A Painted Garden

art journal

the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.

  • Warm Orange Yellow

    What did I use to mix up this lovely shade of my blouse? Oh right, I mixed cadmium yellow, rose pink, and a drop of fluorescent pink! I forgot how lovely it is to mix my colors. I don’t have… Continue reading

  • My favorite painting is now my banner!

    Everything about the color, especially the blue and dreamy thoughts is what makes this painting the right banner choice. The spirit in which I painted these flowers is a plus too! There I was feeling down. I went for a… Continue reading

  • Embracing Your Art

    I wish I had learned or better yet, never let the perils of society tell me that I was no artist. I remember thinking art isn’t a real career or thing whatever that means. Throughout my entire life art has… Continue reading

  • Bright Orange & Pink Roses In a Blue Vase

    Sounds dreamy and colorful! It is. I was going back and forth with layers of acrylic paint and Neocolors. I kept layering the leaves, but the brush was too thick. I tried teal and turquoise. Maybe the yellow was too… Continue reading

  • Blue Sunflower With Pink flowers?

    I like the sound of that! I painted this on the cover of my journal. It is a Canson Rough Mixed Media Journal. I’ve never painted on rough paper. I enjoy that I can choose a new paper and paint.… 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