removes all context, drawing the viewer into a world of color, rhythm, and form. Shapes become swirls. Petals become brushstrokes. The bloom itself blurs the line between realism and abstraction.

Though based on a real rose, this painting isn’t a literal rendering. It’s an exploration of color, light, and movement, filtered through instinct and emotion.

I wanted to capture both the softness and sensuality of the rose, and the rhythmic, almost beating energy of the spiral at its center.

It feels alive.