mindset
The mindset of an artist should be free and confident. Here you will find quotes, art inspired by artists and the lessons learned from encouraging others to express their creativity and nourish the spirit of boundless curiosity.
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Why Loving Your Painting Process Matters
Do you get caught up in the finished artwork and feel like maybe your session was a waste of time? Or are you like, I LOVE this painting! Then wonder why no one buys it? In today’s post I am… Continue reading
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Celebrating Creativity: Embrace Your Inner Artist
In today’s post, I want to voice what I do and appreciate my art. I am an artist. Let’s celebrate art and embrace all the beauty that comes from being an artist. Art is Many Forms Often times we think… Continue reading
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Mixing Yellow and Proud of My Art
I am proud of my art and I know I don’t express that enough. I am not talking ego either. I am speaking of painting and being in the process for the sake of just having to fulfill this need… Continue reading
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Celebrating Black Artists: Inspiration from MLK
I just had the honor of teaching and reading about Martin Luther King Jr. What a great read that was! In honor of Matin Luther King Jr. I want to research black artists, share some motivational words of wisdom and… Continue reading
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Blue Doodles and Doubt
No, I can’t paint. I am not an artist. Art is like a song with all its expression. We all have a song, but we place labels on ourselves or better identified as social norms. We all have skills. We… Continue reading
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10 Rules Poster for A Painted Garden
If you have been following and reading my blog, then you know that my crazy business idea is A Painted Garden. I want to build a community of artists who come to A Painted Garden for encouragement. We come together… Continue reading




