Ramblin Rose Memories
by Lianne Schneider
Title
Ramblin Rose Memories
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
There's a very special story behind this rose I'd like to share. When I lived in Texas, I had a beautiful garden that went all the way around my back yard. In that garden, in addition to dozens of unique daylilies, Hawaiian ginger, amaryllis, I had some 40 different roses. Many of them were climbers such as America, Climbing Peace, Joseph's Coat, 4th of July, Don Juan, Golden Showers, New Dawn, etc. and for those my husband hand crafted some beautiful rose arbors.
Along one fence though, I wanted to plant a couple of antique roses from the Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham, Texas. I had a local nursery order a gorgeous purple rose called Veilchenblau and excitedly planted the two specimens in a newly created bed. To my surprise, when they grew and bloomed, they were NOT a Veilchenblau at all but a stunning, profusely blooming rambling pink rose.
The Emporium didn't know how the mix up had happened either so they had no idea of what they had sent instead. For all our efforts, the nurseryman and I were unable to identify the rose except to guess that it was perhaps a cross between an Old Blush and another old garden rose now cultivated as Peggy Martin (a vintage rose that survived hurricane Katrina in Peggy Martin's New Orleans' garden). In any event, within a year, this glorious multiflora rambled its way 20 feet in either direction from the trunk and having two of them meant that my entire 80 foot fence was completely covered in small pink roses that bloomed repeatedly from mid-February through early December. I've never seen anything like it. And even though I did all the gardening, my husband absolutely loved the roses and this pink rambler in particular.
In the fall of 2000, already terminally ill with colon cancer, my husband suffered a massive heart attack. But he was such a strong man and such a fighter that he just held on long after the doctors said there was no hope of recovery. I was able to bring him home with the help of hospice. From our bedroom, he could look out over the back yard and see some of the late autumn blooming flowers, including the pink rambler. Gradually, he failed, slipping in and out of consciousness in the last week or so of his life. But on December 2 in a lucid few moments, he asked me if the rambler was still blooming. It WAS - and perhaps more profusely than ever. I ran out and clipped several clusters of blooms to bring them back into the bedroom so he could see them for himself. His smile was just beautiful and he said, "You sure got lucky with that mistake, hon." Two days later, he was gone, slipping away peacefully in spite of the pain he was in.
That rose was so incredibly special to both of us that I tried to bring one of the two plants with me when I moved back to New York a couple of years later. Sadly, it did not survive the vicious winter we had that year, having spent too much time in the warm and sunny South. But after a long search, I have found a supplier who can replace that rose but grown on northern root stock so next spring, I hope to see my pink rambler climbing a new arbor on the south side of the house, protected from the winter winds. And I will have a constant reminder of my husband's last smile.
Whenever I see pictures of that rose I can't help but think of Nat King Cole's delightful song, "Ramblin' Rose."
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
Why you ramble, no one knows
Wild and wind-blown, that's how you've grown
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
Ramble on, ramble on
When your ramblin' days are gone
Who will love you with a love true
When your ramblin' days are GONE
Ramblin' rose, ramblin' rose
Why I want you, heaven knows
Though I love you with a love true
Who can cling to a ramblin' rose?
Thank you to the groups that have featured this painting:
DIGITAL REALISM - ANNE
FABULOUS ART BOUTIQUE - REBECCA
ETERNAL ROSE GROUP - SHEREE
3 A DAY WAITING ROOM ART - PAMELA
IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU - JOHN
BEAUTY - JAMES
FLORA - KIM
WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY - RANDY
AAA IMAGES - CHUCK
IN THE MOOD - LISA
APPRECIATING WORKS FROM ALL MEDIUMS - STEFON
ART BY GOD 1 PER DAY - KAREN
ALL THE ROSES - DORA
ARTISTS BEST FIVE ARTWORKS - TINA
ENHANCED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHY - DENYSE
PLEASING THE EYE - JEFF
MEMORIES AND NOSTALGIA - ALEXANDRIA
ARTIST NEWS - NADINE AND BOB
ALL FINE ART AMERICA ARTWORK - NADINE AND BOB
BEAUTIFUL ROSES - BRUCE
DIGITAL ART AND FABULOUS FRACTALS - KIKI ART
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS 1 ENTRY PER DAY - BRUCE
500 VIEWS 1 IMAGE PER DAY - MARIOLA
ENHANCED FLORAL ARTS - EVA
THE GALLERIA OF INTERIOR DESIGN - NADINE/BOB
OUT OF THE ORDINARY - LYRIC
DYNAMIC DIGITAL ARTWORK - GARETH
THE BEST OF FINE ARTS - NAOMI
This painting is an ORIGINAL digital art work created on the computer from an original photograph, hand-painted on a Wacom tablet using a variety of painting styles and digital mediums. (See longer explanation below of why this qualifies as an original even if it were based on an image in the public domain).
Thank you for your interest in my artwork. If you would like to see more, my full portfolio can be found at http://lianne-schneider.artistwebsites.com If you enjoy my art works, please feel free to share this link with friends or share on your social networks by pushing the Pinterest, FB, Google+, Twitter or SU Buttons! Thank you!
