A PURPLE ROSE

I find the underneath part of a flower to be often the most interesting. Roses appear delicate but their beauty is deceiving. With their sharp thorns they protect themselves from those who would do them harm. Looking at this rose from “down under” you can see its sturdy stem and large base from which the petals grow. The underneath petals offer an abundance of colors-yellow, white, pink purple, rose, green, brown, blue.
Dye on silk
17” x 20”.