A Painted Garden

artist blogger

  • How do you mix Apricot crush?

    I blogged about this here and here. Here are the swatches and the notes for making apricot crush. In this post, I’ll go over how to mix apricot crush. The top two rows are variations of red using the same yellow.… Continue reading

  • Tons of art ideas but not enough time!

    What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? I’m an artist and I hope I live a very long life. I have so many ideas but not enough time to do them all. Here I… Continue reading

  • Exploring the Color Apricot Crush

    Last Sunday’s post was about making a list. This week I am writing about the color of the year, which is apricot crush. During the week I blogged about the gift of art, orange roses, abundance, and playtime with ornaments.… Continue reading

  • Blooming Together Peach and Orange Roses

    Last spring I saw many beautiful roses. From the peach roses in my neighborhood to the orange beauties on the UCLA campus, I can’t get over how wonderful these roses are. I never noticed the typical red roses. There’s lovely… Continue reading

  • Abundance Mindset for Artists

    Here is a good blog post on the topic. I want the bravery and courage to seek growth opportunities and believe in the value of my work. On occasion, someone will complement my work. I get shy and act like… Continue reading

  • Painting Abstract Flowers With Ornaments

    It has been a long time since I painted flowers with ornaments. Stamping with ornaments in a circular motion leaves an interesting texture. The idea for stamping with odd objects came from Learning By Heart. Siempre, Mireya Continue reading