Painting Peace

Posted on June 14, 2016 | 33 Comments

Scattered rain showers at the lake on Saturday so I sketched a wild rose in pencil.  I forgot to bring my watercolors so I had to wait until I got home to complete it:

I identified this rose as a Baldhip or Wood rose.  You can see rain droplets in the above photo against a “temporary” blue sky.  Rain is good for many things – a long walk, a good night’s sleep and time to sketch.

After my pencil sketch, I decided to try a looser format in my art journal.  I started this sketch on Saturday evening and finished it the following night with a black Micron pen:

I was upset and saddened by the recent, senseless shooting violence in Orlando, Florida.  So I decided to paint my roses yesterday in the colors of a Peace Rose.

I don’t know if it is possible to paint peace but I gave it my best try.  🙂

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Peace Friends!

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33 responses to “Painting Peace”

  1. memadtwo | June 14, 2016 at 3:31 am | Reply

    Your journal is shaping up beautifully.
    And a lovely and peaceful rose…(K)

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  2. Carrie Lynn | June 14, 2016 at 3:32 am | Reply

    What lovely roses and a fitting tribute for those who passed. 🙂

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  3. Dot McQuade | June 14, 2016 at 3:33 am | Reply

    Very nice Jill ☮

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  4. Jodi | June 14, 2016 at 3:52 am | Reply

    Oh Jill! Overwhelmingly peaceful beauty!!!

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  5. Judith | June 14, 2016 at 4:40 am | Reply

    This is so very beautiful. What a loving tribute to those whose lives were taken.

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  6. kathydoremus | June 14, 2016 at 5:12 am | Reply

    Lovely in every way.

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  7. Laura (Createarteveryday) | June 14, 2016 at 5:14 am | Reply

    Wonderful job with all of these, Jill. I think you’ve painted peace beautifully. You have such a gift with flowers, really impressive work!

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  8. circadianreflections | June 14, 2016 at 6:18 am | Reply

    Wow, your nature journal entry with the rose is lovely. Your Peace rose reminds of an image I’ve seen those new adult coloring books.

    It’s beautiful and a lovely tribute.

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  9. Myriam (Myr's Bytes) | June 14, 2016 at 6:48 am | Reply

    Gorgeous roses, Jill :-). Thanks for sharing. Did you make your journal yourself? The paper looks nice and sturdy and the rough edges on the pages are very cool.

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  10. Susan Feniak | June 14, 2016 at 9:15 am | Reply

    A beautiful, peace filled tribute. Well done Jill.

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  11. Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) | June 14, 2016 at 9:25 am | Reply

    This is incredibly wonderful Jill. 💕I think it’s definitely possible to paint peace into the world, and you’ve just done it beautifully. 🎨☮

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  13. artandmoondreams | June 14, 2016 at 2:56 pm | Reply

    Your journal entry is beautiful and the Peace Rose is really lovely and such a touching memorial for such a tragic event. It is possible to paint peace, you just did. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Jill Kuhn | June 14, 2016 at 4:37 pm | Reply

    Thank you, Haunani! ❤️☮🌈

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  15. Sand Salt Moon | June 14, 2016 at 5:48 pm | Reply

    So sophisticated, Jill ~ I adore it all.

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  16. Elf Smiley | June 15, 2016 at 12:29 pm | Reply

    Your finished piece is simply splendid! Love the movement and how the colors peacefully blend together! Very beautiful indeed!

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