Summer of Color-Red

Summer of Color this week is red; I really wasn't sure, what I was going to do. It started with an email I received; it was about the rose that changed everything. Jackson n' Perkins has amazing roses; hubby n' I one year sent roses(bare root ones) to our Mothers for Mother's Day. Anyway, this advertisement for roses, had me thinking. My Mom's birthday is the last day of summer; she has been called "The Last Rose of Summer".   There is  a poem by Thomas Moore. I found this woman's image as a freebie, I will link it later. I can't remember which site, it is between two.  I will find it and share; it has a brownish red tint. I used a red colored pencil and colored in highlighted areas and smudged.  I then made a rose out of some chenille. I found the poem..didn't use the whole thing, printed off what I needed in red, using a 1942 font. I layered it on a book cover and added eyelets. It is a tribute to my Mom, the last rose of summer.
I think she will like it~  You can check out more entries  over at Kristin's at Twinkle, Twinkle blog. She is an amazing host and really talented~ You can also check out all the amazing red art. There is a mix of jewelry, cards, scrapbooking...anything goes!
                                                                      
What do I think of when I think of red...roses of course, red sun at night sailor's delight, strawberries, watermelon, these amazing red shoes, I once owned. I think of pizza, red gravy(spaghetti sauce), and cherry kool-aid.  My family was know in the neighbor hood for cherry koolaid and popcorn, when I was growing up. We were the hang house.  And I think of lipstick, I don't wear red, but I do wear a rosy pink color.  What do you think of when you think of red? 

Comments

Anonymous said…
Interesting post!
Wanda said…
Red makes me think of fire.
okienurse said…
Beautiful tribute to your mother and I love the book cover!
Mary said…
strawberries!
Mandy said…
My whole family..well the kids helped me brainstorm red...blood was their best response...it was the boys that came up with that one...lol...I think of love, roses, hearts, strawberries and that was all...lol...but I love your story and I an sure your mum will love it...xxx
Ella said…
Hi Mandy-I know my son said blood, too. lol Yum, strawberries sound great right about now. The poem is sad, but it fits her and she loves being called the "last rose of summer". Her brother was born on the first day of Fall. Thank you~ xXx

Mary-Yes, yum...I now want some. Another post I went to was about having bkfst at a local Cafe. Yikes blogging can make one so hungry! :D

Okienurse-Thank you; I just hope she isn't reading my blog. She usually only does when I send her a link. :D

Wanda-Good one, I thought of red carpet after and stage curtains. Ours in school plays was always blue; movie theater was gold.

iNews-Thank you :D
Teri said…
A very creative and beautiful way to use red.
Shelly said…
Anything Spanish. Passion. Bulls. The Tango. Summer.
Shelly said…
Anything Spanish. Passion. Bulls. The Tango. Summer.
Vicki said…
Ellen, this is beautiful. I love it, especially the way you used the colored pencil and of course, the poem. I think of my sassy red toenails! xoxo
I'm sure she will love it!
What do I think of when I see red? Hot Tamales, of course.
Lesley Edmonds said…
This is great piece to show our Red theme for this week.
Joanna said…
Lovely image, and a sweet poem to go with it. I'm sure your Mum will love it.
Anonymous said…
I'm sure she will love it,, beautiful.I think of geraniums when I think of red , or those little candy hearts.I'm your newest follower..I just found you today from TWINKLE TWINKLE
Amanda Trought said…
This is great, beautiful art work. Red is one of my mothers favorite colours, and she loves the song....lady in Red is dancing with me cheek to cheek...! Have a blessed day, Amandax
Valerie-Jael said…
Lovely work, Ella, and a wonderful tribute to your Mum! Nice to meet you, too! Hugs from Germany, Valerie
What a sweet gift for your mom. Love the image and the poem you've used. :)
Fars Datter said…
This is a lovely book cover! The woman is beautiful, and I like it that you used the red lettering! :-)
Netty said…
Terrific book cover she looks fab in red and am sure your mother will adore it. x
Daydreamertoo said…
It is a beautiful book cover.
I see hearts on fire, passion, love, red roses, blood, tears,
DEZMOND said…
oooh, I love this new red background, where did you find it? It's very royal!
Red to me means Power! Beautiful Book Cover! Hugs,Tee
This reminded me of my life in Spain, Loved the read and pictures.
Yvonne.
Jo Murray said…
Great choice... I love it.
JessiVille said…
What a beautiful work of art for our red week. I love that poem and think of my Mom's future. She bought bareroot roses from Jackson Perkins too! Wish I had some of those old catalogs. My red list is too long to post so I will say strawberries, watermelon and geraniums.
Hugs, Jessi xox
Ella, this is beautiful!- I'm sure your mum will love it!
Red makes me think of hearts, passion and strawberries :)
K J D said…
Passion!!!

