Description
Floral paintings in oil capture so many meanings. They evoke a royal emotion within us. This oil painting of a pink and cream rose was painted to capture those emotions one feels in expressing the language of flowers.
Painting flowers, such as roses gives me a chance to capture that classic feeling they exude. One can feel a roses powerful, intense, personality. It’s as if its presence alone says ‘I am regal. I am real. See my classic beauty. Now, feel the immensity of it within your heart. Anyone who knows the language of flowers knows the meaning of that rose color. Red roses mean love; Yellow roses mean friendship, etc.
In antiquity, the pink rose was the most prevalent among the old garden roses. It was most strongly associated with love and gratitude sentiments. While different roses may have more specific meanings, these are still the underlying message of any color rose. Pink roses also now carry a connotation of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance. Different shades of pink also carry their own significance. Dark pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to send a message of thanks. Light pink roses are associated with gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.
With the many ways in which they can be used to express a range of meanings, pink roses continue to maintain their popularity. The beautiful appearance and fragrance so strongly associated with roses in general, as well as their symbolic importance, can be traced back to the pink rose. While much has changed over the years, pink roses have consistently held their place of prominence in the world of flowers. Today, pink roses enjoy their own unique position representing elegance and refinement, as well as communicating thanks and admiration. The recipient of an arrangement of pink roses is sure to feel appreciated and special. $175.00
