A Painted Garden

creative life

  • Roses- no roses exploration

    Today I took a break from roses and painted something for the shop. By shop, I mean the kind of work where you set up your supplies. It’s like being in a classroom and telling students they get to paint.… Continue reading

  • Roses-bring the sunshine to you

    I had 20 minutes left of my lunch break. An educational Crayola watercolor set was calling my name. I had to paint. I painted. Construction paper and a bent brush didn’t matter. Maybe I should be practicing with an educational… Continue reading

  • Roses-Warm Butterfly

    To-do list before I paint my butterfly I planned on painting a beautiful butterfly. That didn’t happen. The color palette was good! But, I was too busy thinking of what my butterfly should look like. Let this collage butterfly remind… Continue reading

  • Roses-blue roses with songs

    Today’s bloganuary topic is what is my favorite song? Listen to Quiero Ser as I paint? What a great idea! I want a good blue and a liner brush. What is your favorite acrylic blue? How do you make your… Continue reading

  • Roses-Sketches

    Today I thought I’d get out my sketching tools and draw roses. If I’m going to paint beautiful roses, I should learn how to draw them first. Right? The pink rose I drew with closed eyes surprised me the most.… Continue reading

  • Roses-Observe & Paint

    What is my happiest moment? Well, it certainly isn’t the meatloaf I cooked for dinner. Ha. My happiest moment is when I can see the idea form before my eyes. When I’m painting I can visualize the bigger picture. I… Continue reading