Painting a rose sounds romantic, right?
Luckily, even beginners can create stunning rose paintings with just a few easy tricks.

Materials You’ll Need

• Canvas or canvas board
• Oil paints (red, pink, white, green)
• Medium (like linseed oil)
• Soft and medium brushes
• Palette knife (optional)

Having the right setup makes it smoother!

Start with the Rose’s Center

Sketch a simple spiral in the middle.
Don’t press too hard — the lines should almost disappear under your first paint layer.

Build Petals Like Waves

Think of petals as ocean waves:

• Each one curls slightly
• Some overlap
• Some break away a bit

Paint from inside to outside, layering petals gradually.

Color Blocking First, Details Later

Lay down big color zones first:

• Deep reds for shadowed areas
• Bright pinks for lit petals

Only after drying a little should you touch up highlights and tiny shadows.

Final Touch: Gentle Blending

Use a clean dry brush to feather edges if needed.
This creates that gorgeous soft look roses are famous for.

Wrap Up

Starting with simple roses is one of the best ways to enjoy oil painting.
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