Artist Mindset

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

  • Where Does My Art Come From?

    Do I sit surrounded by all of my supplies and suddenly this brilliance magically forms on my canvas? Not exactly. The best ideas come from a flow that really is just making art. Where does the idea come from? You… Continue reading

    Where Does My Art Come From?
  • Happenings In My Creative Space

    One more year around the sun. I must put a post out today. Here we are! I have been gradually getting back into painting. Love Your Name Finger Painted Chrysanthemum Yes, I fingerpainted in watercolor, all of the flowers except… Continue reading

    Happenings In My Creative Space
  • Back to School Art Supplies?

    Back to School season is a fabulous to pick up inexpensive art supplies that you can explore. Stores like Target and Dollar Tree stock their isles with great items that you can add to your toolbox. These items are not… Continue reading

    Back to School Art Supplies?
  • Brighter Days Mosaic Flower

    Each shape is a tiny tile. Yes, a blue tile is colorful on its own, but pair with other pieces and somehow it comes together to form something beautiful. I painted a flower. Look at the Mosaics in Park Güell.… Continue reading

    Brighter Days Mosaic Flower
  • Poem About the Joys of Making Art

    Getting better at mixing pinks Yellows and browns sun-kissed Adding water to acrylic Losing track of time Sennelier worth every dime Falling in love like looking at the stars above Having a ball A little doubt but no longer afraid… Continue reading

    Poem About the Joys of Making Art
  • Why Does an Artist Make Art?

    A few days ago, I answered a WordPress prompt about what I want people to think about me. Here was my response. I was so I don’t care what people think of me. I am artist and a big part… Continue reading

    Why Does an Artist Make Art?