A Painted Garden

artist blogger

  • 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

  • There’s no right way to paint a flower year in review

    It’s my birthday! It’s my birthday! Dance with me. This summer I wanted to reflect on what I want and expect from my art. I came across the Anthropologie About page and I have been dreaming ever since. These are… Continue reading

  • Orange, Red, and Pink Paint What You Feel Acrylic Flowers

    Painting dots on leaves feels peaceful. A little dots, a little pink, a little swirl, and these expressive flowers are beautiful! That’s really what this painting was. I wasn’t sure where it would go. I thought about our days together… Continue reading