Avec Tout Mon Coeur
by Lianne Schneider
Title
Avec Tout Mon Coeur
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
A digitally hand-painted image of a bouquet of flowers sent to me for my birthday a couple of years ago. I chose a slightly abstract style derived from the later Impressionists and post-Impressionists. The French title means "with all my heart."
A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach 7 meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. The name rose comes from French, itself from Latin rosa.
Roses are a favored subject in art and appear in portraits, illustrations, on stamps, as ornaments or as architectural elements. The Luxembourg born Belgian artist and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redout is known for his detailed watercolors of flowers, particularly roses. Henri Fantin-Latour was also a prolific painter of still life, particularly flowers including roses. The Rose 'Fantin-Latour' was named after the artist. Other impressionists including Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir have paintings of roses among their works.
Roses have been long used as symbols in a number of societies. Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty. "Rose" means pink or red in a variety of languages (such as Romance languages, Greek, and French). The rose was sacred to a number of goddesses including Isis, whose rose appears in the late classical allegorical novel The Golden Ass as "the sweet Rose of reason and virtue" that saves the hero from his bewitched life in the form of a donkey.[1] The ancient Greeks and Romans identified the rose with the goddess of love, Aphrodite (Greek name) and Venus (Roman name).
In Rome a wild rose would be placed on the door of a room where secret or confidential matters were discussed. The phrase sub rosa, or "under the rose", means to keep a secret - derived from this ancient Roman practice. Medieval Christians identified the five petals of the rose with the five wounds of Christ. Roses also later came to be associated with the Virgin Mary. The red rose was eventually adopted as a symbol of the blood of the Christian martyrs. A bouquet of red roses, often used to show love, is used as a Valentine's Day gift in many countries.
The rose is the national flower of England, the floral emblem of the United States, the state flower of 4 states, the flower of the Province of Alberta, Canada and the emblem of Islamabad Capital Territory in Pakistan among many other places.
Color symbolism:
Red - There's nothing secret about the red rose's symbolism of love. Valentine's Day would hardly exist without this bold and dramatic bloom. The ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion, the red rose also conveys respect and the creative spirit of love. Representing true love stronger than thorns, the red rose is known universally as the lover's rose.
white - Representing, humility, purity and innocence, the white rose - often referred to as the bridal rose - is associated with young love. In Scotland, when the white rose bloomed in autumn, it was seen as a token of early marriage. Also symbolizing truth and reverence, it sends a message of loyalty and says "I am worthy of you."
yellow - While in Victorian times, the yellow rose symbolized jealousy, today it represents friendship, joy and caring. A bouquet of these sun-filled blossoms conveys warmth, gladness and affection.
pink - Symbolizing gentility, femininity, elegance and refinement, the pink rose also carries additional meanings depending on its hue. A deep pink conveys gratitude and appreciation, while pale shades connote grace and gentleness, admiration and happiness.
orange - With their warm, vibrant tones, orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire. If you're looking for a way to express admiration and attraction - with an underlying message of passion and excitement - then send a bouquet filled with these fiery blooms.
Lilac & purple - Thought to be almost mystical in nature, with symbolism tied to enchantment, desire and even proceeding cautiously, it's not surprising that lilac and purple roses send a message of love at first sight, A great Valentine flower.
multi-colored roses - In some instances - usually when mixing red with another color rose - you can send additional messages with your choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity.
Thank you to the following groups for featuring this work:
Signature Style Art
Art With Flair
Today's Best Art
Visual Voice
Motivation Meditation Inspiration
Enhanced Floral Arts - 3 A Day
Excellent Self-Taught Artists
All the Roses
Comfortable Art
Beauty Captured
Artists News
FAA Featured Images
Colorful Floral Images
Why Not Group
The Magic of Flowers.
Best Image Promotion
Appreciating Works From All Mediums
Grand Greeting Cards
The Galleria of Interior Design
Out of the Ordinary
The 30000 Best Artworks
Premium FAA Artworks
3 a Day Waiting Room Art
Promote Me
Beautiful Flowers 1 per Day
Beauty
Daily Dose of Wisdom
3 a Day AAA Images
Top Digital Artwork
In the Mood
All images and my personal poetry/prose are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, copied, reproduced in derivative works, displayed, published or broadcast by any means or in any form without prior written consent from the artist. Copyright on works derived from or based on images in the public domain applies only to the subsequent manipulation or painting resulting from my changes. The original image remains in the public domain and such images are used with in accordance with international copyright laws
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Comments (147)
Greta Corens
Dear Lianne, in tribute to your art and your soul that has left us so recently, this masterpiece is now prominently displayed in the December Master Series theme of the "Magic of Flowers" group. L/F and Bravo.
Lianne Schneider
I'm very grateful to you Lisa for featuring this painting in IN THE MOOD. It's a great honor for me.
Lianne Schneider
Navin - thank you so very much for featuring this in your fabulous group TOP DIGITAL ARTWORK. You are so very kind and I feel very honored.
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so very much Eti and Chuck for featuring this painting in your amazing groups - DAILY DOSE OF WISDOM and 3 A DAY AAA IMAGES. I'm tremendously honored and pleased.
Lianne Schneider
Deep and heartfelt gratitude to Lyric, Taikan, Dan, Pamela, Naomi, Bruce and James for the features in your incredible groups - OUT OF THE ORDINARY, THE BEST 30000 ARTWORKS, PREMIUM FAA ARTISTS, 3 A DAY WAITING ROOM ART, PROMOTE ME, BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS - 1 PER DAY and BEAUTY. I'm just overwhelmed by your generosity and so very honored.
Lianne Schneider
William, Stefon, Karen and Bob/Nadine, my most sincere thanks for featuring this image in your marvelous groups - BEST IMAGE PROMOTION, APPRECIATING WORKS FROM ALL MEDIUMS, GRAND GREETING CARDS and THE GALLERIA OF INTERIOR DESIGN. I just can't tell you how much that means to me.
Lenore Senior
Another vote plus pin with acknowledgments for this beautiful work. I love your treatment and the texture of this.
Lianne Schneider
Just a note to say a heartfelt thank you to each person who stopped by to leave a comment and encouragement. It means the world to me. Hopefully I've paid you a personal visit and done the same for you - if not yet, then soon.
Lianne Schneider
To Shirley, Everett and Greta my heartfelt thanks for featuring this image in your respective groups: COLORFUL FLORAL IMAGES, WHY NOT GROUP and THE MAGIC OF FLOWERS. That means so much.
Carla Parris
Missed this one... I love it!!! Love the subject matter, the colors, and the overall look and feel. It reminds me of a tapestry or needlework piece. So cool!! v & f
Greta Corens
Wonderful! CONGRATULATIONS! This image is now featured on the Homepage of the Group 'The Magic of Flowers'. You are invited to visit the group and promote this image on the group discussion thread "Flower Exhibit from Painterly Magicians" . For your collectors, please leave your thoughts about your creation in the group's discussion page: "Artists' thoughts about their process and art". Do stay informed with contributing your ideas to the discussion thread: "My goals with the Magic of Flowers Group". Bravo for this marvelous art.