Who Am I? 2-7-2026

Smiling woman with short gray hair, glasses, denim jacket, and blue checkered shirt standing outdoors next to a weathered red barn with sunflower plants in the background.

I am Brenda (Buegeler) Anderson. I was born in Alice, Texas, a town full of good ‘ol’ folk; farmers, ranchers, city folk and lots of oil production business workers.

After graduation, in (19??), I went off to Texas A&M University and majored in Horticulture. I met my husband on a blind date there and we’re still together after (??) years. Do you think I trying to hide my age here? LOL

We lived up and down the Texas Gulf Coast in Wharton, Nueces, Harris and Panola County while raising our two beautiful daughters. Then we headed north to Omaha, Nebraska where it snows y’all. I had only seen that white stuff twice before. We’re now in Benton County, Arkansas living on a lake and enjoying life as happily retired, fat and sassy people.

I’ll continue this story in the next blog post. Sign up below. Take a tour around the website that’s hot off the presses and let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping by, it’s been nice to meet you! 🌻

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Happy St.Patrick’s Day…

Forgot about St. Patrick’s Day and to wear green…ugh! But, I did wear my school colors- maroon and white! Gig-’em!! 😍

So, I’ve added a bunch of print options from the originals… And Don’t Forget!! Mar. 16 through Mar.23, you can get a 10% off your purchase over $69.00. So, don’t wait to look and shop. And, if you sign-up for the news, and updates, etc., there will be specials for those that do sign-up!! 😍

Sweet, old farmhouse and a red roof and blooms in garden. — Whispered Porch of Crimson Blooms

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Spring is Coming!

Actually, it’s Here!! I’m so glad to see some color in the landscape and of course, the rains we’ve had lately are a welcome sight.

I’ve got the bug to get out and buy mass quantities of plants for the yard and garden areas. BUT, I’ve got to get my butt outside and work in the beds before I can plant.

And, I’m ready to start wearing spring colors in my wardrobe. I’ve got my Easter dress ready and told Russ which shirt he is to wear on Easter. Plus, this year, Russ’ birthday is on Easter.

Speaking of color—-when I paint, my color choices are almost always bright, bold, and cheerful. I would not say (although I would like to) that bright, bold and cheerful is my natural disposition. LOL

I’ve been in the studio starting to paint again and it’s been great to be there listening to my music (Andrea Bocelli, John Denver, Jim Croce, etc.) and playing with my brush and color. If any of you have any ideas for something you'd like to see my paint, just shoot me a message and/or send me a pic.

Another question I’m pondering, for those that read my blog and look at my art from other countries, would it be something you’d like to be able to purchase? Please let me know your thoughts on that….

Something else for your consideration, I think I will start doing Live Facebook videos for anyone wanting to paint along with me. I believe they would be able to view at any time.

Anyway, better close for now. Think Spring! Celebrate Color! But, most importantly, Celebrate Jesus!

Brenda

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What’s Been Going On With Brenda?

February was a busy month for me. The website came online. I’ve made my first sales! And it was a big whoohoo moment for me. Thanks to those that shopped at Barns and Blooms.

I also now have some of my originals and fine art prints in a gallery in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the mall. And I’ve worked twice now at the gallery. So come to the mall and stop by and say hi.

So far for March, I’ve taken three original to The ANA Gallery downtown Rogers, Arkansas at 300 N. Second St. for the member exhibit for the month. March 12, is the reception for the artist.

Yesterday, finally, I made down to the dungeon to organize my studio. So, Im pretty much set up for some paint parties!! So, let’s party! Drop me a note or call to set something up.

Something else that happened last month…I signed on to be part of Made Market a new venue opening late spring south of Rogers on HWY 71. I’ve have originals, prints and other products with my art of them.

If you have any ideas of what I could do with my art, please drop me a line.

I’ve also noticed on my analytics page, that I have lots of people that visit my site from other countries. Just wondering if they would be interested in my art to purchase. Right now, I only sell in the USA.

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Awesome Spring Wine Totes

Did you check out the products page? I’ve got 3 different wine totes and I know one of them has your name on it! I think they are an awesome thing to take on the boat, or to a friends house for dinner and cards. And, PLEASE signup below to get the latest news and updates.

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I’m in a Gallery!

Installation of my artwork at The Art Gallery of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville. February 3, 2026.

It actually happened yesterday. I’m at the Fayetteville, Arkansas mall. I took six framed pieces of my artwork. The Art Gallery of Northwest Arkansas has been great to work with. If you’ve never been to the mall, it is located at 4201 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Stop by sometime..there is a lot of talented artists in our neck of the woods. I’m afraid I’ll spend all the money I hope to make. LOL!!!

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When did I start to paint?

As a child, I always loved to create. And art has always been a positive source of creativity for me.

I recall in elementary school that my teacher, Mrs. Crawford, submitted our paintings to a local exhibition, where I won a blue ribbon. Already at that time, I loved experimenting with different techniques working with crayons.

After that, I recall doing a sculpture of a koala bear in Plaster of Paris in eighth grade art class.

From there, creativity came in other forms….many, many forms. lol

There are so many creative avenues, so many hobbies, and so many supplies, that I’ve had to talk to myself about this issue and learn to say no to many other forms of art.

For me, as I’ve learned in my advanced years, (LOL) any source of creativity is my personal therapy.

My hope for you is that you have or find a creative outlet.

We’ll talk more on that soon.

Brenda

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A Return to Familiar Ground

Watercolor painting of a weathered gray barn surrounded by tall trees with golden and orange autumn foliage, a narrow path leading through green grass toward the barn.

Barns & Blooms is built around work that comes from long familiarity rather than spectacle. Brenda Anderson’s paintings reflect landscapes and structures shaped by use, time, and repetition—places that exist quietly rather than dramatically.

Much of her work begins with memory or observation: a fence line, a small house, a stretch of open field. These elements appear again and again, not as symbols, but as forms worth revisiting. Watercolor and acrylic allow color to lead without overstatement, keeping the work grounded and direct.

Rather than working toward a fixed style, Anderson allows each piece to develop on its own terms. Scale, palette, and composition shift naturally from painting to painting, resulting in a body of work that feels cohesive without being rigid.

Barns & Blooms serves as a home for these originals—one-of-a-kind works created individually and released as they are completed. The site will continue to grow as new paintings are added, each rooted in the same steady attention to place, color, and form.