A Painted Garden

art blog

  • Arty Thought

    If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? I love Amelia Bedelia’s heart. She confuses the situation but her heart is always in the right place. Harry Potter fights evil and wins.… Continue reading

  • Saying goodbye to work that isn’t working

    I deleted some of my artwork. It’s time to say goodbye to old designs. I kept the colorful blooms made with ornaments. I kept the heart shaped handle mug. The colors warm me and make me smile. Ever since I’ve… Continue reading

  • Art Shop

    Hello, my blooming beauties! Every week there are more of you! Thank you for being a fan. I appreciate your support. If you enjoy my posts then maybe you’d like to see my art shop? Or buy a book? I… Continue reading

  • Roses-Keep Working

    Let me begin with how fun and motivational my paper collage wildflowers are! I’ve been creating and collecting them in a folder. I took out the folder and began reading them not knowing what to expect. My wildflower thoughts made… Continue reading

  • Valentine’s Day Thoughts

    Your mind is the most important, most powerful tool we have. Going for walks and seeing the beautiful flowers and everything in nature invigorates my mind with the words of a Super Bowl athlete about to embark on the game… Continue reading

  • Earliest Painting Memory

    My earliest memory is finger painting and making a mess! I’ve loved art every day of my life. I still like to make a mess! Here I am stamping with an eraser. It’s Corita Kent, James Victore, EttaVee, Shantell Martin…who… Continue reading