flower art

  • 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

    Keeping that Idea Alive
  • Where Does My Art Come From?

    Do I sit surrounded by all of my supplies and suddenly this brilliance magically forms on my canvas? Not exactly. The best ideas come from a flow that really is just making art. Where does the idea come from? You… Continue reading

    Where Does My Art Come From?
  • What Topics Do I Like to Discuss?

    I was not planning on posting today but I saw the prompt and it had me bursting with the answer. ART. I am a flower painter. I paint loose and layered florals. I read a post on using scraper tools… Continue reading

    What Topics Do I Like to Discuss?
  • Botanical Garden Painting

    Looking for a project idea! Bright and Bold Botanical Gardens may be the project for you. This project was inspired by Suzanne Allard. Here’s her video. Paint the background I got a blank sheet of Canson watercolor paper. I painted… Continue reading

  • Give your art a chance

    I used to throw out my work wanting to start over. Now my painting wisdom tells me to hold on. Yes, some of that wisdom came from other artists who call it the awkward phase. Etta Vee calls it the… Continue reading

  • What Art Journaling Has Taught Me…

    Yesterday I shared my favorite journal entries. Today I am sharing my favorite journal entry, lessons I’ve learned, and a link to part 1 of the creative exploration I pinned on Pinterest. My Favorite Journal Entry My favorite journal entry… Continue reading