Community Guidelines For The Garden Studio
Be Kind and Respectful to Yourself & Others:
We focus on growth, progress over perfection, and moving toward our goals with a hopeful mindset. Aim for a "glass half full" attitude in your posts and conversations! It's important to be honest about your feelings, but also consider how your words may impact others. While we encourage honesty about challenges, be sure to put the focus on growth, curiosity, and seeking encouragement while avoiding negative self-talk or complaining.
Please Add More Detail to Your Post:
Please share additional details in your post. Think about how adding value to your post can benefit the whole community. Consider sharing what you’ve learned, what you’re proud of in your work, insights into your process. If you’re feeling stuck, we encourage you to actively seek advice from the community. Your thoughtful contributions make our community more supportive and engaging for everyone and your posts will get more feedback.
Stay Focused on Your Watercolor Journey with Alex:
In this group, we are focused on botanical watercolors from Alex Kincaid Art, and we ask that posts remain on topic to help you and others stay focused on your artistic journey and progress through The Garden Studio. Non-related posts will be removed or declined to maintain this focus, ensure we continue growing together in our watercolor journey, and avoid infringing on copyrights.
Help Us Create A Safe & Thoughtful Space:
Let’s keep our space secure and respectful. Don’t share personal details or send private messages without explicit consent (including to the team). Posts with inappropriate, profane, AI generated, political, controversial, or illegal content will be declined. This is a creative haven, not a marketplace, so refrain from sales and promotions. If you spot anything concerning, let us know right away. Together, we’ll uphold a supportive and safe environment for all, respecting each other’s privacy!
Respect Admin Decisions:
Our admin team is dedicated to keeping the group positive and organized. To maintain the health of our community, they may approve, decline, or remove posts at their discretion. Please know these decisions aren't personal but are made with the best experience in mind for everyone. If you have questions about a decision, feel free to reach out privately and respectfully.
Consolidate Paintings into a Single Post:
We want to ensure that everyone's work gets noticed; please combine multiple paintings into a single post. If you have multiple works to share, please wait a few days and combine them into one post. This way, we can all enjoy and appreciate each other's contributions more easily. If we notice lots of posts from one person, we may decline subsequent posts.
This Group Isn't for Tech or Account Support:
If you have any questions regarding technical issues or your membership, please visit the Support section at https://membership.thegardenstudio.art/support. If you need further assistance, email support@alexkincaidart.com. This keeps our group focused on art and community rather than troubleshooting. Posts with tech or support questions will be declined.
Share Garden Studio Projects in the Private Group:
To ensure our Garden Studio projects receive the attention and support they deserve, please share them within our private group rather than the public space. Our private group members have the context and knowledge that make for more meaningful interactions and feedback. By keeping these discussions in our dedicated space, we foster a more supportive and informed environment. Thank you for helping us maintain this focus!