Roses for Mum

This watercolour painting, captures the vibrant beauty of roses in a vase, rendered with soft yet bold strokes of colour. The interplay of warm pinks, rich reds, and gentle yellows creates a bouquet that feels alive with emotion, while the loose watercolour technique allows the colours to blend and bleed, giving the flowers a natural, organic flow.

The piece holds a deeply personal meaning, inspired by my late mother’s love for roses. I began this painting on Mother’s Day, just a couple of months before her passing, as a tribute to the memories we shared—growing roses together in the garden, giving her roses, and admiring the ones she lovingly nurtured. Creating this artwork has brought me joy and comfort, as roses represent the enduring love and connection between loved ones - which is what roses are most commonly known for.

Whether you have a love for roses, a connection to the beauty of nature, or are drawn to the emotions behind the piece, “Roses for Mum” will bring warmth and light to any space.

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Heather Stewart is a passionate watercolour artist based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her loose, expressive style is focused on capturing a story, experience and beauty of being in natural environments. Having exhibited in several local art shows, many of her works now hang in private collections including studios and homes. Heather’s life experiences provide a unique perspective, with each piece telling its own story. Recent adventures have taken her to the Kimberley, where she spent a week painting with the Australian Watercolour Muster, as well as remote areas of Indonesia and PNG. She also spent several months traveling around Tasmania. When not traveling, Heather finds inspiration through plein air painting around the Sunshine Coast.