A Painted Garden

Creative Exploration

  • Wildflower thoughts: from the spirit of an expressive artist

    It all started with an Anthropologie window display. I’m always inspired by the color, textures, and art on merchandise bags. But this display caught my eye, and I’ve been dreaming ever since. …and for a while this idea was fresh… Continue reading

  • Artist Tips of the Year

    Practice for Flow Not Perfection Practice isn’t about getting good or great. Practice is about letting go. At some point, there’s this voice and you realize it’s there, always has been. I have sat and sat for hours trying to… Continue reading

  • Favorite Paper Collage of 2022

    Paper collage has really become one of my techniques. My inspiration comes from Eric Carle. Paper Collage has taught me to trust my process and learn about color. That’s right I started my wild thoughts paper collage flowers project. I… Continue reading

  • Textures of 2022

    One of my techniques is texture. I love the surprise of trying a random tool to see what happens. These are the ideas that satisfy my curiosity. Stamping with a candle lid is one of the best texture ideas I’ve… Continue reading

  • Color Palettes of 2022

    Here’s a collection of color palettes that made me happy. Color can infulence your mood. Fluorescent pink is amazing! Just a little of it makes my oranges brighter. I now have the pinks I want. I love yellows and pinks.… Continue reading

  • Mixing Vibrant Color

    I finally have the pink tones I’ve been searching for. I came back from a walk filled with white and pink roses. I don’t know what to say except I can’t wait till spring. Now here I am writing this… Continue reading

    Mixing Vibrant Color