Creations, Painting Roses
Since Valentines Day is on the horizon, I thought it might be fun to paint some roses
The rose itself is a complex creature, layers of petals and color tones
It’s all a matter of simplifying, breaking down the shape
The simplest “rose” is an oval or circle shape with an “e” inside, like this one I made in PicMonkey
For this simple rose, I usually modify the circle into more of an oval
Another easy rose is made with a combination of petal strokes. I used red with a little pink. Using 2 colors adds interest, just load them both on your brush and let them mingle themselves as you apply the paint
The addition of leaves makes the flowers come to life
Do a practice sheet of leaves, letting your brush make the shapes naturally. Once you get a feel for your leaves, load your brush with yellow and green, or 2 shades of green and make quick simple strokes
You can also vary the placement of petals to give your blooms a little attitude
I wanted some glasses for an upcoming Valentine’s tablescape. I was inspired by looking at MacKenzie Childs glassware
and my new MacKenzie-Childs cake stand
and wanted to use red for Valentines Day
Petals first
White painted bases
Black stripes
Black checks
Another row of checks, and green leaves
Then some gold dots for finishing touches
Cheers!
And don’t forget PicMonkey, there are endless possibilities there too…
You can make your own stylized roses, free, or chose the more realistic blooms and stems if you have a Royal account.
You might remember these other rose projects, Building a Design
Life is short, fill it with roses!
You can see more rose and flower ideas on Fresh Vignettes here
Remember, if you are painting on glass, you must use a paint specifically for glass, like Liquitex Glossies. Once painted and cured the glasses are dishwasher safe
Take time to stop and create some roses… 🌹
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Thanks for the tutorial Jenna! I need to try my hand at painting some glasses, it’s been years since I’ve used a paint brush on anything other than a wall 🙂 Little Miss Fancy is one of favorite projects of yours!
Jenna, you make painting sound and look so easy! Those glasses are beautiful. Did you paint that gorgeous table runner? I love the colors in it.
Thanks Marigene, no I didn’t paint the runner, it hopped into my cart at Home Goods several years ago, I love the colors too! >
You always make me want to get out my brushes instead of going to work, LOL!!
Oh oh, well, maybe later! Thanks Carole! >
I wish I had your talent. Great looking glasses.
I love the roses! I would also love to see you paint some red posies. Since my trip to Europe, I’ve become obsessed with them!
These glasses are just beautiful! You did such a great job 🙂
thank you!
You make it all look so easy! I have promised myself that practicing my painting is on my to do list this year! Thank you so much for sharing oer at Celebrate Your Story!
Downright clever and absolutely adorable, Jenna! I love the knockoff MC look and I’m pinning this great tutorial – thank you!
As creative as you are Rita, I’m sure you won’t have any trouble! >
Thanks for the tutorial on painting the roses! You make it look easy! I’d love to try, following your directions! Love the little vases hanging from the chandie, and the last tablescape! Gorgeous floral tablerunner! 🙂 ~Rhonda
Thanks Rhonda, have fun! >
Great tutorial on painting roses and I am in love with your cake stand!
These are so adorable! I love the easy tutorial on painting the roses!
This is a great tutorial and that runner is beautiful!
Oh wow…these are so pretty!
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OMG – I love this!! I’ve been trying to paint roses and have made it so complicated and frustrating that I have convinced myself I need to just stop painting. Oh boy, I’m so excited! Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial!! I am motivated!!