A Painted Garden

art diy

  • Roses-Pink Heaven

    There’s so much I love about this pattern. I challenged myself to work with shades of pink. I got a fluorescent pint, magenta rose pink and mixed a few shades by adding green to pink. I used a flat brush… Continue reading

  • Artist Tips of the Year

    Practice for Flow Not Perfection Practice isn’t about getting good or great. Practice is about letting go. At some point, there’s this voice and you realize it’s there, always has been. I have sat and sat for hours trying to… Continue reading

  • Textures of 2022

    One of my techniques is texture. I love the surprise of trying a random tool to see what happens. These are the ideas that satisfy my curiosity. Stamping with a candle lid is one of the best texture ideas I’ve… Continue reading

  • There’s a Gem In Every Project

    Ana & George was my first book project. For a short time, it was published but I stopped selling it because it was too much of a work in progress. The story began with a destined-to-be queen bee. Bellisia wanted… Continue reading

  • Lovely Pinks Ornament Flowers

    I posted new artwork on society6. I worked on my calendar. I started my journal! I’ve stalked up on supplies and ready to go. Here’s my summer to do list: Promote books with Pinterest story videos for each of my… Continue reading

  • Pink Swatches and Flowers

    I took a few notes. Then I put my old palette to use. It’s almost gone. I’m ready to transition to my new pan set. Adding a little yellow green to permanent rose makes warm pinks. Painting for fun. Mixing… Continue reading