maybe you could find some help here it often works for me. good luck. don't forget to post your photos would like to see your album I have no Idea what to seal it with. you might try a search for altered books I think that would give yo what you need here is a link for painting roses

http://painting.about.com/sitesearch.htm?terms=paint%20a%20rose&SUName=painting&TopNode=99

Hi Jenn, Our own forum member, Painting Fool, does a nice soft stroke rose. She posted a worksheet for us which I have printed off but can't find where it's stored on my computer right now. You could give her a shout, and maybe she could help you.

You might also like Donna Parella's big, fluffy roses. Take a look at this ebay site listed below. Her topiary book shows her roses.

You might also take a look at Ros Stallcup. She has a DVD that you can order for a tissue box with hydranga and roses for only $10.00. Here's a link:http://www.gransgarden.com/dvds.html

Luvs

Here is a link that might be useful: Donna Parella roses on ebay

There are lots of how-to videos on youtube. Just go to www.youtube.com and put in paint roses in the search. You'll see lots of step by step videos on different rose painting techniques so maybe some there that will help you. Good luck! ~Anj

Jenn,

It's great to have you joining us. You and Luvs paint a mean one stroke and I haven't accomplished that so I can't give you the proper help. I can't imagine if you have the one stroke down that it would be hard to paint the others. I've tried a few and know I'll get it just not sure how long it will take.LOL

I wish I could get youtube to work on my computer but for some reason it doesn't. I think that would help anyone that like hands on and I'm that kind of girl.

Looks like some of the others have sent good tips your way. Good Luck, Punk