Roses are red, some are yellow too, and nature has a wonderful imagination!

A cheerful bouquet of red and yellow roses fills a stone vase, set against a playful chequered background. Full of colour, charm and a touch of whimsy, this original painting celebrates the simple pleasure of receiving flowers.

Roses Are Red is an original watercolour and Indian ink painting on paper, created entirely by hand.

Roses, colour and a little whimsy

Do you enjoy receiving a beautiful bouquet of roses?

I certainly do.

There is something wonderful about the way flowers can transform an ordinary day. Their colours brighten a room, their fragrance fills the air, and a simple gesture becomes a lasting memory.

In Roses Are Red, I wanted to capture that joyful feeling.

The red and yellow roses sit together in a stone vase, their lively shapes contrasting with the playful geometry of the chequered background.

I particularly enjoy the relationship between the organic forms of the flowers and the orderly pattern behind them. The contrast gives the painting a whimsical character, as though the roses have decided to put on a little performance.

Looking beyond the familiar

Flowers have always fascinated me.

Their extraordinary colours, delicate forms and seemingly endless variety offer wonderful possibilities for painting.

But I don't simply want to reproduce what I see.

I want to explore the character of my subject, allowing observation, colour and imagination to work together.

Watercolour brings a lovely spontaneity to the painting, while Indian ink allows me to introduce expressive lines and details.

I believe the natural world is alive, and through painting I hope to reveal something of its vitality.

Even the most familiar flowers can become extraordinary when we take the time to look closely.

A cheerful little painting for your home

The original painting measures 25 × 25 cm and is presented in a generous 40 × 40 cm cardboard mount.

Its bright colours and playful composition would bring warmth and personality to a kitchen, living room, bedroom or favourite corner of your home.

I love the idea of an original artwork becoming part of someone's everyday surroundings, offering a little moment of beauty whenever they pass by.

And while a fresh bouquet eventually fades, a painting can preserve something of its joyful spirit for years to come.

A charming, whimsical rose painting celebrating colour, nature and the pleasure of living with art.

Artwork details

• Title: Roses Are Red

• Artwork: Original, one-of-a-kind painting

• Medium: Watercolour and Indian ink on paper

• Painting dimensions: 25 × 25 cm (width × height)

• Mount dimensions: 40 × 40 cm

• Orientation: Square

• Subject: Red and yellow roses in a stone vase

• Background: Playful chequered pattern

• Presentation: Supplied in a cardboard mount, ready for framing

• Artist: Sibylle Laubscher

This is an original painting, not a reproduction. There is only one in the world.

Presentation and care

The painting comes in a 40 × 40 cm cardboard mount, so you can choose a frame that complements your home.

I recommend professional framing using archival-quality materials and UV-protective glazing to protect the watercolour and preserve its colours.

The artwork will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged for delivery.