Some flowers are simply too beautiful to say goodbye to.

A cascade of lush roses in delicate shades of peach, salmon and cream unfolds against a rich, dark green background. Their soft petals and expressive forms create a romantic, slightly whimsical composition that seems almost fragrant.

Smell the Roses is an original acrylic painting on paper, celebrating the beauty of roses and the memories carried by flowers given with love.

Roses to remember

Have you ever been given a beautiful bouquet of long-stemmed roses and wished you could keep them forever?

I certainly have.

Whenever someone gives me flowers, I feel compelled to paint them. A bouquet is so much more than a collection of blossoms. It is a gesture of affection, friendship or gratitude, often carrying memories of a particular person or moment.

Painting flowers is my way of making that moment last a little longer.

In Smell the Roses, I wanted to capture the extraordinary richness of the roses, their delicate petals, sumptuous colours and almost intoxicating beauty.

The warm peach and salmon tones glow against the deep green background, creating a painting that feels both intimate and exuberant.

You can almost imagine their fragrance filling the room.

The magic of a rose

Roses have fascinated artists for centuries, and it isn't difficult to understand why.

Their petals fold and unfold in extraordinary patterns, creating little worlds of colour, shadow and light.

When I paint flowers, I don't simply want to reproduce their outward appearance. I want to explore their character, their vitality and the wonderful mystery of their existence.

I believe the natural world is alive, and painting offers me a way of expressing something of that life.

Through colour, expressive brushwork and imagination, I hope to reveal the extraordinary within the familiar.

In Smell the Roses, the flowers become a celebration of abundance, tenderness and the simple pleasure of looking closely at nature.

A romantic touch for your home

The original painting measures 11.5 × 32 cm and is presented in a 40 × 50 cm cardboard mount.

Its unusual, slender format gives the floral composition a distinctive character, while the generous mount allows the painting to breathe.

The delicate peach and salmon roses would bring warmth, romance and a touch of whimsy to a bedroom, living room, hallway or favourite corner of your home.

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

And while fresh roses eventually fade, these flowers can continue to bloom for years to come.

A romantic original rose painting celebrating beauty, affection and the fleeting magic of flowers.

Artwork details

• Title: Smell the Roses

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

• Medium: Acrylic on paper

• Painting dimensions: 11.5 × 32 cm (width × height)

• Mount dimensions: 40 × 50 cm (width × height)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Subject: Lush roses in peach, salmon and cream against a dark green background

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

• Artist: Sibylle Laubscher

This is an original artwork, created entirely by hand. There is only one in the world.

Presentation and care

The painting comes with a cardboard mount, so you can choose a frame that suits your home.

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

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