Artist Mindset

An expressive abstract flower artist shares the thoughts behind her paintings, and the lessons she learns when she teaches art to children.

  • Pink Pumpkins

    I have been seeing a lot of pink pumpkins. In general, there has been a lot of pink Halloween decor. There was also Summerween. Cat Coq suggested creating a portfolio of seasonal decor. This week it was pumpkins. I used… Continue reading

    Pink Pumpkins
  • What is My Favorite Hobby?

    My favorite hobby is art. In fact, it isn’t a hobby for me, but rather something I have to do. I notice that when I don’t create, I am not as peaceful. When I get sick, I stop painting but… Continue reading

    What is My Favorite Hobby?
  • Some Projects Work

    and some don’t. Yet in every project there’s new color, a new way to use an old tool. In every project there is practice and YOU. Keep making art. I had a simple idea with ornaments and created these flowers.… Continue reading

    Some Projects Work
  • We All Have Ideas

    Here are my ideas. It has been a few days since I have picked up a paint brush. I have had a lack of energy. Mostly, I am trying to finish up a coloring book. There was a lot of… Continue reading

    We All Have Ideas
  • Happenings In My Creative Space

    There I was wondering what to work on next. Should I do my Chrysanthemum poster? Then I was looking through my art folders. Right there in my folder is all kinds of work that I need to scan and add… Continue reading

    Happenings In My Creative Space
  • A Project from Beginning to End

    Here is the start of my project. Oh right, this painting was my second attempt. Sometimes you have that moment where nothing is working the way you want it to. Then you have a better idea and want a fresh… Continue reading

    A Project from Beginning to End