Now and then I find it fascinating and very useful to join workshops, to do something new and work with someone who has a different way of working – but along similar lines.  These two roses were painted in just such a workshop.  Online and over 6 weeks I was introduced to a rather different way of painting – faster and more expressive.  I returned quite a few times to these workshops and am grateful and happy with their influence and greater knowledge I now have.  The artist is called Paul Foxton and he runs varied workshops online.  I think these two flowers are very delightful.  I added some of my own preferences and ways of working from the Atelier system.  The balance works well. 

Oil on panel   2021  23 x 28cm   9 x 11in

Two more gorgeous roses, slightly different in colour and are the result of another workshop with Paul Foxton.  The rich colours within the cups are the most vibrant with the petals fading in intensity as they curve away from and around, the vivid heart.  This first painting has a deep background that offsets the pale petals beautifully.  One rose is in shadow which heightens the transparency of the petals at the back in a rather astonishing way.  The pattern made by the stems and leaves gives a strong contrast to the composition.

Oil on panel   2021   41 x 34cm   16 x 14in