I love your piece, it's beautiful, your mum is going to love it.
Anonymous said…
So beautiful and I love the way you incorporated the poetry, your mom will treasure it. I absolutely love the image...Rosetti? or Burne-Jones?? I always mix those two artists up but I love just about everything they did...I think of strawberries, which is the theme of my entry this week, but I had like...ummm 45 mintues to work on it so far so I'll be up late tonight.. Never heard "red gravy" before! :)
~Scarlett
Sharon said…
This is really stunning and beautiful!! Love it for the new RED colour challenge!
Unknown said…
Ah red...Crimson, scarlet, ruby...I always think of the red on my Blackhawks hockey jersey and my Bulls basketball t-shirt. I love the red crayon in the Crayola box red nail polish and red lipstick. Also my favorite red sweater for those cold Chicago winters. Great post, Ella. :)
Sandi McLean said…
Red leather! Lovely project..lucky mum!
Kristin said…
What a wonderful post - and thank you for your sweet comments. This tribute is absolutely beautiful. So elegant and classic - I LOVE the red smudging on top of the sepia print and your rose is such a pretty addition. Love your work, xo
Anonymous said…
Red. Giving blood at the Red Cross. Roses, always, and geraniums. Twizzlers at the movies. Lana Turner's lipstick. Bloodshot eyes when I used to have hangovers. Red ink, harsh corrections from teachers at school. Stripes on the flag (which symbolize blood). And my favorite naughty nightgown!! Great stuff, Ella. Thanks for asking! Amy
scrapwordsmom said…
Red has never looked good on me...so I guess I've never really liked it. Although I am drawn to it...weird-huh? My mom looks soooo gorgeous in red.

Your red piece is so vintage. Like it!!!
Christine said…
Really Beautiful piece.
Sherry Blue Sky said…
That is a BEAUTIFUL piece of art you put together for your mom, she certainly will love it. Fantastic, Ellie.
Not only is your piece gorgeous, but I love how you have such lovely personal connection to what motivates you to create them. Your mom will adore it!
Diane said…
What a wonderful piece of art--it's beauty and it's meaning--I love it!
Jules said…
Great piece, Ella! Red makes me think of sleep but then any color these days makes me think of sleep. :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Wildflowerhouse said…
Love the image and the words you used. Very well thought out. So romantic looking.
Beverley Baird said…
What a stunning tribute to your Mom! She will love it - as I am sure everyone else will!
Great entry for red!
Noemi said…
This is so beautiful! Your mum will love it! I would! Anyone would!!
Ella said…
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments~ I am so happy you think she will like it~ It means more than you know to hear such kind comments! I sometimes fear I come across as insincere. I just haven't had a lot of support in my daily world. I truly feel stunned and thrilled by your comments! XXX
Daniele Valois said…
oh beautiful! How nice for you mom!
Connys Cottage said…
great post


hugs Conny
Ella said…
Thank you ladies; I will be by soon to visit~xXx
Ella said…
Thank you gentleman, too~ :D