The layers of our story, filling our hearts with beauty, Sunday inspiration

Posted Apr 8, 2018

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“The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart” Rumi

I was originally moved by this quote… When I start a piece I usually have a word or phrase that I start with. Sometimes the message and soul work is clear and sometimes the message comes in the process. This week was different. I waited for the meaning, the message.. the story … by the time I finished the piece, I didn’t have anything, I prayed and gave myself quiet time to find the meaning in this piece… but nothing….maybe this would be the first time in 3 years that I didn’t follow up a piece with the meaning.. as I started editing the video…. the story emerged… the meaning… the lesson… the soul work. I love it when I let go… and the good stuff happens. I share all about it, I hope you watch and listen.

Enjoy the video

Supplies Used:

11×14 mdf board, Matte medium, Blick matte acrylics, catalyst tool, vintage and scrap paper, soft pastel, charcoal pencil,

Stencils used: Flourish, numbers, doodle minis (5 mask/stencils)

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Posted Apr 8, 2018

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!