A Painted Garden

I’m Mireya, an expressive painter especially interested in abstract florals. I’m a creative blogger and enjoy encouraging others to express their creativity and nourish the spirit of boundless curiosity.

Rooted in Kindness & Wildflowers

lvkjaldsjfaldsjf

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

fgodifdsfdusfdsifu

Posting Every Wednesday and Saturday

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

Latest Posts

  • Roses-Paint With What You Have

    Look at my paper plate palette. It reminds me of Eric Carle’s collage! The Eric Carle Collage-inspired colors are one reason why you should use what you have. You will make beautiful art. Let me explain. For this entry, I… Continue reading

  • Roses-Watercolor

    For this journal entry I wanted to use watercolor. I haven’t used my watercolors in a long time. I will do more with watercolor when I use the watercolor mixed media journal paper. Let’s go over this design. I used… Continue reading

  • Pink Roses-Flower Arrangement

    For this arrangement, I simply wanted to get something on the page. Pink is my color these days. I know I reviewed and love the Liquitex Heavy Body Paint set but I’m enjoying these Basics paints. Here’s my process: That’s… Continue reading

  • Roses- Tees!

    Ok, I have one rose tee design and the other two are colorful flowers. I have always wanted to design t-shirts. In my last painting session, I was enjoying the process. I am enjoying the process. I’m painting and allowing… Continue reading

  • Roses-Paint So You Can Paint

    In the last project I went through a lot of layers. I like the color. Then I didn’t like the texture. I needed more contrast. On and on it went. Today, I painted a floral arrangement in 15 minutes. I’ve… Continue reading

  • Roses? Not today.

    I know that I want to paint a roses book. That is the plan. Problem is I like all flowers. I’m enjoying roses. This year, not sure if it’s only me, but the roses are big and in such wonderful… Continue reading

Get all things abstract flowers in your mailbox.

Subscribe