A Painted Garden

artist blogger

  • Let the mistakes be part of the piece

    I was mixing colors on the palette. Some of the purple blended into the yellow petals. Totally fine! I started dropping color. I found myself in a world of no mistakes. It was amazing. I must make more art. JUST… Continue reading

  • Blooms of Magic and Whimsy

    I dedicate these abstract expressive flowers to all the blooms who encourage me to dream, wander and love. Of course, I mean my dear flowers. All of you have been wonderful too! I forgot about this painting and a few… Continue reading

  • Chances are you’ve already done the work

    There I was looking at my calendar, realizing August is here. My first thought was, have I been painting enough? Summer is halfway over. Am I going to reach my goal? One of my summer projects is an expressive flower… Continue reading

  • Finding Creative Inspiration

    Creative Inspiration comes from anywhere. You simply have to listen and be aware of the moment. One of my favorite places to wander and dream is Anthropologie. I created an idea pin here. Anthropologie’s mission is totally me! OUR PEOPLEAnthropologie… Continue reading

  • Grow your own garden paper collage art

    Did it! I had leftover blue paint and painted the cover. I had an idea—no I didn’t have an idea. I had no idea these flowers would bloom the way they did! I’ll add this to the book file and… Continue reading

  • Bright and Colorful Flowers

    That is my dream! That is all I wish to do. I feel like this is a bright and colorful mess? I have been painting with my Basics colors and a premium white by Utrecht. The vase looked like it… Continue reading