A Painted Garden

Mixed Media

  • Why An Art Journal is the Best Tool for an Artist

    I have never considered a journal a tool. An Art journal helps you show up and get to your best work. I never had a journal because the thought of paying $20-$30 for a journal meant that I had to… Continue reading

  • Roses-Dahlias too! And you!

    I found a beautiful Dahlia on a blog post. I had to paint one! The color palette from the photo became my color scheme. My vase is weirdly shaped. It’s an organic handmade ceramic aesthetic. Yes! I keep reminding myself… Continue reading

  • Wild Heart Artist

    Today I read this question from a Cat Coq post. What would it really mean to you to know you’ve built a reliable career doing what you love? In this post, right here I want to wander and dream of… Continue reading

    Wild Heart Artist

  • All I want to do is paint

    What job would you do for free? What a question! I want to paint in the garden. I want to have breakfast and tea in the garden. I want to spend my days painting. I want time to just mix… 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

  • Earliest Painting Memory

    My earliest memory is finger painting and making a mess! I’ve loved art every day of my life. I still like to make a mess! Here I am stamping with an eraser. It’s Corita Kent, James Victore, EttaVee, Shantell Martin…who… Continue reading