Creative Exploration
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The Magic of Color
Color is always around us, even if it isn’t we can always paint it. Oh my goodness, I hand-lettered these words. Color, like art, is magical. Color can be a mood lifter, and it can be a confidence booster. Many… Continue reading
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Keeping that Idea Alive
The shape of these flowers was created with my fingers, and then a flat brush was used for the stroke texture. Sometimes you have to go with the idea. Sometimes it works and other times it leads to what does!… Continue reading
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Need Your Help With a Printable Art and Journal Idea!
I need your help. I paint flowers. I have a few project ideas. As of now, I have a few items on Etsy at, A Painted Garden Press. Would you be interested in my art if I offered digital printables?… Continue reading
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Make it a Colorful Life
Everything’s Rosy? No, not always. Painting helps, right? Continue reading
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Painting Loose Florals with Your Left Hand
Painting with my left hand was amazing! I am right-handed, so painting with my left hand and using a large brush created loose, random, and beautiful flower shapes. More of this in my life, please! I am ready for spring,… Continue reading
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Using Stamps for Lovely Background Textures in Your Abstract Paintings
Do you use stamps in your paintings? Stamping with a candle lid reminds me of what I want more of. Maybe not in heart shapes, but I want to make my backgrounds more interesting. Stencils are a lovely idea! I… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 