Creative Exploration

  • Peace Is Power & the Yoko Ono Art Exhibit

    Before I entered The Broad Museum, I was wandering in the gift shop and came across these words on a blue T-shirt: Peace is Power Immediately I lit up. There I was in a museum, awaiting my turn to get… Continue reading

    Peace Is Power & the Yoko Ono Art Exhibit
  • How About a Paper Collage Project With Much Love?

    I remember these blooms? Where are they? Sometimes I go through my work and find cool art. Then I’m like, why isn’t that a part of my portfolio or shops? Much love is about the emotions I feel as I… Continue reading

    How About a Paper Collage Project With Much Love?
  • What Do You Want to Make?

    A Painted Garden has always been about doing what I love and, through that passion, finding the peace that I need to go out there in the world and do what I want to do. The bigger question is: what… Continue reading

    What Do You Want to Make?
  • An Art Project Inspired By the Book Just Ask!

    This lesson is for all the wonderful teachers who are already thinking of ideas to welcome their new students and make it a great year. Before the real work happens, the kids need to know that you are there for… Continue reading

    An Art Project Inspired By the Book Just Ask!
  • 3 Fun Painting Ideas To Try

    Here is a list of some of my favorite painting ideas. Using an Ornament to Stamp Flower Shapes Oh my, I love the texture, and why don’t I have these flowers in my shop? All you do is get a… Continue reading

    3 Fun Painting Ideas To Try
  • Textured Hand-Crafted Florals Are My Style

    Last night I was updating a post and looking through my media images. I saw this painting. I love the colors. I love the deep pink and the orange tones. I’m not one for orange, but these oranges are beautiful… Continue reading

    Textured Hand-Crafted Florals Are My Style