A Painted Garden

creative journal

  • 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

  • How to build confidence in your art

    What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Every time I get to teach children art, I am reminded that confidence and great ideas are always here. There is no need to build it. My students always pick up… Continue reading

  • Be A Better Artist

    How about I simply am an artist. Yes, my art is improving. I find my work more interesting and reflective of how nature makes me feel. From the layers to the Hello gorgeous, I’m not thinking about my work getting… Continue reading

  • Be a better artist-gratitude

    This week I had the honor of leading students in creating gratitude pumpkins and painting corn. This week I have been reflecting on my time. Am I painting with me? Why did I indulge in a slice of pecan pie… Continue reading

  • Lessons I’ve learned as an artist

    I have worked on a variety of projects and painted numerous flowers. Each one is a lesson and part of the process. Flowers for the spirit My summer painting has led me to these powerful words. To get to the… Continue reading