A Painted Garden

creative life

  • My Artist Dreams

    I don’t take my art seriously. Part of me hopes I never do. I want to always paint with freedom. I want to always paint with the torch that lights up whenever I paint. I was watching Simone Biles on… Continue reading

  • Be Bold Be You

    My hardest personal goal is to be me. I am an artist. I enjoy color and listening to the birds sing. This morning I was fascinated with flowing water along a curb. I like mixing colors. Blues are my favorite.… Continue reading

  • Admire the Roses

    To be a better floral artist, admire the roses in all their poses. This week l learned that Morgan Harper Nichols has a podcast. I took a free artpreneur workshop and discovered my new word of the year. Kute Blackson… Continue reading

  • Abstract Flowers Are My Game

    To be a better artist, make more art. I have been painting for a long time. I have learned that just painting is the magical formula to being the artist of your dreams. I plan on featuring a weekly, be… Continue reading

  • Austin Kleon Interview

    What a great interview. The book Steal Like An Artist is amazing and just what I need to get going. I love how that happens. There I am down and out. Suddenly, motivation finds me. I am an artist and… Continue reading

  • My favorite painting is now my banner!

    Everything about the color, especially the blue and dreamy thoughts is what makes this painting the right banner choice. The spirit in which I painted these flowers is a plus too! There I was feeling down. I went for a… Continue reading