Roses: From Simple to Sophisticated

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Advance from basic floral structures to complex, multi-figure compositions, mastering the anatomy of a rose across five unique subjects:
  • "The Beautiful Rose" — learn to paint a single blossom on a deep, dark background, modeling petal volumes, warm highlights, and delicate shadows.
  • "Little Roses in a Vase" — master soft pink tones, lush green foliage, and the translucent quality of a glass vessel.
  • "White Roses in a Haze of Light" — paint an airy, semi-abstract still life, capturing the ethereal effect of blossoms dissolving in a luminous mist.
  • "Roses in a Snow-White Pitcher" — work with striking contrasts between rich, crimson roses and the smooth porcelain texture of a white jug.
  • "Roses in a Silver Pitcher" — complete a highly detailed academic still life, rendering the lustrous metallic sheen of silver along with complex surrounding reflections.

• Blend clean, vibrant colors for any rose variety — from delicate pastels and pure whites to deep, velvety reds — without muddying your palette.

• Master life-like textures, realistically rendering glass, porcelain, and metal surfaces alongside the organic feel of soft petals and crisp leaves.