A Painted Garden

mixed media flowers

  • 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-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-Oh Let It Be

    I’ve been watching artists create beautiful art with random tools. I used to paint like this! Used to? I wrote There’s No Right Way to Paint a Flower. Seems I’ve forgetten the delight of having the time to listen to… Continue reading

  • Roses-Just do it

    Today was the day. I said I’d post new work and it was going to be awesome. That did not happen. That’s ok because tomorrow’s another day! Well I did come away with one design. In between paper after paper… Continue reading

  • Roses-Bouquet of Love

    The smell of out-of-the-oven brownies is in the air. Here I am reviewing this bouquet. I was back and forth, I like it, don’t like it, fix it, love it! There are a few changes I would make. Not sure… 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