Well it's flower time. I have roses in full bloom.
I am so inspired to want to paint and create when I see all the flowers array in their glory.

To help inspire me I have been taking a lot of pictures of iris's, roses, and double clematis.

I tend to like White's because where i live it rains a lot and white shows nicely on a drab dull day.

I have taken some really nice pics of mixed bouquets in vases. These I will save for later to use bits and pieces for paintings.

Just a little tidbit to inspire!

The flower symbolism associated with roses is love, remembrance, passion (red); purity (white); happiness (pink); infidelity (yellow); unconscious beauty, I love you.
Roses were first cultivated 5,000 years ago in Asian gardens.
Roses were introduced to Europe during the Roman Empire and were thereafter used for ornamental purposes.

I hope you enjoyed my little write up on roses.
Happy Paintin! Carol