Monday, March 11

Heavenly Widened Rose

"Heavenly Widened Rose"
12" x 12"
Oil on wrapped canvas
As I worked on this piece, I was listening to my favorite Cowboy Junkies song, a cover version of a ballad by Lou Reed.  It's called "Sweet Jane," and Margo Timmins sings the phrase "Heavenly widened roses seem to whisper to me when you smile..."  It struck me as a fitting title for the painting. She is, don't you think, a widening rose?  

I had fun painting my rocks series, but my heart and soul are in painting roses.  This is one from the bouquet I bought for myself the other day. You'll see more white roses like her in the coming days.

Carol

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    That song by the Cowboy Junkies is so much better then the Lou Reed version. When I hear this song it always brings a tear to my eye.

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    1. Carol KeeneJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:44 PM

      I have to agree with you, that the CJ version is better. But I wish I knew for certain what the lyrics REALLY are. Someone once convinced me that the title of my painting was, indeed, the words being sung. What are your thoughts, kind sir?

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    2. Carol KeeneJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:55 PM

      Sheesh! Now I can't stop humming it. Thanks a ... lot.
      How are you, my dear friend? I've missed you.

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    3. Carol KeeneJanuary 6, 2015 at 4:01 PM

      And why does a tear form? Sad memories?

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