It is hard to stop painting roses once you begin. It reminds me of golf, you are always looking to the perfect hole. I am always looking for the perfect painting. I have learned more about painting roses and that is never give up. I learned the most from a painting I thought was so horrible that I should just throw it away. I didn't discard the work but instead picked up a green pen and began adding the green and blue hydrangeas to the composition. Then I painted over the flowers to give somewhat of a luminescence to the work. 
It is not about these 23 little studies . . . it is about what I learn as I complete each. I know that if I work through the emotional down turns I will ultimately be successful. The bottom line is keep at it. Don't give up. Painters get better by painting, artists get better by doing art. Step back look at what you are doing and keep at it . . . then put the work away for a while allowing for emotional maturity. As I develop as an artist I know I can view my work in a rational way.
I personally cannot wait to get more roses and paint more in the months ahead.
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