A Painted Garden

Creative Exploration

  • Finding Creative Inspiration

    Creative Inspiration comes from anywhere. You simply have to listen and be aware of the moment. One of my favorite places to wander and dream is Anthropologie. I created an idea pin here. Anthropologie’s mission is totally me! OUR PEOPLEAnthropologie… Continue reading

  • Bright and Colorful Flowers

    That is my dream! That is all I wish to do. I feel like this is a bright and colorful mess? I have been painting with my Basics colors and a premium white by Utrecht. The vase looked like it… Continue reading

  • In the summer heat it feels like spring and beginnings

    There’s a few more details to be painted. I’ll paint a light blue background and add spots of blue to make the orange tones pop. I already have! Picking up yellow and then tapping the brush into a red helps… Continue reading

  • Expressive Flowers on Watercolor Background

    I love the colors here. My palette is improving! The yellow-green makes pink pop. These flowers are expressive of the words that came from my spirit. I was about to overthink and suddenly these words fruition. Soften your strokes. Let… Continue reading

  • Pink and Orange Paper Roll Flowers

    I used a paper roll to stamp the flower shapes. Here’s an idea pin that explains my process. I mixed up student and professional grade paint. I used India Ink for the leaves. I used gouache to add detail lines… Continue reading

  • What Art Journaling Has Taught Me…

    Yesterday I shared my favorite journal entries. Today I am sharing my favorite journal entry, lessons I’ve learned, and a link to part 1 of the creative exploration I pinned on Pinterest. My Favorite Journal Entry My favorite journal entry… Continue reading