A Painted Garden

creative journal

  • What happens when your art is good?

    Yes, you read that right. What happens when someone tells you your art is good? Do you agree? Do you shy away from the compliment and deny your gift? In this post, I will explore both scenarios so we can… Continue reading

  • Changing Your Mind About Your Art

    Do you ever change your mind about your painting? First, you like it, maybe you love it. Then you want to throw it away. Maybe you feel like the world doesn’t see your art, will they ever? Then you get… Continue reading

  • Mixing Pink and Pink Roses

    Have you read my 13 tips for acrylic painting post? I am glad I wrote these tips. The tips are helping me get into carefree moments of bliss. In today’s post, I will share how you can mix lovely shades… Continue reading

  • 13 Acrylic Painting Tips

    My last painting went in the trash. It almost worked. I feel the same way about my last five paintings. I know I can paint beautiful flowers. I also know that I am blooming. What am I doing wrong? Does… Continue reading

  • Art Is a Form of Self-Care

    Art can always guide us and teach us how to live deeper lives. I’ll be sharing a poem on all of the lessons I have been learning and end with the story behind my painting. Trying to be the best… Continue reading

  • New Name for my website!

    I like Creatively Hue but want a name that reflects the flowers I paint. The words below are from my About page. Add Anthropologie’s Our People, mix in Georgia O’Keeffe’s, “I can’t sing so I paint”, and sprinkle the words… Continue reading