A Painted Garden

creative confidence

  • Saying goodbye to work that isn’t working

    I deleted some of my artwork. It’s time to say goodbye to old designs. I kept the colorful blooms made with ornaments. I kept the heart shaped handle mug. The colors warm me and make me smile. Ever since I’ve… Continue reading

  • Valentine’s Day Thoughts

    Your mind is the most important, most powerful tool we have. Going for walks and seeing the beautiful flowers and everything in nature invigorates my mind with the words of a Super Bowl athlete about to embark on the game… Continue reading

  • Textures of 2022

    One of my techniques is texture. I love the surprise of trying a random tool to see what happens. These are the ideas that satisfy my curiosity. Stamping with a candle lid is one of the best texture ideas I’ve… Continue reading

  • Here’s a wild thought…

    Always take time to smell the flowers. Life is colorful Daydream and dance Isn’t life wonderful Think of all the flowers in your neighborhood Think of all the flowers in every city and country Now that’s a love, a language… Continue reading

  • One brush blue flowers

    I forgot to upload the photo to yesterday’s post. Fixed it. I’ve been arriving at my art sessions with an idea. Then I start creating. There’s no is this going to sell? Will I write about this project? All I… Continue reading

  • Listen to Me

    I was about ready to throw this out. I kept layering the background and suddenly I have the moon and the stars. The moon and the stars, flowers, everything in nature speaks of truth. Continue reading