An original oil painting of a still life on panel.

“If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I’d be picking roses for a lifetime.” – Swedish Proverb. The delicate petals of these spray roses sharply contrast their rich crimson color. Set in this ivory vase, the variance of light and darkness mirrors life in its constant state of the unexpected. The vibrance of these two together, combined with the simplistic symbolism of the red rose, acts as a gentle reminder. No matter what darkness we may face, love always carries us through.