Take your power back Sunday Inspiration

Posted Nov 8, 2015

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Rockin the blue today! The fabulous blue butterflies were my inspiration… along with an old journal entry… that broke my heart.

Enjoy the video!

Supplies Used:

8×8 mdf board, vintage papers from my collage paks, Butterflies, White, black, burnt umber, blue and quinacridone magenta acrylic paint, matte medium, charcoal pencil, catalyst, white and black paint markers.

As I was reading a journal entry in one of my journals from several years ago…. that read “I feel powerless” I got so sad, and grateful for where I am now. I wrote steps on how I could stop feeling powerless. Part of that process was owning my story…owning my decisions and owning my attitude. Changing things did not happen over night. I made the decision to make the changes right then…. and then took the steps to change. I decided to stop giving away my power and really taking ownership of my life and once I did that everything changed. That’s not to say that things were perfect or I didn’t slip into old patterns. Life is a cycle and things come and go… but for the most part, I never looked back. I dealt with my depression, made health choices, spoke to a therapist, and little step by little step… the light started to shine in my life again. YOU can do the same!

My friend… if you are feeling like you have given your power away, make the decision today to take it back. Own your part in your story and go! Take care of yourself, loving yourself and make the list today for what you can do to make the change.

You can do it… you can own it…. you don’t have to be a victim…

Always know that you are loved!

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Posted Nov 8, 2015

shawn petite in her studio in front of an easel

Hello there! I’m Shawn Petite

I’ve been teaching and creating for well over 30 years. 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, ink, paper and—really anything that you can imagine.

But what I’m truly passionate about is being your guide, walking with you step by step and helping you become your own hero in your creative journey.

Along my path, I’ve learned that the creating art also creates a healing space. Life can be messy and complicated and painful, but something about a paint brush can help heal your soul.

Join me on this journey of art and inspiration!