🎨 Help, My Painting Is Ugly!!

Spoiler alert: it’s supposed to get ugly.

Welcome to what I lovingly call the Ugly Painting Stage—a perfectly normal (and actually very necessary) part of the creative process.

In this short video, I’ll walk you through what the Ugly Stage is, why it matters, and what to do when you hit it.

Because you will hit it.

We all do.

It’s that moment where things look like a hot mess… where you’re convinced you’ve ruined everything… and the urge to quit is strong.

But don’t.

This isn’t the end of your painting.
It’s the awkward middle.
And it’s also where real transformation begins.

So if you’re standing in front of your canvas wondering “What happened??” — take a breath, press play, and let me talk you through it.

✨ It’s always a hot mess before it’s a masterpiece.

You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.

🖼️ Your Ugly Stage Reminder Printable

Sometimes, you just need a little nudge to keep going...

That is why I created this downloadable PDF. If you find it helpful, print this reminder and stick it up near your painting space, journal, mirror, or anywhere you’re likely to hit that “what am I even doing?” moment.

It’s always a hot mess before it’s a masterpiece.
Let this be your creative battle cry.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it. 💛