A Painted Garden

visionary artist

  • 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

  • Abstract Flowers Are My Game

    To be a better artist, make more art. I have been painting for a long time. I have learned that just painting is the magical formula to being the artist of your dreams. I plan on featuring a weekly, be… Continue reading

  • Inspired by Anthropologie

    As an artist, the brand that calls my name is Anthropologie. I love to walk in the store and admire the color, and ceramics collection. At this moment I am browsing the website. I’ve pinned inspiration to my flower bouquet… Continue reading

  • Wild About You Orange Pink Flowers

    I’m about done with the painting class. Did I need to buy a class? Probably not. Suzanne Allard is an amazing artist. I am too. That’s the point. What I’ve learned is that you have to show up in your… Continue reading

  • Bright Orange & Pink Roses In a Blue Vase

    Sounds dreamy and colorful! It is. I was going back and forth with layers of acrylic paint and Neocolors. I kept layering the leaves, but the brush was too thick. I tried teal and turquoise. Maybe the yellow was too… Continue reading

  • Blue Sunflower With Pink flowers?

    I like the sound of that! I painted this on the cover of my journal. It is a Canson Rough Mixed Media Journal. I’ve never painted on rough paper. I enjoy that I can choose a new paper and paint.… Continue reading