
Twilight Rose is a painting by Sherry Bunker which was uploaded on September 8th, 2015.
Twilight Rose
Title
Twilight Rose
Artist
Sherry Bunker
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas Board
Description
The rose here isn't a bright red one, but a rather dark, broody one, which is why it became the Twilight Rose...
Twilight Rose is the first oil painting I've done using the techniques of the old masters...starting with a base layer, the umber layer, then the "dead" layer, and adding color with even more layers of oil paint. Using this technique is a bit time consuming, but I enjoyed every minute!
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September 8th, 2015
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Comments (8)

G Berry
so beautiful. fantastic work
Sherry Bunker replied:
Thank you so much for checking it out and the kind words. I truly appreciate it, G Berry!

Jane M Dahl
I love the technique you describe and the mood it eventually reveals. This is a very beautiful work of art.
Sherry Bunker replied:
Hi Jane, Thank you for checking "The Twilight Rose" out. It's great to hear such kind words from such a talented artist as yourself. I'm looking forward to trying this technique again sometime soon, but in different colors. Thanks again for stopping by and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your artwork here too!

Carole Harmon
Beautiful. Had to my granddaughters They love it, too. They love art. You should of put your mark on the painting of the "Twilight Rose. So one day, your grandchildren and on down, will know that painting was yours.
Sherry Bunker replied:
Thank you Carole! I'm happy to hear they like it too and hope they'll continue their artwork as they grow up...Oh, I did sign it, but it's very tiny near the bottom. Thanks again for checking it out!

Jana Goode
Interesting color! I red about the technique you used, I once done a flower bouquet in a similar complicated way. I painted the background with gesso, then did a painting on it which I didn't like so I cleaned it off. Then I put dark base, added background and then the actual painting. Art can get complicated, but I like to recycle things, even canvases.
Sherry Bunker replied:
Thank you Jana! Glad you find the color interesting, since I wanted it to be a bit different. I certainly agree about art...it sure can get complicated, so starting out with just one flower wasn't too difficult. I wasn't ready for a whole bouquet yet, but maybe someday. Thanks again for checking it out and the kind comment. Best wishes :)