{"product_id":"helen-lawson","title":"Among the Thorns by Helen Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the Thorns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI have always loved roses and loved to grow them, pick them and\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ewatch their velvet buds as they spread open to reveal their intricate form. Their fragility and delicate numerous petals often hold sensuous perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI have tried to let my brush portray the many stages of growth as the bush shows its glory. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe rose bushes need careful attention before one tries to grab a stem and pick it for pleasure, as Nature protects its beauty with hazardous thorns which are often hard to see as the stems gradate and colours of brown and green camouflage the hidden sharpness. A certain delicacy is needed to avoid being cut before taking the stem to add to vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRoses are abundant in their flowering season and often cover the bush with a prolific number of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe flowers painted here are the colour of the sunshine they need to grow and they protrude from the tangle of stems and thorns as Nature intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMixed Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e104 x 104cm with Black Float Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noosa Open Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48158155604206,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2687\/5118\/files\/AmongtheThorns.jpg?v=1781757517","url":"https:\/\/www.studioonenoosa.com.au\/products\/helen-lawson","provider":"Studio One Noosa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}