A Painted Garden

art journal

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

  • Roses (More Pinks + Sketches)

    This is a good video on mixing pink. I want to mix warm pinks. I’m mixing three colors to get my desired pinks. My favorite is magenta+purple. Purple made with red and turquoise is beautiful! Oh, and there’s orange+white+magenta+raw sienna.… Continue reading

  • Roses (Mixing Pinks)

    Here are the first swatches. The first row is my five pink hues. The next few rows are the pinks with titanium white or titan buff. I’m imagining pink roses. Pink roses are friendship, love, a little flirty, nurturing, and… Continue reading

  • Painting Roses Prompt (Sketches)

    The greatest gift is…me? No physical gift comes to mind. I appreciate my mind, spirit, and body, this is everything that is me. These are the greatest gifts I’ve been given. Let me explain. My art comes from my mind… Continue reading

  • What Kind of Artist Am I?

    I wonder if any of my ancestors were artists? If so, what kind of artists were they? A quick search of my last name reveals that there is indeed an artist, a conquistador, a musician, and a warrior. Yes, my… Continue reading

  • Rain means spring is going to be beautiful

    Now it’s cold But soon we will have spring to hold It’s raining Far too often, you are complaining I don’t see change Oh, but it’s time for YOU to rearrange Rain is here Leaves have fallen there Colors are… Continue reading

  • Viva Pink Ornament Roses

    Today’s prompt is what brings me joy? Let’s see…nature, family, helping others, the moon and stars, a slice of cake, a cup of tea, and the noodle soup I’m about to have for lunch. Painting roses with an ornament brings… Continue reading