A Painted Garden

flower artwork

  • Roses-Use What You Have

    Do I know how to paint floral arrangements? I’ve just painted one. I’ve painted good sketches. Children never fully say they’re artists. They always grin and say,” I like to paint!” I was doodling with my bag of markers. I… Continue reading

  • Roses (More Pinks + Sketches)

    This is a good video on mixing pink. I want to mix warm pinks. I’m mixing three colors to get my desired pinks. My favorite is magenta+purple. Purple made with red and turquoise is beautiful! Oh, and there’s orange+white+magenta+raw sienna.… Continue reading

  • Here’s a wild thought…

    Always take time to smell the flowers. Life is colorful Daydream and dance Isn’t life wonderful Think of all the flowers in your neighborhood Think of all the flowers in every city and country Now that’s a love, a language… Continue reading

  • Make a mess

    That’s all. Roll up your sleeves. Get out the paint. Mix some tones and paint. A few of my favorites Continue reading

  • Much Love

    Sometimes I feel small but then I see you growing and it’s all so tall And I come to my senses This season, especially at this moment, I feel much love. My poems are getting better. My blooms are wildly… Continue reading