A Painted Garden

how to be an artist

  • 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

  • Chances are you’ve already done the work

    There I was looking at my calendar, realizing August is here. My first thought was, have I been painting enough? Summer is halfway over. Am I going to reach my goal? One of my summer projects is an expressive flower… Continue reading

  • My first week of journaling

    This week was my first full week of art journaling. By my first week I mean, the first week where I didn’t have to go anywhere or do anything but paint. My idea was to blog daily, share my ideas,… Continue reading

  • Roses-Paint With What You Have

    Look at my paper plate palette. It reminds me of Eric Carle’s collage! The Eric Carle Collage-inspired colors are one reason why you should use what you have. You will make beautiful art. Let me explain. For this entry, I… Continue reading

  • Lessons I Have Learned as an Artist this Week

    I have two big lessons to share this week. Self-Control I blogged about an abundance mindset and the in-between state of mind last week. To think you can, you will, your art is good enough…that’s self-control. We have to notice… Continue reading

  • How Do You Run An Art Business?

    I have been trying to build an art business for years. I love art. My imagination, creativity, and certainly my curiosity, come from my artistic spirit. In the words of a friend, “Don’t try, do it! Today I’m going to… Continue reading