A Painted Garden

Creative Exploration

  • What I wish I knew when I began buying my art supplies

    Are you a beginner and want to get started with painting? Do you struggle with what supplies to buy because there are many options and you are on a budget? In this post, I’ll share what I wish I had… Continue reading

    What I wish I knew when I began buying my art supplies

  • Flow with Painting Leaves

    I have been painting leaves and let me tell you that painting leaves is a mood changer and makes a difference in your flower paintings. Painting leaves is a mood changer These past few days I have been finding my… Continue reading

  • Who are my favorite artists?

    I love all types of art. I like to wander exhibits. What captivates me every time is how each artist chooses to represent an idea. We all have a story. When we paint from that perspective that is what resonates… Continue reading

  • The Key to Painting Beautiful Flowers

    Let me say that the tips in this post are for any artist. I am an abstract flower artist so of course my frame of reference is painting flowers. In this post, I’ll go into the painting lessons I have… Continue reading

  • Changing Your Mind About Your Art

    Do you ever change your mind about your painting? First, you like it, maybe you love it. Then you want to throw it away. Maybe you feel like the world doesn’t see your art, will they ever? Then you get… Continue reading

  • Painting Mexican Textiles Outside

    What a morning! Today was a fabulous morning. I loosely referenced a Mexican textile pattern pillow. Painting patterns is an easy way to explore a new medium and practice your regular painting skills. In this post, I’ll share the idea… Continue reading