Here is sneak peak from the Special Techniques section of the new rose book.

Rambling rose Rosa 'Apple Blossom" flower truss photobotanic silhouette

Rambling rose Rosa ‘Apple Blossom” flower truss photobotanic silhouette

I grow rambling roses in the trees at my property line, and my favorite is Rosa ‘Apple Blossom’ for its massive, delicate beautiful pink flowers.

Rosa 'Apple Blossom' , Rambler multiflora rose flowering in trees

Rosa ‘Apple Blossom’ , Rambler multiflora rose flowering in trees

To celebrate the flower truss I have made two different studies, the first a PhotoBotanic illustration from a wonderful truss I brought into the studio. (seen above).

Rambling rose Rosa 'Apple Blossom" flower truss photobotanic silhouette

Rambling rose Rosa ‘Apple Blossom” flower truss photobotanic silhouette

 

Then I did an extraction to show a flower truss actually on the rose.

Before and After Slider

I like the extraction process, showing the botanic illustration as part of the garden, not simply as a studio study.  More in the book…

Preorder the book here to get on the mailing list with discount coupons.  Publication as soon as edited and uploaded – about Feb. 7.