A Painted Garden

sage green acrylic paint colors and a water cup

Shares Her Love of Nature With the World

Watercolor flower bouquet of pink peach and red flowers

Welcome to A Painted Garden- a space where art, nature, and emotion bloom together.

I’m an expressive painter inspired by flowers, gardens, moonlight, and the quiet magic of the natural world. My work is rooted in feeling-the calm of a breeze, the warmth of the sun, the color of orange roses, and the sense of peace you find when you slow down and simply be.

My abstract floral paintings are loose, layered, and full of life-warmth, playful, and created to bring optimism into your everyday.

This is a creative journal of my art adventures-a place where I share my inspiration, process, and the beauty I find in everyday moments.

the words stay weird surrounded by pink wildflowers
Color mixing with Liquitex acrylic paint
Abstract Watercolor Peach Pink Flowers in Blue Pitcher Painting

Nature art for peace, warmth, and optimism in everyday life

a book about how animals are unique and so are we

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Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets. -Eric Carle

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Posting Every Wednesday and Saturday

Sometimes I post more because I always have creative ideas and art inspiration to share!

Latest Posts

  • Painting Flowers with Shapes: Hearts

    The flower on the left was finger painted! With a closed hand I placed the bottom of my hand in the paint and stamped. I should do a few of those for my book. The other flowers were me just… Continue reading

    Painting Flowers with Shapes: Hearts

  • Painting Bountiful Flowers with a Paper Roll

    I love painting paper roll flowers. You never know what will happen. It’s a surprise every time. Here is my process. These flowers are simple to make and always produce beautiful results. Wait, I could finger paint a flower this… Continue reading

    Painting Bountiful Flowers with a Paper Roll

  • 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?

  • Best Read Across America Eric Carle Days Ever!

    There are some art experiences that never leave you. I will never forget my RSP class. EVER! The day we painted leaves for a classroom tree and collage animals was incredible. I know they are not going to read this.… Continue reading

    Best Read Across America Eric Carle Days Ever!

  • More Finger-Painting Projects

    Here are some of the projects that I’ve been finger painting. You might want to paint them too! Are you looking for ways to tap into your creativity? In this post, I am going to share my projects as well… Continue reading

    More Finger-Painting Projects

  • What Makes Me an Artist?

    So, there is this prompt on how others would describe me. Those who work with me will often here me say, I will do my best. Right now, I am interested in what I think of myself. Here we go!… Continue reading

    What Makes Me an Artist?

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