A Painted Garden

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  • Happenings In My Creative Space

    There I was wondering what to work on next. Should I do my Chrysanthemum poster? Then I was looking through my art folders. Right there in my folder is all kinds of work that I need to scan and add… Continue reading

    Happenings In My Creative Space

  • A Project from Beginning to End

    Here is the start of my project. Oh right, this painting was my second attempt. Sometimes you have that moment where nothing is working the way you want it to. Then you have a better idea and want a fresh… Continue reading

    A Project from Beginning to End

  • Why Does an Artist Make Art?

    A few days ago, I answered a WordPress prompt about what I want people to think about me. Here was my response. I was so I don’t care what people think of me. I am artist and a big part… Continue reading

    Why Does an Artist Make Art?

  • Finger Painting + Blue Flowers

    Finger painting is so much fun! In today’s painting session I said once and for all, I am going to go as far as I can painting with my fingers. It was a challenge! That’s why finger painting is a… Continue reading

    Finger Painting + Blue Flowers

  • Paint a Dramatic Bouquet & Show Your Work

    First of all, Feck Perfuction is a good read. I have read the book before, and it is a book that I often think about. Oh my, if we are talking about good reads I must mention Learning by Heart:… Continue reading

    Paint a Dramatic Bouquet & Show Your Work

  • The Less You Know How to Paint, The Better

    I just finished reading Austin Kleon’s 10 Things Worth Sharing and these words made my spirit jump. “The less you know about how you do what you do, the better.”  I am teaching this summer. Today right before I read… Continue reading

    The Less You Know How to Paint, The Better