A Painted Garden

creative life

  • Art Quote

    I will answer today’s prompt with a beautiful quote from one of my favorite artists. I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for. Georgia… Continue reading

  • Mosaic/Paper Collage?

    This session’s art project was a mosaic of the earth’s layers. I’d show you the sample slide but where’s the fun in that. The 2nd grade class had their own ideas as children always do. I gave them the tools… Continue reading

  • Blooming Together Peach and Orange Roses

    Last spring I saw many beautiful roses. From the peach roses in my neighborhood to the orange beauties on the UCLA campus, I can’t get over how wonderful these roses are. I never noticed the typical red roses. There’s lovely… Continue reading

  • Abundance Mindset for Artists

    Here is a good blog post on the topic. I want the bravery and courage to seek growth opportunities and believe in the value of my work. On occasion, someone will complement my work. I get shy and act like… Continue reading

  • Apricot Crush!

    What a name! A blouse. A dress. Roses. Lipstick. Sneakers. A cocktail. I could go on but yes I want to paint with this new color of my year. I have been in love with a pink and peach color. I… Continue reading

  • Creative Space Dreams

    There is a big art table with a few chairs. The table is made of wood. How about an old wood table? I’d have lamps as my lighting source or have a dim light switch. How about a room that… Continue reading