I’ve never been very successful at growing roses,
but I thought it might be fun to try painting some this past weekend.
Roses remind me of love,
of Mother’s Day,
of Romeo and Juliet,
of Valentines and fragrance and summertime.
Roses also remind me that there is always two ways to look at things…
Roses have thorns…
or
Thorns have roses!
May you see roses in all of your thorns.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Nice artwork Jodi! If you’re interested in getting it published, visit http://www.artsyteenblog.wordpress.com 🙂
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Aw! Thanks – but I’m much past the “teen” years LOL!
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Haha I understand 🙂 but just so you know, all artists are welcome if you change your mind!
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Beautiful Jodi!! And wise words too, my friend. Wow, love the colors in the second one in particular!! Do you remember what colors you used? Roses aren’t easy to capture but you’re making wonderful progress here. Well done!!! 🎨👍🌹
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I think I like the second one best too. I can’t remember whether I used Quin Violet or Windsor Violet and a little of azo yellow. Just not sure – it was over the weekend, and sometimes I just use what is on the palette already 🙂 Some “artist” I am – eh?! LOL!
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Haha we all do that! :))) Although Charles Reid says that’s bad, bad lol. Have you seen his videos on Artist Network TV? His floral lessons will wow you!
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Not sure. I’ll have to look.
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He’s worth checking out. He’s a great teacher and is internationally known. I think he may still be doing workshops!
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Roses always remind me of my mother, so the mother’s day reference is apt. Nice capture of their form. (K)
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Thanks K – and nice to allow you to think of your Mom 🙂
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Yes it is.
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Lovely Roses Jodi!
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Thanks Cathe. A first try. Hope to improve. 🙂
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I like to think thorns have roses. Give me hope..:) nicely done, Jodi.
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Indeed 🙂
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Wow, beautiful roses, Jodi!! I love your words too, “roses have thorns or thorns have roses.” Now you can say you successfully grow roses!
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LOL! I guess I can – eh?! 🙂
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You just grow your roses a different way! LOL!
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Jodi–those are stunning. I really like the bits of color outside the rose.
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thanks so much, Kirk! You made my day 🙂
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I like the optimist view that thorns have roses! I’ve seen hybrids without thorns but I bought a hardy variety with thorns. 🙂 Yours is lovely and…no thorns!
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🙂 Hey T – did you try the campari tomatoes yet?
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No, we haven’t been able to find it in town yet, darn it!
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Beautiful as usual Jodi – and I think you are as pretty as a rose! Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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Awh Shu)ks! How sweet – if only! 🙂
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A gorgeous painting! I love roses!
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Thanks Lynn
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So pretty!
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You have just the right touch for roses! Beautiful paintings today! Both my gramma and mom were rose growers. I used to love to break off the thorns and stick on my nose like a rhino. Kids do such silly things.
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Lol. That is a new one to me. 😝
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Beauty in its simplest form! Beautiful Roses Jodi 🌹🌹! Well Done 💕
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Thanks Snehal. ☺️
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Beautifully done Jodi! Wise words. Lets hope we can all see roses in the thorns. 🙂
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Indeed! Thanks Susan.
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My mom grew the most beautiful roses! I’m not so good ar growing them either, Jodi. Lovely thoughts and blooms! 🌹😄🌹
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What a nice way to look at it! “Thorns have rose” rather than “roses have thorns,” puts the emphasis on the positive. I also love roses, but have very limited success in growing them. Your pictures capture their beauty perfectly!
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Thanks Ann – I need to remember it myself 🙂
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Jodi, I’ve found Aphids to big the biggest problem with my roses. Thank goodness you decided not to paint any on your roses. I think your roses look much prettier without them. :O)
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LOL! that’s the Paul we know! 🙂
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Very nice Jodi!
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Thanks Jenna
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Thanks for the wonderful reminder and your pretty painting to go with it!
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Thanks C
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Ahhhh, lovely outlook and painting!
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Beautifully done Jodi!! I’d say you definitely grew a rose!! 😍😍
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Lovely paintings and lovely post!
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Your outlook is as lovely as your painting, Jodi.
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Awewwww. Thanks carol ☺️
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I love that. Would make a tired soul feel newborn. 🙂
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these both are so Beautiful, loose and lovely and fresh; you really worked some magic in them Jodi! 🙂
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awh! Thanks Debi – quit simple, but I enjoyed doing. 🙂
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perfect 🙂
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