A Painted Garden

acrylic painting

  • Be A Better Artist

    How about I simply am an artist. Yes, my art is improving. I find my work more interesting and reflective of how nature makes me feel. From the layers to the Hello gorgeous, I’m not thinking about my work getting… Continue reading

  • Be a better artist-gratitude

    This week I had the honor of leading students in creating gratitude pumpkins and painting corn. This week I have been reflecting on my time. Am I painting with me? Why did I indulge in a slice of pecan pie… Continue reading

  • How Do You Promote Your Work?

    I spend most of my time creating content. I paint and draw. I haven’t done a paper collage in a while. I spend an hour maybe two on online content that makes me happy. Yes, I like to watch a… Continue reading

  • White Flowers on a Blue Purple Texture

    There I was pondering my life, as usual. Suddenly two yellow butterflies flutter by. Yes, I was thinking enough of the day job “stuff.” I love working with students but I am an artist. I want my art business. I… Continue reading

  • Lessons I’ve learned as an artist

    I have worked on a variety of projects and painted numerous flowers. Each one is a lesson and part of the process. Flowers for the spirit My summer painting has led me to these powerful words. To get to the… Continue reading

  • Bouquet of happy hope

    I stopped right here for this session. It’s been a few hours since I painted these flowers. The deep magenta centers complement the blue vase. I should give the magenta centers a blue dot border. I will. Those colored line… Continue reading