A Painted Garden

Creative Exploration

  • Not My Color Palette

    Oh did this flower arrangement get awkward! There was a moment when I thought, rip it out and throw it away. Seriously, I thought about starting over. That’s when I kept working. The colors were wrong but perfect to blend… Continue reading

  • Nature And Flower Inspiration

    I must say that walking is my favorite physical exercise. I love to dance but walking is where my inspiration comes from. I do paint the way nature makes me feel. Here’s a collection of my walks if you want… Continue reading

  • Freedom of Expression

    My cold has moved onto a cough. When I think I’m getting better, it gets bad again. This week I did my best to paint daily. But it’s been a great art week. I painted a Drugs are Despicable Minion… Continue reading

  • 4 Lessons I’ve Learned As An Artist

    This week, my work was colorful. My copy of Show Your Work has arrived. I heard these words a lot. Your work is good. I can’t draw like that. You’re an artist. Yes, I am an artist. Do you hang… Continue reading

  • Abstract Flowers Are My Game

    To be a better artist, make more art. I have been painting for a long time. I have learned that just painting is the magical formula to being the artist of your dreams. I plan on featuring a weekly, be… Continue reading

  • Bright Bold You-Flower Pattern

    All right, I am borrowing the 100 days of painting from EttaVee. I am on a roll! I finished Suzanne’s painting course. That was fun! I am working on a new painting a day. Lately, I have been finishing the… Continue reading