Made to Make

Made to Make (formerly Painterly Life) is a podcast series about creativity across disciplines—and the resilience it takes to keep going.

On this channel, you’ll find honest conversations with artists, musicians, songwriters, photographers, producers, and makers of all kinds as they share their creative process, personal challenges, and what keeps them creating through uncertainty, doubt, and change.

This isn’t about hacks, overnight success, or perfect routines. It’s about the real work of living a creative life—the setbacks, breakthroughs, persistence, and the deeply human pull to make things.

If you’re a creative navigating the long road, questioning your path, or looking for meaningful conversations about art and life, you’re in the right place.

🎨 Expect stories that heal, tips that empower, and creative energy to fuel your soul.
🖌️ New episodes on the first and third Thursday of the month—because every guest is a new muse, just for you.

Guest

Denise Hall

Denise began painting in 2005, though her interest in art started much earlier. From a young age, she was drawn to creative expression, recalling early memories of drawing. Her passion for art deepened in December 2001 while she was pregnant with her first son and placed on brief bed rest. During that time, she was encouraged to draw, and it soon became a meaningful creative outlet.

Over time, she expanded her practice to include colored pencils and pastels, focusing primarily on floral and landscapes. Recently, her work has evolved to include a strong emphasis on abstract painting.

She expanded her artistic practice further by teaching painting classes and hosting painting events.

Her work is inspired by the freedom to blend colors and bring imagined visions to life, creating pieces that are expressive, vibrant, and personal. She credits her husband, family, and supporters for their continued encouragement and is deeply grateful for their support.

https://denisehallart.com/

Guest appearance on:

How Denise Hall Built an Art Career Without Ever “Having Time”