Barnyard wood and roses ~ Cupcake's Creations

Barnyard wood and roses 20

Hi there! I hope you had a great weekend! I had fun hanging out with my dear husband and sweet sister :) Today I have a 12" x 12" painting to share inspired by Gary Jenkins The Beauty of Oil Painting Barnyard Roses video and book tutorial. To begin, I followed along with Gary's book instructions on how to paint a barnyard wood like background using acrylic paints:

After I applied several layers of paint and had achieved the look I was going for, I was able to move on and paint the roses and foliage:

I learned a lot along the way while painting this piece and can't wait to give it another try on a large 20" x 20" or 24" x 24" canvas to hang in my home:

I'm sharing this painting on the Paint Party Friday site:

Many thanks for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great day!
Be Sweet ;)

20 Sweet Comments So Far:

Valerie-Jael said...: Oh my, this is absolutely wonderful, your painting looks fantastic, what a treasure. Have a great week, hugs, Valerie; Reply August 29, 2016 at 12:49 PM
Nancy Dynes said...: Oh my goodness, Mona! Your painting is breathtaking! The large open rose looks like you could reach out to touch it and it would be real. I love the barnwood background with its aged wood and crevices. A stunning piece!
Hugs,
Nancy; Reply August 29, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Cheryl W. said...: This is outstanding, Mona! I just love how that beautiful rose looks against the wood background. You're amazing!; Reply August 29, 2016 at 8:35 PM
Greta said...: Oh wow--this may be my favorite painting, Mona! The wood background is amazing--can't believe this was your first time for that technique! The pink roses are stunning!; Reply August 29, 2016 at 8:47 PM
Helen Wallace said...: Stunning Art Mona. Love the weathered wood and that large rose is perfect :D; Reply August 30, 2016 at 1:21 AM
Ros Crawford said...: Oh my... Another stunner! You can hold your own exhibition with all your gorgeous creations!; Reply August 30, 2016 at 2:15 AM
Christine L said...: So stunning Mona! Of course, that PINK flower grabbed me straight away!

Hugs
Christine x; Reply August 30, 2016 at 3:51 AM
Sue Lelli said...: The rose just POPS off the canvas! LOVE the wood and the FAB brushstrokes on the flower!; Reply August 30, 2016 at 5:59 AM
Samra said...: So....When is the Art Gallery Grand Opening going to be??? You have painted so many gorgeous paintings that it would simply be a crime not to either share them with the world or have them hang in your home.
I love the way you created the wood wall background and the floral arrangement is pure perfection. I am not an expert in composition and such, but I do know I love this painting and it is stunning!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra; Reply August 30, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Kathy Bradley said...: Oh, Mona, this might be one of my favorite pieces so far. I know I keep saying that - but, wow, this is amazing. Thanks for sharing your art!; Reply August 30, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Lisa said...: Oh my gosh, this is stunning, Mona!! Just the wood background is gorgeous!! Add the beautiful roses and wow - spectacular!! This is definitely one of my favorites!! The depth of dimension you achieve is amazing!! I'm with Samra -- you need to open a gallery with your works of art!! Love, love this!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply August 30, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Patty O'Malley said...: Fabulous painting, Mona!; Reply August 30, 2016 at 3:48 PM
Susan Lankford said...: Another gorgeous painting, Mona!; Reply August 30, 2016 at 4:48 PM
Lisa Elton said...: Mona!!! I think this might just be my favorite out of them all!! Spectacular!!; Reply August 30, 2016 at 5:49 PM
GabrielleH said...: Wow, Mona, you are getting so good! This is absolutely stunning!; Reply August 31, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Val-Belle said...: OMG this is just gorgeous I love that wood grain background and with the shocking pink roses just amazeballs. I think that this is my favest one yet. You are rocking this thing. Good for you <3; Reply September 1, 2016 at 1:46 AM
Pamela_U said...: Oh my, Mona! what dramatic and stunning painting! The colors of the roses are incredible and I love the depth you achieved! Also that background is a perfect contrast to the pop of the roses! Fabulous!; Reply September 1, 2016 at 10:33 PM
Adventures in Paperland said...: This is gorgeous Mona!!!; Reply September 4, 2016 at 8:12 AM
Denise van Deventer said...: This is just beautiful....so love this painting and you did a fabulous job! Love this to bits! ;-); Reply September 5, 2016 at 2:17 AM
Lynn said...: Wow, so Beautiful! Love the contrast of the barn wood with the delicate texture of the roses. So well done!; Reply October 31, 2016 at 4:23 AM