The Wild Rose
by Linda Nielsen
Title
The Wild Rose
Artist
Linda Nielsen
Medium
Drawing - Colored Pencil On Paper
Description
Some hidden and some obvious symbolism was used in the American novel, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne....one which is the wild rose. In his first chapter he describes the "the black flower of civilized society" which is the prison and the prison represents the crime and punishment coming from the early Puritan life. In this chapter he mentions how the weeds which grew around the prison symbolize how corrupt civilization really is. The wild rose being the positive symbol used represents the blossoming of good out of the darknessf of all civilized life.
In the language of flowers the wild rose also stands for both pleasure and pain.
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Comments (19)
Tyler Robbins
ps..enjoyed the wonderful description as well...!
Linda Nielsen replied:
Oh thankyou so much my very talented friend Tyler.....your comments are forever an honor. Smiles :-))
Tyler Robbins
My goodness, Linda...your work with colored pencils is just simply the best...this is such a lovely work of art..an absolute beauty...you are amazing! v/f
HERBERT RENARD
What a delicate balance of beauty and sensativity,,,
Linda Nielsen replied:
Thanks so much dear Herbert....your wonderful words and friendship is of great value to me....always.
Jolanta Anna Karolska
I just love this wild rose...reminds me of English gardens that I miss so much....this is so sensitively done Linda...what a superb work! fav vote
Linda Nielsen replied:
Thankyou so very much Jolanta and I am pleased that it brings you fond memories. :-)
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Wow ! Linda, what a beautiful wild rose you created. You do magic with your colored pencils..... so wonderfully detailed. F,v. _______ Ana
Linda Nielsen replied:
Oh Ana you are so kind.....always an honor to get your comments! Thankyou. :-))
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Linda, I love this --oh- the contrast between the darks and lights---. Of course all of your art is special.
Linda Nielsen replied:
Dear Anne....your comments are always so kind and encouraging...thankyou very much!
Danielle Tennant Haney
Reminds me of the saying "Some complain that God put thorns on roses... others praise Him for putting roses among the thorns". What a Beautiful Rendering of an Amazing Creation... has an Antique~Feel & I Love That.
Linda Nielsen replied:
Dear Danielle...your thoughts, your artistic intpretations and compliements are very meaningful....thanks so much my friend!
Xueling Zou
Wonderfully captured this wild rose feeling, Linda! I love your drawing expression, simply beautiful!! Many thanks for your nice feedback on my "A Bulldog In Love", I do appreciate it!!
Linda Nielsen replied:
Thankyou so much Xueling....I am always honored by your comments....they mean alot!
Cristopher Ernest
Very nice Linda,....interesting description
Linda Nielsen replied:
Thanks my friend! hey Christopher....I finally got my first snow for the season...still not like Colorado snow.
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