Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures: Grapes and Roses

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Grapes and Roses

A long stem rose and bottle of wine on a crisp white linen tablecloth conjure up a romantic image. But ever wonder why? Are we all just hopeless romantics? (I know I am) Painters have long used the still life subject of a vase filled with roses in full bloom and luscious grapes draped around. Again, ever wonder why? It’s a practical matter rather than a romantic one. Roses and grapes require the same soil factors and sun. Both are susceptible to the same diseases, but roses are more sensitive. By planting rose hedges around the perimeter of vineyards, the winemakers are alerted of disease in time to adjust. Besides adding to the beauty of the vineyard, the roses provide food for bees and offer habitat for beneficial insects preying on undesirable insects that can damage the grape crop. Out of this practicality, our romantic setting is placed.

Grapes and roses are the theme for a home’s kitchen and sitting area.

The client wanted a whimsical outline of grapes growing freely around the kitchen lights and to keep the feeling light and airy:

The roses are delicately scattered growing around the sitting area’s ceiling fan. The roses used are inspired from her collection of dishes and vases.