A Painted Garden

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.

  • No Validation Needed: The Freedom to Create Art

    In case you have any doubt, art is your story. Art is how you pick up the paintbrush or if you choose not to use one. Art is the medium you choose. Art is how you make them feel. Do… Continue reading

    No Validation Needed: The Freedom to Create Art

  • Exploring My 6 Favorite Projects and Quotes

    In this post, we are going to choose a quote and relate it to our creative space and perhaps life. Then we’ll go over my top six posts. Let me choose a quote. Let’s see, who do I want to… Continue reading

    Exploring My 6 Favorite Projects and Quotes

  • What happens when your art is good?

    Yes, you read that right. What happens when someone tells you your art is good? Do you agree? Do you shy away from the compliment and deny your gift? In this post, I will explore both scenarios so we can… Continue reading

  • Who are my favorite artists?

    I love all types of art. I like to wander exhibits. What captivates me every time is how each artist chooses to represent an idea. We all have a story. When we paint from that perspective that is what resonates… Continue reading

  • The Key to Painting Beautiful Flowers

    Let me say that the tips in this post are for any artist. I am an abstract flower artist so of course my frame of reference is painting flowers. In this post, I’ll go into the painting lessons I have… Continue reading

  • Changing Your Mind About Your Art

    Do you ever change your mind about your painting? First, you like it, maybe you love it. Then you want to throw it away. Maybe you feel like the world doesn’t see your art, will they ever? Then you get… Continue reading