Auction: Three Pink Roses

Oil on Panel 7 x 5 inches

This painting is on a rigid Ampersand Tempered Hardboard Panel which is acid free and archival.

The more I work with artificial light the more I’m realising that, far from being a second best to natural light, it’s opening up new avenues. Working at a window I couldn’t have overhead lighting, but it’s a beautiful way to light flowers.

In a way I don’t quite understand yet, it also seems to be changing the way I approach my painting - at least a little.

I deliberately simplified everything apart from the roses in this one. It was easy to do since they’re really the only part of the painting not in some kind of shadow.

And I allowed myself rather more leeway than usual with the colours. The value balance allowed me to work some higher chroma colours into the background, without (I hope) weakening the composition. It meant I could give the painting a glow that natural, indoor light, as beautiful as it is, doesn’t lend itself to.

I love how this one came out. More top-lit flowers will be coming soon.

Starting bid is $99

Payment is by PayPal - (although you can pay through PayPal with a credit card without having to set up an account, if you don’t have one).

How to bid

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The auction uses proxy bidding, which means you can set a Maximum Bid, and until that's reached, you're protected from being outbid. So if Bidder A places a Maximum Bid of $200 and Bidder B comes along to try and outbid A, A will be protected till B outbids A over $200.

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Shipping

International shipping is by UK Royal Mail International (tracked) and can take a few days to get to you. I'll let you know by email as soon as I send the painting, and give you the tracking number. I may need to allow some time for the painting to dry thoroughly before I send it to you.

Returns:

If for any reason reason you’re not happy with your painting, you can return it to me within 14 days for a full refund. Buyer pays return shipping.