Embrace your inner artist with confidence

Do you feel stuck and uninspired when trying to create? I can help! I offer workshops and tools to ignite your creativity, so you can confidently express yourself with meaningful art

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Online Workshops

Online, self-paced workshops designed to teach and inspire

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My Line of Stencils

One of a kind original stencils to help make creating easy

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Originals and Prints

Meaningful mixed media art to encourage a beautiful life

 

 

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This is a gift for you, for sharing this creative journey with me.

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  • mixed media tutorials
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Hello there! I’m Shawn Petite

I’m so glad you’re here! About 15 years ago I found my art soul mate in mixed media, and it changed my life! I love the story that can be told by combining paint, texture, paper and … really anything that you can imagine.

But what I’m truly passionate about is walking with you step by step and helping you ignite your creativity. Nurturing your confidence and showing you that a paintbrush can do wonders for your soul.

Will you join me on this journey of art and inspiration?

my newest workshop now available!

  • Color Exploration
  • Finding creative ways to create your color palette
  • Unique ways to find and make collage paper
  • Simple ways to create texture
  • 4 full projects
  • Yours for life

 

Go from uncertain to confident in your art journey. DOOR WILL REOPEN IN SEPT 2025

  • Monthly projects
  • Monthly skill builders and challenges
  • Take a peek over my should as I get ideas
  • Encouragement for your artist journey
  • For beginners and advanced
  • Over 3 years worth of content

If you’re struggling to find inspiration the Mixed Media Insider Membership is the perfect solution. Experience new found creativity, craft meaningful art and feel empowered in your in art practice.

 

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Not your average blog 

It’s more like a library of inspiration… come on over to see what’s happening each week!

Pay attention, Be astonished mixed media canvas 4-27-25

I recently found the sweetest deck of daily devotions by Mary Oliver. It sits in a holder on my desk and it is excepts from Mary's poetry and writing. It immediately made me feel calm, and I love the small illustrations on each card. I share it in the video. Mary Oliver writes often about being present and finding the beauty of what's all around her, and she's one of my favorites. One Sunday a month or so I will use this little deck of inspiration to inspire what I create. I can't wait to...

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