Description
The Story Behind the Painting
This rose grows in my own garden. Because I love painting roses, I chose varieties that flower generously and give me beautiful subjects throughout the summer. For a long time, this rose looked almost too well-behaved to demand a painting. Then, as it began to fade, everything changed.
Its petals folded, curled and opened into unexpected shapes. Magenta, dusty rose, apricot, violet and warm gold appeared across the bloom. Suddenly it was no longer simply beautiful – it was full of character and seemed to call out to be painted.
What fascinated me most was the contrast between fragility and intensity. Painting every fold and colour shift allowed me to preserve a fleeting stage of the flower, when its beauty had become wilder, richer and completely individual.
Details of the Original
- Original artwork: one of a kind
- Medium: transparent professional watercolour on high-quality artist paper
- Size: 76 × 56 cm (approximately 29.9 × 22 in)
- Orientation: landscape
- Signed: yes
- Condition: unframed
- Certificate: signed Certificate of Authenticity included
Colours & Atmosphere
Deep magenta, dusty rose, warm apricot, violet shadows and touches of glowing gold give this painting its expressive, almost dramatic presence. The folded petals create movement and depth, while the pale background allows every subtle transition to remain luminous.
Framing Recommendation
The painting is sold unframed, so you can choose a frame that suits your home. For lasting protection, I recommend professional conservation framing behind UV-filtering glass or acrylic, using an acid-free mat and reversible, archival mounting.
A custom frame is the best choice for this 76 × 56 cm artwork. As a starting point, a mat border of approximately 10 cm at the top and sides, with a slightly deeper lower border of about 12 cm, will create a beautifully balanced presentation. Your framer can adjust these proportions to suit the final frame and your interior.
Packing & Insured Shipping
Watercolour paper can develop a gentle natural wave during the painting process. Before shipping, I carefully re-stretch this original so that it leaves my studio beautifully flat and arrives ready for professional framing.
Please allow 3–5 business days for this careful preparation and secure packaging before your painting is dispatched. Shipping is tracked and fully insured. International shipping is available, including delivery to the USA.
If you would like to ask about delivery to your country before purchasing, please feel welcome to contact me.
Buying Art with Confidence
You are purchasing an original painting created and signed by me, Doris Joa. It will arrive with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, an artist card and a personal hand-painted thank-you card, carefully wrapped in tissue paper. The detail photographs allow you to see the folded petals, fine colour transitions and surface of the original more closely.
My original works have already found homes in Germany, Austria, France, Spain, England, Australia and the USA. If you have any questions about the painting, framing or shipping, I will be happy to help.
