creative life
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The Magic of Color
Color is always around us, even if it isn’t we can always paint it. Oh my goodness, I hand-lettered these words. Color, like art, is magical. Color can be a mood lifter, and it can be a confidence booster. Many… Continue reading
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Keeping that Idea Alive
The shape of these flowers was created with my fingers, and then a flat brush was used for the stroke texture. Sometimes you have to go with the idea. Sometimes it works and other times it leads to what does!… Continue reading
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Need Your Help With a Printable Art and Journal Idea!
I need your help. I paint flowers. I have a few project ideas. As of now, I have a few items on Etsy at, A Painted Garden Press. Would you be interested in my art if I offered digital printables?… Continue reading
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Cool Blue Flower Paintings
These two flower ideas were made with a paper roll, stamping with the back of a brush, and layering watercolor over acrylic paint and teal ink. I love blue. I love all of the colors. I like reviewing my work.… Continue reading
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Make it a Colorful Life
Everything’s Rosy? No, not always. Painting helps, right? Continue reading
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Creative Ways to Paint Flowers With Hearts
Valentine’s Day is coming up, but more importantly, everyone can draw simple shapes. Taking a heart shape and building from that shape to create a flower? Amazing! Some hearts are subtle, but love is always there. Not sure how the… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 