"Dead Roses"
9" x 12"
oil on canvas
 
 
"Dead Roses" was born from my first transformative trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2023. The moment I stepped off the plane, I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging-like I had rediscovered something I didn't even realize I was missing. This feeling fueled my creative spirit, and after a week of exploring Mpumalanga, South Africa, I finally made it to Johannesburg to unpacked my art supplies again to create something meaningful.
 
Initially, I struggled to find inspiration until my eyes landed on a vase filled with lifeless roses. While others might overlook such a subject, I saw its beauty and potential. When I told my girlfriend at the time I planned to paint "Dead Roses," she was skeptical, questioning why I'd choose such a subject. But as I brought the painting in my mind to life on the canvas, her doubt turned to admiration. By the end, she couldn't believe how stunning the piece had become.
 
This 9"x12" painting, created on a canvas panel primed with acrylic gesso, captures the unexpected beauty in what many might dismiss. It's not just a painting-it's a story of inspiration, vision, and transformation.
 
Add "Dead Roses" to your collection today and own a piece of art that embodies the magic of creativity and the soul of Johannesburg, South Africa.
 
Specifications:
Hand Painted, no AI generation
Painted on location in South Africa
Premium quality oil paints
From The Studio of Lessie Venardo Dixon
 
Finished Size:
Materials: Premium Cotton Canvas 
Width: 9"
Height: 12"