A Painted Garden

Expressive Flower Artist

  • What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? Stand on top of a stage before a large crowd and sing! Singing has always seemed to me the most perfect means of expression. It is so spontaneous.… Continue reading

  • May the force be with you!

    Have you ever been curious about nature? Yes I’m getting all Star Wars because I believe in the force. I wrote an arty book filled with colorful collage animals and mindful thoughts. Today the ebook is available for free. The… Continue reading

  • Roses-Pink Heaven

    There’s so much I love about this pattern. I challenged myself to work with shades of pink. I got a fluorescent pint, magenta rose pink and mixed a few shades by adding green to pink. I used a flat brush… Continue reading

  • Saying goodbye to work that isn’t working

    I deleted some of my artwork. It’s time to say goodbye to old designs. I kept the colorful blooms made with ornaments. I kept the heart shaped handle mug. The colors warm me and make me smile. Ever since I’ve… Continue reading

  • Roses-Keep Working

    Let me begin with how fun and motivational my paper collage wildflowers are! I’ve been creating and collecting them in a folder. I took out the folder and began reading them not knowing what to expect. My wildflower thoughts made… Continue reading

  • Roses-Ornament Peach Roses

    …because a field of peach roses will make you feel peachy. Surrounded by peach roses. I stand in the middle of it all, like the missing puzzle piece. Everything and anything is possible. I extend my arms. I’m ready to… Continue reading