A Painted Garden

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  • Art is Freedom

    The weather feels good. It’s breezy in the shade and warm in the sun. I can feel the breeze and here the chitchat. The bird’s are singing their song. It’s a lovely day to admire and fall in love… Seems like I haven’t done much walking for the sake of walking and admiring it all.…

  • About going through old work

    Going through old work gives me clarity. I can clearly see play versus I want this to look right. I have blogged about this topic a number of times. Yet I find myself comparing and not being a true fan of my work. Yes, I love to paint. Yes, I am a natural born artist.…

  • Overcoming Creative Block at the Art Store

    I went to the art store and walked the isles. I had a great time. I intended to pick up glue and gold paint. I walked out with new paint colors! There’s raw sienna and soft acrylic. I had my hands on a yellow Sennelier oil pastel. It was beautiful and I left it behind.…

  • Blooms on the Book cover

    These ornament blooms are on the cover of my book. It’s nice to take an ordinary object and turn it into something amazing. Not sure when but the idea popped in my head. I should paint more of these. I’ll maybe do an Instagram live. No a story video on Pinterest! That works. Everyday there…

  • Thank You Blooms

    Thank you for blooming in the sun. Wishing I had the hill where I can run. To find a book about Amanda Gorman For all the fish who swim extra miles with just one fin For the girl in the wheelchair She built musical flowers and trees because she cared. For the flowers that always…

  • Much Love Blooms

    Ever see colorful blooms breezing in the sun. The sun feels warm but the breeze, now that’s a rhythm you want to dance to. I remember the day I painted these blooms. Actually, the paper was painted. I pulled out my folder. It’s filled with colorful paper. Not as cool as Eric Carle’s paper but…