A Painted Garden

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  • A Project from Beginning to End

    Here is the start of my project. Oh right, this painting was my second attempt. Sometimes you have that moment where nothing is working the way you want it to. Then you have a better idea and want a fresh… Continue reading

    A Project from Beginning to End

  • Why Does an Artist Make Art?

    A few days ago, I answered a WordPress prompt about what I want people to think about me. Here was my response. I was so I don’t care what people think of me. I am artist and a big part… Continue reading

    Why Does an Artist Make Art?

  • Paint a Dramatic Bouquet & Show Your Work

    First of all, Feck Perfuction is a good read. I have read the book before, and it is a book that I often think about. Oh my, if we are talking about good reads I must mention Learning by Heart:… Continue reading

    Paint a Dramatic Bouquet & Show Your Work

  • 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