Artist Mindset

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

  • Abstract Flowers Are My Game

    To be a better artist, make more art. I have been painting for a long time. I have learned that just painting is the magical formula to being the artist of your dreams. I plan on featuring a weekly, be… Continue reading

  • Inspired by Anthropologie

    As an artist, the brand that calls my name is Anthropologie. I love to walk in the store and admire the color, and ceramics collection. At this moment I am browsing the website. I’ve pinned inspiration to my flower bouquet… Continue reading

  • Bright Bold You-Flower Pattern

    All right, I am borrowing the 100 days of painting from EttaVee. I am on a roll! I finished Suzanne’s painting course. That was fun! I am working on a new painting a day. Lately, I have been finishing the… Continue reading

  • Austin Kleon Interview

    What a great interview. The book Steal Like An Artist is amazing and just what I need to get going. I love how that happens. There I am down and out. Suddenly, motivation finds me. I am an artist and… Continue reading

  • My favorite painting is now my banner!

    Everything about the color, especially the blue and dreamy thoughts is what makes this painting the right banner choice. The spirit in which I painted these flowers is a plus too! There I was feeling down. I went for a… Continue reading

  • My Favorite Word Was Why

    When I was a child, my favorite word was why? I went around questioning everything and everyone? Why are pigs pigs? Do they have their language as we humans do? I was curious and loved to make a mess with… Continue reading