A Painted Garden

how to be an artist

  • Exploring the Color Apricot Crush

    Last Sunday’s post was about making a list. This week I am writing about the color of the year, which is apricot crush. During the week I blogged about the gift of art, orange roses, abundance, and playtime with ornaments.… Continue reading

  • Art Unites Us

    Like the rhythm of a song or the sound of a voice that knows all languages, art unites us. Something happens when we pick up the brush. A wand is waived and suddenly we are friends, alert, focused, and have… 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

  • Embracing Your Art

    I wish I had learned or better yet, never let the perils of society tell me that I was no artist. I remember thinking art isn’t a real career or thing whatever that means. Throughout my entire life art has… Continue reading

  • Lessons I’ve learned as an artist

    I have worked on a variety of projects and painted numerous flowers. Each one is a lesson and part of the process. Flowers for the spirit My summer painting has led me to these powerful words. To get to the… Continue reading