self care

  • What lights you up?

    Ever see colorful blooms breezing in the sun? The sun feels warm, but the breeze- now that’s a rhythm you want to dance to. Why is my initial reaction worry? Why do I hold back? Why do I worry about… Continue reading

    What lights you up?
  • I Hope These Colorful Blooms Make You Smile

    Lately, I have been finding old work and saying, “Now that’s me!” Yes, I’m creating art with intention. But I create art to remind me of my nature family. I am a spiritual person! My blooms made me smile. I… Continue reading

    I Hope These Colorful Blooms Make You Smile
  • Painting Flowers By Using An Eraser As A Stamp

    Oh my goodness! I remember painting these flowers. I remember the thrill of the challenge of using an eraser to paint flowers. Stamping with erasers came from the best art book I’ve ever read! Oh my, this makes me light… Continue reading

    Painting Flowers By Using An Eraser As A Stamp
  • How About a Paper Collage Project With Much Love?

    I remember these blooms? Where are they? Sometimes I go through my work and find cool art. Then I’m like, why isn’t that a part of my portfolio or shops? Much love is about the emotions I feel as I… Continue reading

    How About a Paper Collage Project With Much Love?
  • All You Need Is A Pencil To Draw Flowers

    I should doodle more often. Yes, I have said these words many times. I like drawing; I love drawing, except for when I paint. If you give me a pencil and tell me to sketch an idea first, I’ll want… Continue reading

    All You Need Is A Pencil To Draw Flowers
  • What Do You Want to Make?

    A Painted Garden has always been about doing what I love and, through that passion, finding the peace that I need to go out there in the world and do what I want to do. The bigger question is: what… Continue reading

    What Do You Want to Make?