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.

  • Grow your own garden paper collage art

    Did it! I had leftover blue paint and painted the cover. I had an idea—no I didn’t have an idea. I had no idea these flowers would bloom the way they did! I’ll add this to the book file and… Continue reading

  • My first week of journaling

    This week was my first full week of art journaling. By my first week I mean, the first week where I didn’t have to go anywhere or do anything but paint. My idea was to blog daily, share my ideas,… Continue reading

  • What Art Journaling Has Taught Me…

    Yesterday I shared my favorite journal entries. Today I am sharing my favorite journal entry, lessons I’ve learned, and a link to part 1 of the creative exploration I pinned on Pinterest. My Favorite Journal Entry My favorite journal entry… Continue reading

  • Roses-Let the Roses Fun Begin!

    I have been painting a lot! There’s layers and layers on this painting. I believe I have the process pictures of these projects. I’ll create an idea pin. I’m going to create a video of my favorite journal entries too.… Continue reading

  • Roses-You’re the Artist. You’ve Got This!

    I do? I am? I am! I’ve been getting good feedback for my pink roses skillshare project. These expressive flowers were painted for a Skillshare class. There were many revisions. I was able to overcome uncertainty. That emotion flowed through.… Continue reading

  • New Art Journal & Ruby the Copycat

    I finished a journal. Now it’s time to start a new art journal. My new journal is a smaller size. I have a limited space to work my magic on a limited space. Here are a few art journals that… Continue reading