I am a western New York based artist with a passion for the sea and a deep love for the natural world around me. My paintings are sometimes based on images in the public domain or on elements from classic art work. Other paintings are based on original photographs. All are painted on a Wacom tablet using a variety of painting programs and filters and because the final creations are entirely digital in nature they are considered to be original art work not reproductions. According to the International Association of Fine Art Digital Print Makers (IAFADP), "An original digital print is not based upon using original artwork outside of the computer. The artist may use elements as source materials, such as photographs, drawings or other appropriated images, but THE FINAL FORM OF THE WORK EXISTS ONLY IN THE COMPUTER AND AS THE FINAL PRINT OR AS AN EDITION OF PRINTS." Furthermore, as explained by George Whale and Naren Barfield in a speech to the IAFADP in 2001, "with an electronic pen (stylus), drawings and paintings can be created entirely on the computer using synthetic tools and materials, many of which have their own distinctive qualities." And according to ArtBusiness.com, there is a distinct difference in value between a print/scan of an original watercolor, painting or photograph "...as opposed to original digital works of art created by digital artists entirely or in part on computers which ARE considered to be unique." Similarly, the International Fine Print Dealers Association states, "The IFPDA defines an original print as a work of art on paper which has been conceived by the artist to be realized as a print, rather than as a reproduction of a work in another medium." This is exactly how I create my original works and each painting is the result of many layers of hand-painting in various styles (impasto, pen and ink, digital oils, etc.) then overlaid upon one another.
You can purchase quality traditional style fine art prints of these digital paintings, giclee canvas prints, acrylic and metallic prints by Lianne Schneider. They are beautiful and stylish decor for any wall in your home, office or lobby. My works include detailed landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, flowers and more...all with the look and feel of classic oil paintings. The FAA-Watermark will NOT appear on any final product!
Please contact the artist, Lianne Schneider, directly if you purchase this image as a giclee print on canvas, framed or unframed. A signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity is available for each canvas indicating title of the work, my name, date of creation, a thumbnail of the painting, the origin of original work if the painting is a derivative, the number of your print in the limited printing and a guarantee that the work will no longer be available to the public in a canvas format once a total of 25 canvas prints are sold from all potential vendors.
Copyright Lianne Schneider 2014
This is a rights managed image available for licensing at http://licensing.pixels.com/profiles/lianne-schneider.html
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. My copyright does not imply rights to an underlying public domain image and I make no such claim. Copyright on works derived from or based on images in the public domain applies only to the subsequent manipulation or the digital painting resulting from my own style and interpretation. The original image remains in the public domain and such images are used in accordance with international law.
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Carol Senske
F/L. Beautiful, Lianne, both the painting and the story although the loss of your beloved husband must be heavy on your heart. I hope the new, grafted rose thrives. This was a happy accident for me to stumble upon your painting. I've often wondered how you were doing. You got my vote in the rose challenge:>). Stay cool!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group's from our P IS FOR PETALS themed week, MARCH 16 - March 23. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP.
Alice Hudman
I love this rambling rose, and want one, and also love the story. How do I purchase ramblings rose plant/bush?
Nancy Kane Chapman
I loved reading this story again, sharing Lianne's brave words as she described her husband's death...and the wonderful saga of the rambling rose.
Jordan Blackstone
This piece will always hold great meaning for me. We first connected over it and you opened my eyes to other way to express my artistic side. I will miss you greatly, my dear sweet friend, but am thankful you are no longer in pain for that I cry happy tears. Love you!
Christel Roelandt
Dear Lianne, we miss you, I`m sending a bunch of healing thoughts and I hope to see you back soon, here and on FB!! My very best wishes on this Easter weekend, xox Christel. L&F&T
Lianne Schneider
Naomi, I can't thank you enough for featuring this special painting in your wonderful group THE BEST OF FINE ARTS. I'm more honored than I can say.
Lianne Schneider
My apologies Gareth for missing the feature in DYNAMIC DIGITAL ARTWORK. I'm more grateful than I can say.
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Beautiful movement in these flowers!!!!!!!!! Love the striking color tones too.Excellent capture and processing. L/F
Connie Handscomb
So very beautiful, Lianne .. 'tho so very sad for you, very touched by your story; on a brighter note, these roses lasted & gave pleasure & solace when they were supposed to : it was meant to be ... a loving keepsake here ;)))
Connie Handscomb
So very beautiful, Lianne .. 'tho so very sad for you, very touched by your story; on a brighter note, these roses lasted & gave pleasure & solace when they were supposed to : it was meant to be ... a loving keepsake here ;)))
Anne McDonald
Thank you for sharing the incredible story associated with this beautiful image. I am deeply moved by your words and inspired by your talent.
Lianne Schneider
Nadine/Bob and Lyric - I can't thank you enough for featuring this painting which is so special to me in your fabulous groups - THE GALLERIA OF INTERIOR DESIGN and OUT OF THE ORDINARY. I'm incredibly honored and pleased.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations your creative and unique art work is featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary" group!
Sherri Of Palm Springs
I decided to stop and read your writing..so happy I did, your miracle roses ...how special is that..I am sorry about your husband ..I am happy that you both were able to share the love of these wonderful mysterious rose.... sherri