A Painted Garden

Creative Exploration

  • The Last Page of My Journal

    These 60 pages are in might as well be printing paper. Yet I’ve grown in creative confidence. My color palette and paintings have gotten more interesting and exciting. I’m excited for the next adventure! The blue in this palette is… Continue reading

  • Flowers-Let Your Spirit Guide You!

    How do you paint flowers? Millions of people all over the world search for ideas for painting flowers. I search too. Today I added a little water to my palette and painted. The brush that I was second-guessing was gliding… Continue reading

  • Roses-Lessons Artists Learn

    My love of painting began with watercolor. No wait, it was acrylic paint! I’ve always liked the way the paint feels on my fingers. I like making a mess with paint. I’ve been working with acrylic paint so much that… Continue reading

  • Roses-Paint With What You Have

    Look at my paper plate palette. It reminds me of Eric Carle’s collage! The Eric Carle Collage-inspired colors are one reason why you should use what you have. You will make beautiful art. Let me explain. For this entry, I… Continue reading

  • Roses-Watercolor

    For this journal entry I wanted to use watercolor. I haven’t used my watercolors in a long time. I will do more with watercolor when I use the watercolor mixed media journal paper. Let’s go over this design. I used… Continue reading

  • Pink Roses-Flower Arrangement

    For this arrangement, I simply wanted to get something on the page. Pink is my color these days. I know I reviewed and love the Liquitex Heavy Body Paint set but I’m enjoying these Basics paints. Here’s my process: That’s… Continue reading