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

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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

  • Roses-Warm Butterfly

    To-do list before I paint my butterfly I planned on painting a beautiful butterfly. That didn’t happen. The color palette was good! But, I was too busy thinking of what my butterfly should look like. Let this collage butterfly remind… Continue reading

  • Roses-blue roses with songs

    Today’s bloganuary topic is what is my favorite song? Listen to Quiero Ser as I paint? What a great idea! I want a good blue and a liner brush. What is your favorite acrylic blue? How do you make your… Continue reading

  • Roses-show love

    Today’s bloganuary question is how do you show love? I think this is my favorite question! I show love with words and paint. Painting helps me relax. Painting helps me express how nature makes me feel. I want to paint… Continue reading

  • Roses-Sketches

    Today I thought I’d get out my sketching tools and draw roses. If I’m going to paint beautiful roses, I should learn how to draw them first. Right? The pink rose I drew with closed eyes surprised me the most.… Continue reading

  • Roses-Color Tips

    How about applying the color tips I read about yesterday? Yes! I referenced a few photos of, you guessed it, my favorite expressive abstract floral artist, Carrie Schmitt. Instead of painting today, I will observe the tips I’ve learned. You… Continue reading

  • Roses-Observe & Paint

    What is my happiest moment? Well, it certainly isn’t the meatloaf I cooked for dinner. Ha. My happiest moment is when I can see the idea form before my eyes. When I’m painting I can visualize the bigger picture. I… Continue reading

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