Courage to play

Posted Nov 20, 2015

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this vintage mini journal… an old daily log of wool production from the 1930 and 40’s is so much fun to create in. It is just the right size to do some quick creating. both pages measure about 7″ wide and 5″ tall. The built in background makes playing easy.

This only took about 20 Minutes!

I laid down some gesso with a credit card.

found some vintage papers, rules, wallpaper and put them down with matte medium

Added some flowers using Americana craft paints and some liquitex paints

With my Fave Words Stencil I stenciled in courage. With white gesso

Added some additional octagon shapes from the same stencil and then added shading with my charcoal pencil. A voila! Love!

Be inspired, create and know that you are loved

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Posted Nov 20, 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!