A Painted Garden

writing

  • The Less You Know How to Paint, The Better

    I just finished reading Austin Kleon’s 10 Things Worth Sharing and these words made my spirit jump. “The less you know about how you do what you do, the better.”  I am teaching this summer. Today right before I read… Continue reading

    The Less You Know How to Paint, The Better

  • Make Your Art, Learn as You Go

    Working on a project and overthinking what to do? In this post, I want to say you have a beautiful voice. Make your art. Do your research, pay attention to what captivates you, but mostly make your art. Here I… Continue reading

    Make Your Art, Learn as You Go

  • Artist Quote About Taking Deep Breaths

    Take a moment to breathe and gather your thoughts wherever you can. -Morgan Harper Nichols Oh, I wish I had read this quote before I painted. Here’s what happened. I mixed a lovely bright pistachio green. Yes, I referenced my… Continue reading

    Artist Quote About Taking Deep Breaths

  • Paint with what you have!

    This week I wrote a post on creative inexpensive art supplies. I have been drawing outside, making beautiful art with oil pastels and a green pen. I started a new book project! I am challenging myself to paint beautiful flowers… Continue reading

  • Painting with Children is Amazing!

    This morning I found this lovely post. It was bright and joyful. This mural with all its flowers motivated me to recall the projects I’ve worked on with my students. Children have no preconceived notions of being an artist. They… Continue reading

  • Be a gentle Friend

    There are a lot of elements in this world that I wish didn’t exist. Yet they do.  I can’t think of anything that I want to un-invent. How about fear or the inner critic? I have been thinking about my… Continue reading